A strong early spring storm system produced snow, sleet and freezing rain across western Wisconsin from April 10th into the 11th. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches. Strong east winds of 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts, brought down power lines across portions of Vernon and La Crosse Counties where enough freezing rain occurred to coat exposed surfaces. The highest reported snowfall total was 10.3 inches near Montana (Buffalo County).

Winter Storm in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 11:10:00 to 11-APR-19 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across Buffalo County. The highest reported total was 10.3 inches near Montana.

Winter Storm in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 15:20:00 to 11-APR-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 5 to 8 inches of snow fell across Clark County. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches near Chili.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 12:10:00 to 11-APR-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 8 to 9 inches of snow fell across Jackson County. The highest reported total was 9.5 inches in Hixton.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 14:40:00 to 11-APR-19 17:20:00 (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 Taylor County. The highest reported total was 8 inches in Lublin and Medford.

Winter Storm in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 11:30:00 to 11-APR-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across Trempealeau County. The highest reported total was 10.5 inches near Osseo.

Winter Weather in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 11-APR-19 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 170.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 2 and 7 inches of snow fell across Vernon County. In addition to the snow, a period of sleet and freezing rain occurred that coated exposed surfaces with a glaze of ice. With the glaze of ice, between 20 and 25 power poles were brought down by the strong winds causing about 1,000 people in the Viroqua area to lose power.

Winter Weather in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 11:00:00 to 11-APR-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 185.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 4 and 7 inches of snow fell across La Crosse County. In addition to the snow, a period of sleet and freezing rain occurred that coated exposed surfaces with a glaze of ice. With the glaze of ice, some power poles and lines were brought down by the strong winds causing about a 1,000 people to lose power. A lightning strike hit and destroyed a tree in West Salem.

Winter Weather in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 10-APR-19 11:20:00 to 11-APR-19 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell across Monroe County. In addition to the snow, a period of sleet and freezing rain occurred that coated exposed surfaces with a glaze of ice. A home near Sparta was severely damaged by a fire started from a lightning strike.