A winter storm passed through western Wisconsin on January 22nd and dropped upto a foot of snow at some locations. The heaviest snow fell from Fountain City (Buffalo County) to Granton (Clark County) and to the north. The highest reported snow totals were 12 inches in Medford (Taylor County), 10 inches near Westboro (Taylor County) and 8.8 inches in Gilmanton (Buffalo County). During the period of heaviest snow, the visibility was often reduced to a half mile or less and northeast winds gusting to 30 mph created some blowing and drifting snow. Most schools closed ahead of the storm for January 22nd and some were closed again or had a delayed start on the 23rd. South of the heavy snow, rain fell as temperatures reached the middle to upper 30s. Rainfall amounts averaged a half inch to 1.25 inches, but with frozen ground, most of this ran off into area rivers and streams. This runoff, combined with the warm air, caused some ice jams and produced some flooding.

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-18 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 8 inches of snow across Buffalo County. The highest reported total was 8.8 inches in Gilmanton. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph created some blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-18 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 3 to 7 inches of snow across Clark County. The highest reported total was 7.5 inches near Owen. Wind gusts of 30 mph created some blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-18 04:00:00 (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 Jackson County. In addition to the snow, a period of rain and sleet occurred. As temperatures dropped, the moisture from the rain and sleet froze creating some icy conditions.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 8 to 12 inches of snow across Taylor County. The highest reported total was 12 inches in Medford. Wind gusts to 30 mph created some blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 8 inches of snow across Trempealeau County. The highest reported total was 8 inches in Osseo. Wind gusts of 30 mph created some blowing and drifting snow.

Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 12:35:00 to 23-JAN-18 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Ice jams and runoff from heavy rain caused flooding along the Grant River near Burton. The river crested over four feet above the flood stage at 22.28 feet.

Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 14:10:00 to 22-JAN-18 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Ice jams and runoff from heavy rain caused flooding along the Platte River near Rockville. The river crested less than a quarter of a foot above the flood stage at 9.16 feet.

Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 22-JAN-18 19:50:00 to 23-JAN-18 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Ice jams and runoff from heavy rain caused flooding along the La Crosse River in La Crosse. The river crested less than a quarter of a foot above the flood stage at 7.53 feet.

Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 25-JAN-18 01:55:00 to 25-JAN-18 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Ice jams and runoff from heavy rain caused flooding along the La Crosse River in La Crosse. The river crested almost five feet above the flood stage at 12.19 feet.