Western Wisconsin received both ice and snow from a late winter storm that hit the area on March 23rd and 24th. Ice accumulations between a quarter and a half inch occurred mainly across Crawford and Grant Counties. Up to a half inch of ice accumulation was reported in Eastman (Crawford County). North of the ice accumulation, between 4 and 13 inches of snow fell. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created blowing and drifting snow for several hours on March 24th. The highest reported snow total was 13 inches near Riplinger (Clark County) and in Osseo (Trempealeau County). The Governor of Wisconsin declared a state of emergency for this storm. All the colleges and universities in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) canceled classes for the evening of the 23rd through the morning of the 24th.

Winter Storm in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 07:15:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 2 to 6 inches of snow across Vernon County. The snow was mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times during the afternoon and evening of the 23rd. The highest reported snow amount was 6 inches in De Soto. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th.

Winter Storm in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 07:30:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:30:00 (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 La Crosse County. The snow was mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times during the afternoon and evening of the 23rd. The highest reported snow amount was 8 inches near Holmen. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th. All the colleges and universities in La Crosse canceled classes from the evening of the 23rd through the morning of the 24th.

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 10:00:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 8 to 10 inches of snow across Buffalo County. The highest reported total was 10.5 inches in the city of Buffalo. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on March 24th.

Winter Storm in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 09:15:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 6 to 13 inches of snow across Clark County. The highest reported total was 13 inches near Riplinger. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on March 24th.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 07:45:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:30:00 (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 Monroe County. The snow was mixed with sleet at times during the afternoon and evening of the 23rd. The highest reported snow amount was 9.3 inches in Tunnel City. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th.

Winter Storm in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 10:30:00 to 24-MAR-16 06:45:00 (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 Adams County. The snow was mixed with sleet at times across the southern part of the county during the evening of the 23rd into the morning of the 24th. The highest reported snow amount was 6.5 inches in Friendship. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 14:15:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain fell across Crawford County during the afternoon and evening of March 23rd before ending as light snow during the morning of the 24th. A half inch of ice accumulation was reported in Eastman. Snow accumulations were in the 1 to 2 inch range.

Winter Storm in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 14:15:00 to 24-MAR-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain fell across Grant County during the afternoon and evening of March 23rd before ending as light snow during the morning of the 24th. A quarter inch of ice accumulation was reported in Lancaster. Snow accumulations were generally around an inch.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 08:45:00 to 24-MAR-16 09:00:00 (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 Jackson County. The highest reported total was 11.7 inches near Black River Falls. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on March 24th.

Winter Storm in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported around 4 inches of snow across Juneau County. The snow was mixed with sleet at times across the southern portion of the county during the evening of the 23rd into the morning of the 24th. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 13:15:00 to 24-MAR-16 07:15:00 (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 Taylor County. The highest reported total was 9 inches a Stetsonville. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th.

Winter Storm in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 23-MAR-16 08:30:00 to 24-MAR-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 7 to 13 inches of snow across Trempealeau County. The highest reported total was 13 inches in Osseo. North winds of 20 to 30 mph created several hours of blowing and drifting snow on the 24th.