A powerful low pressure system tracked across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region during the evening hours of December 10th into the morning hours of December 12th. An indirect fatality occurred near the town of Goodrich (Taylor County), when a man died from injuries sustained from plowing snow at his home. This storm brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions across portions of western and central Wisconsin. Volunteer cooperative observers measured snowfall amounts of 20.8 inches near Warrens (Monroe County), 20.5 inches at Medford (Taylor County), 20.2 inches near Holmen (La Crosse County), 19.9 inches at Friendship (Adams County) and 19.2 inches at Black River Falls (Jackson County). In addition to the heavy snow, sustained wind speeds of 25 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour caused whiteout conditions, widespread road closures, stranded motorists and power outages.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter conditions deteriorated quickly during the morning hours with several inches of snow and increasing winds.  This storm worsened to Blizzard conditions later in the day.

Winter Storm in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 01:30:00 to 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter conditions deteriorated quickly during the morning hours with several inches of snow and increasing winds.  This storm worsened to Blizzard conditions later in the day.

Winter Storm in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter conditions deteriorated quickly during the morning hours with several inches of snow and increasing winds.  This storm worsened to Blizzard conditions later in the day.

Blizzard in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 13:08:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several accidents were reported along with vehicles stuck in drifts and impassable roads across the county.

Winter Storm in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 00:30:00 to 12-DEC-10 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most roadways were reported as impassable and several vehicles were stuck in drifts.

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 01:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An indirect fatality occurred when a man died of injuries sustained plowing snow at his home near the town of Goodrich. Secondary roads were blown shut and there was drifting snow on the main highways.  Snowfall totals of 20.5 inches were measured in Medford.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 10-DEC-10 23:30:00 to 12-DEC-10 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow and strong winds impacted most of the county.  In Black River Falls, 19.2 inches of snow was measured.

Blizzard in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 13:08:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Highway 27 was reported to be impassable, a few accidents occurred and power lines were down across parts of the county.

Blizzard in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads were reported impassable and several motorists were stranded in vehicles. A total of 19.9 inches of snow was measured in Friendship.

Blizzard in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most roads were reported to be impassable and vehicles were stuck on roadways.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter conditions deteriorated quickly during the morning hours with several inches of snow and increasing winds.  This storm worsened to Blizzard conditions later in the day.

Winter Storm in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 14:10:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 34 vehicle accidents were reported, motorists were stranded and power outages occurred.

Winter Storm in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 10-DEC-10 23:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter conditions deteriorated quickly during the morning hours with several inches of snow and increasing winds.  This storm worsened to Blizzard conditions later in the day.

Blizzard in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 14:20:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several vehicles were reported stuck in drifts across the county. A total of 20.2 inches of snow was measured in the Holmen area.

Blizzard in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 12-DEC-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Motorists were reported stranded and roadways were blown shut from 15 to 21 inches of snow. A total of 20.8 inches of snow was measured southwest of Warrens.

Winter Storm in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter conditions deteriorated quickly during the morning hours with several inches of snow and increasing winds.  This storm worsened to Blizzard conditions later in the day.