Snowfall amounts of 5 to 12 inches covered portions of western Wisconsin from a winter storm that moved through the region on January 30th. The storm originated over the southern Plains states and moved northeast through the Mississippi River Valley producing a blanket of heavy snow from central and eastern Iowa into Wisconsin. In addition to the snow, the storm produced northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph that created blowing and drifting snow that at times, lowered the visibility to a quarter mile. The timing of the storm, had a direct impact on the morning commute of the 30th. The highest reported snowfall amount was 11.5 inches in Richland Center (Richland County).

Winter Storm in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 9.9 inches in Friendship.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 7.8 inches in Stueben.

Winter Storm in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 8 inches at several locations across the eastern part of the county from Platteville up to Boscobel.

Winter Storm in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 10 inches in Mauston.

Winter Storm in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 02:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 8 inches southeast of the city of La Crosse.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 03:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 9.1 inches west of Warrens. At least 25 accidents occurred across the county from the heavy snow with no significant injuries reported.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 02:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 11.5 inches just outside of Richland Center.

Winter Storm in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 9 inches in Hillsboro and Viroqua.