Portions of western Wisconsin received between 3 and 17 inches of snow as another early spring storm moved across the Upper Midwest from April 13th into the 15th. In addition to the falling snow, additional impacts occurred as the wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph produced blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times. The highest reported snowfall total was 17 inches near Owen (Clark County), Hatfield (Jackson County) and Osseo (Trempealeau County). The highest recorded wind gust was 58 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the La Crosse airport (La Crosse County).

Winter Storm in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 22:20:00 to 15-APR-18 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that up to a foot of snow fell across Adams County. The highest reported total was 12.7 inches in Friendship. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times.

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 22:20:00 to 15-APR-18 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that up to 8 inches of snow fell across Buffalo County. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches at the Alma Lock and Dam. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 19:35:00 to 15-APR-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 11 and 17 inches of snow fell across Jackson County. The highest reported total was 17 inches at the Hatfield Dam. Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times. The highest recorded wind gust was 38 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the Black River Falls airport.

Winter Storm in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 22:20:00 to 15-APR-18 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 7 to 8 inches of snow fell across Juneau County. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches near Mauston. Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times. The highest recorded wind gust was 48 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at Volk Field.

Winter Storm in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 14-APR-18 00:20:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 5 and 8 inches of snow fell across La Crosse County. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches near La Crosse. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times. The highest recorded wind gust was 58 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the La Crosse airport.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 22:55:00 to 15-APR-18 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 7 and 14 inches of snow fell across Monroe County. The highest reported total was 14.7 inches near Warrens. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times. The highest recorded wind gust was 44 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the Sparta airport.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 20:30:00 to 15-APR-18 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that up to 9 inches of snow fell across Taylor County. The highest reported total was 9.5 inches in Medford. Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times. The highest recorded wind gust was 37 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the Medford airport.

Winter Storm in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 22:20:00 to 15-APR-18 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported between 10 and 17 inches of snow fell across Trempealeau County. The highest reported total was 17 inches in Osseo. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times.

Winter Storm in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 14-APR-18 01:20:00 to 15-APR-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 3 and 9 inches of snow fell across Vernon County. The highest reported total was 9.5 inches near Cashton. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times.

Winter Storm in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-18 20:20:00 to 15-APR-18 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 8 to 17 inches of snow fell across Clark County. The highest reported total was 17 inches near Owen. Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph created additional impacts with blowing and drifting snow that significantly reduced the visibility at times.

Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 14-APR-18 08:40:00 to 14-APR-18 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: READSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from rain and snowmelt pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Readstown. The river crested around a half foot above the flood stage at 11.53 feet.