Intensifying low pressure tracked from the central Great Plains to southeast Indiana the night of January 31st into the evening of February 1st. This resulted in a long duration winter storm and blizzard over portions of southern WI. Snowfall of 6 to 14 inches accumulated over far southern and eastern WI. Winds gusted from 30 to 40 mph with blizzard conditions in Racine and Kenosha Counties including near Lake MI over Milwaukee County. Vehicle slide-offs and accidents were prevalent. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Office reported the death of three men who died after collapsing from shoveling snow. The men had a history of heart disease.

Blizzard in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 09:00:00 to 02-FEB-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ten to twelve inches of snow accumulation. Frequent whiteout conditions from heavy snow and blowing snow, including northeast wind gusts of 35-40 mph.  The blizzard conditions were more prevalent over the eastern half of the county due to the strong onshore winds from Lake MI.

Winter Weather in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to seven inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-34 mph. Moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to six inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-34 mph. Moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to six inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-40 mph. Moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to six inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-40 mph. Moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-34 mph. Light to moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile at times.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-34 mph. Light to moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile at times.

Winter Storm in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Five to eight inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Storm in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six to nine inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Storm in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Seven to ten inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Storm in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Seven to ten inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Storm in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six to ten inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six to nine inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Storm in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six to ten inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts of 25-40 mph causing blowing snow. The combination of moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to seven inches of snow accumulation. Northeast wind gusts ranging from 25-40 mph. Moderate snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

Blizzard in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 07:30:00 to 02-FEB-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ten to fourteen inches of snow accumulation. Frequent whiteout conditions from heavy snow and blowing snow, including northeast wind gusts of 35-40 mph.  The blizzard conditions were more prevalent over the eastern half of the county due to the strong onshore winds from Lake MI.

Winter Storm in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six to eight inches of snow accumulation. Near blizzard conditions at times, mainly near Lake MI with gusty onshore wind gusts. Northeast wind gusts ranged from 30-40 mph across the county with the highest winds near Lake MI.

Winter Storm in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ten to twelve inches of snow accumulation. Whiteout and blizzard conditions near Lake MI, reaching as far inland as Mitchell Field, with frequent northeast wind gusts of 35-40 mph. Slightly better conditions inland from Lake MI, but still heavy snow and blowing snow with wind gusts from 25-34 mph. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Office reported three men, with a history of heart disease, died after shoveling snow.

Winter Storm in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to eight inches of snow accumulation. Near blizzard conditions at times, mainly near Lake MI with gusty onshore wind gusts. Northeast wind gusts ranged from 30-40 mph across the county with the highest winds near Lake MI.

Winter Storm in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six to nine inches of snow accumulation. Whiteout and blizzard conditions did occur at times over small portions of the county when heavier snow bands occurred. Northeast wind gusts ranged from 30-40 mph.