Strong northwest winds behind an arctic cold generated widespread blowing snow that lowered visibilities to occasionally below 1/4 mile in open areas.  The near-blizzard conditions made for hazardous driving conditions across south-central and southeast Wisconsin.  Some new light snow accompanied the strong winds, generally in the 1/2 to 1 inch range.  Hundreds of vehicle runoffs and accidents were reported as roads became icy and slippery, based on media reports.  Snow drifts grew to a height of 4 feet on some roads in Sheboygan County according to spotter reports.  Maximum wind gusts were generally 30 to 35 knots (35 to 40 mph), however, a gust of 42 knots (49 mph) was measured at the Sheboygan airport (KSBM).  The start time of the strong winds was generally about 2000 CST northwest of a line from Brodhead to Whitewater to Oconomowoc to Port Washington.  Southeast of this line the start time was about 2300 CST.  There were isolated reports of some old trees or large tree branches knocked down by the wind.  However, there were no damage reports.

Winter Weather in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 09-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS