The first major winter storm of the 2015-2016 winter season for the region produced a swath of 8 to 14 inches of snow across parts of central and northeast Wisconsin as a low pressure system moved from Arkansas to southern Lake Michigan.  Much of the snow fell in just eight hours.  In addition to the snow, sleet fell in parts of east-central Wisconsin and thundersnow was reported at several locations, including Green Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline.  The heavy, wet snow caused numerous vehicles to become stranded across Green Bay and the Fox Valley.  Two unoccupied vehicles that were stuck in the snow on railroad tracks were later hit by trains (one in the Green Bay area and the other in Appleton).
Winds were very gusty across the area, mostly 35 to 45 mph, causing blowing and drifting of the newly fallen snow that created blizzard conditions in Brown County and Outagamie County. The highest reported gusts included 61 mph at Algoma (Kewaunee Co.), 54 mph at Green Bay (Brown Co.) and 53 mph near Marinette (Marinette Co.).
Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included: 14.6 in New London (Waupaca Co.); 13.5 near Two Rivers (Manitowoc Co.), in De Pere (Brown Co.), and near Ephraim (Door Co.); and 13.2 inches in Green Bay (Brown Co.).  The storm total in Green Bay made it the fourth greatest December snowstorm on record for the city.

Winter Storm in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snowfall in Stevens Point was 8.9 inches, and winds gusted to 44 mph at Plover.

Winter Storm in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

As much as 14.6 inches of snow fell at New London, and wind gusts were as high as 47 mph in the town of Scandinavia.

Winter Storm in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall in Wautoma was 13.0 inches and winds gusted to 43 mph at the Wautoma Municipal Airport.

Winter Storm in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall in Oshkosh was 11.7 inches, and winds gusted to 46 mph at the airport in Oshkosh.

Winter Storm in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall in Brillion was 12.0 inches, and winds gusted as high as 42 mph in Sherwood.

Winter Storm in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

As much as 13.5 inches of snow fell near Two Rivers, and winds gusted as high as 39 mph at the Manitowoc County Airport.

Winter Storm in BROWN, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall in De Pere was 13.5 inches, and the official measurement at the National Weather Service was 13.2 inches.  Winds gusted as high as 54 mph at Austin Straubel International Airport.

Winter Storm in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Storm total snowfall in Appleton was 12.2 inches, and winds gusted as high as 45 mph near Combined Locks.

Blizzard in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 19:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heavy snow with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, and gusts near 50 mph, produced blizzard conditions in Appleton and the Fox Cities.

Winter Storm in KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snowfall in Kewaunee was 12.0 inches, and winds there gusted as high as 48 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall near Pulaski was 11.4 inches, and winds gusted to 37 mph at the airport in Oconto.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy snow fell and winds in excess of 30 mph at times caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MENOMINEE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy snow fell and winds in excess of 30 mph at times caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LANGLADE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall near Antigo was 6.5 inches, and winds at the airport in Antigo gusted as high as 37 mph.

Winter Storm in FOREST, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy snow fell and winds in excess of 30 mph at times caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLORENCE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snowfall at Aurora was 7.8 inches, and gusty winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Blizzard in BROWN, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 19:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heavy snow with sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph, and gusts from 50 to 60 mph, produced blizzard conditions in and around Green Bay.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall near Amberg was 7.0 inches, and gusty winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall at Peshtigo was 10.0 inches, and winds gusted to 53 mph near Marinette.

Winter Storm in DOOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snowfall near Ephraim was 13.5 inches, and a wind gust of 39 mph was recorded near Potawatomi State Park.

Winter Storm in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall near Wausau was 6.2 inches, and winds gusted as high as 36 mph near Moon.

Winter Storm in SHAWANO, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Storm total snowfall near Cecil was 10.6 inches, and winds at the Shawano Airport gusted as high as 35 mph.

Winter Storm in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snowfall near Marshfield was 10.0 inches, and winds gusted to 39 mph at Marshfield.