A significant lake effect snowstorm occurred over eastern WI with snowfall totals of 1 to 2 feet. Hundreds of vehicles were involved in accidents and slide-offs including several large chain-reaction accidents on I-41 and I-43 on March 13th. No deaths occurred and only a small number of injuries were reported. Portions of the Interstates were closed for hours for cleanup and removal. There were 5 deaths in southeast WI when older men collapsed while shoveling or snow blowing. Some schools and local governments closed during the afternoon of March 13th due to the heavy snow. Several inches of snow also fell over south central WI during this time due to a low pressure area that tracked from the central Great Plains through the Ohio River Valley.

Winter Weather in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to seven inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 18:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to eight inches of snow accumulation.

Lake-Effect Snow in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to eight inches of snow accumulation. A chain-reaction accident involving 5 semi-trucks and 12 passenger vehicles shutdown the northbound lanes of I-43 at WI highway 23 for 2 hours beginning around 11:30 AM. 3 minor injuries were reported.

Lake-Effect Snow in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to twenty-two inches of snow accumulation with the highest amounts in the eastern portion of the county. Numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents.

Winter Weather in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Lake-Effect Snow in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to seventeen inches of snow accumulation with the highest amounts in the eastern portion of the county. Numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents.

Lake-Effect Snow in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to fifteen inches of snow accumulation. Numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents.

Lake-Effect Snow in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 13-MAR-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to thirteen inches of snow accumulation. Numerous slide-offs and chain-reaction accidents. Overall, there were 59 crash calls and 68 disabled vehicles during the daylight hours. Four older men collapsed and died while shoveling or snow blowing.

Winter Weather in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to seven inches of snow accumulation.

Lake-Effect Snow in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to twelve inches of snow accumulation with the highest amounts in the eastern portion of the county. Numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents.

Lake-Effect Snow in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 12-MAR-17 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to sixteen inches of snow accumulation with the lowest amounts in the far northwest portion of the county. Two large chain-reaction accidents involving dozens of vehicles occurred on I-41 from the late morning into the afternoon hours.  I-41 southbound was closed from Sherman Rd. and Hillside Rd. in the Town of Polk for 6 hours. The two left lanes of northbound I-41 near Cedar Creek were also closed due to a large chain-reaction accident. 7 injuries were reported in total from both chain-reaction accidents. Overall, there were 97 crash calls involving 300 vehicles in the county. One older man collapsed and died while snow blowing his driveway.