A winter storm hit western Wisconsin on December 28th and 29th with heavy snow, sleet and strong winds.  As the storm lifted north out of the Southern Plains states, snow moved into western Wisconsin during the late morning of the 28th. For parts of southwest Wisconsin, this snow was mixed with or completely changed over to sleet during the afternoon and early evening of the 28th. The heaviest snow fell during the late afternoon and early evening of the 28th with 1 to 2 inch per hour rates. This caused a rapid deterioration in road conditions causing travel conditions to quickly become dangerous.  By the time the snow ended on the 29th, totals across western Wisconsin ranged from 5 to 11 inches. The highest reported total was 11.5 inches near Black River Falls (Jackson County) and Warrens (Monroe County). Blowing and drifting of the snow occurred as winds gusted into the 25 to 40 mph range.

Winter Storm in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 5 to 6 inches of snow across Grant County. The highest reported total was 6.5 inches in Sinsinawa. The snow mixed with or completely changed over to sleet during the afternoon and evening of the 28th. Winds gusting into the 35 to 40 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 8 to 11 inches of snow across Jackson County. The highest reported total was 11.5 inches near Black River Falls. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 14:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 5 inches of snow across Clark County. The highest reported total was 5.5 inches near Neillsville. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range caused considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 9 inches of snow across Crawford County. The highest reported total was 9.5 inches near De Soto. The snow mixed with or completely changed to sleet during the afternoon and early evening of the 28th. Winds gusting into the 35 to 40 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported around 6 inches of snow across Juneau County. The highest reported total was 6 inches in Union Center. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 6 to 10 inches of snow across La Crosse County. The highest reported total was 10.4 inches in West Salem. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 7 to 9 inches of snow across Adams County. The highest reported total was 9 inches in the township of Quincy. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported around 5 inches of snow across Buffalo County. The highest reported total was 5.1 inches at the Alma Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range caused considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 7 to 11 inches of snow across Monroe County. The highest reported total was 11.5 inches near Warrens. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported around 7 inches of snow across Richland County. The highest reported total was 7 inches near Richland Center. The snow mixed with or changed over to sleet during the afternoon and early evening of the 28th. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 5 to 8 inches of snow across Trempealeau County. The highest reported total was 8 inches in Arcadia and near Ettrick. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 28-DEC-15 10:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 5 to 9 inches of snow across Vernon County. The highest reported total was 9 inches in Viroqua. The snow mixed with or completely changed to sleet during the afternoon and evening of the 28th. Winds gusting into the 35 to 40 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.