A strong winter storm dumped as much as 14 inches of snow across parts of western Wisconsin from February 23rd into the 24th. As the snow was winding down, the winds increased with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 45 to 55 mph. This created blizzard conditions for much of the 24th with major drifting, white-outs, and dangerous travel conditions across the region. The effects of the blizzard continued into the 25th when some schools were either closed or had a two hour late start. The weight of the accumulated snow caused two barns to collapse near Withee (Clark County), seven barns collapsed in Trempealeau County killing around 40 cows and part of a church roof collapsed in Osseo (Trempealeau County). The highest reported snowfall amount was 16 inches near Independence (Trempealeau County) and the highest recorded wind gust was 47 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the Medford airport.

Winter Storm in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 22:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across La Crosse County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created drifting, reduced visibility and travel not being advised. The impacts from the storm caused some schools to start two hours late on February 25th. The highest reported snowfall total was 6 inches near New Amsterdam.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 22:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that around 4 inches of snow fell across Monroe County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created drifting, reduced visibility and travel not being advised. The impacts from the storm caused schools to start two hours late on February 25th. The highest reported snowfall total was 4.4 inches near Warrens.

Blizzard in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 21:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 8 to 12 inches of snow fell across Taylor County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created major drifting, white-outs, and dangerous travel conditions. The impacts from the blizzard conditions caused schools to be closed on February 25th. The highest reported snowfall total was 12.5 inches near Dorchester. The highest recorded wind gust was 47 mph by the automated weather observing equipment at the Medford airport.

Blizzard in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 20:30:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 7 to 10 inches of snow fell across Clark County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created major drifting, white-outs, and dangerous travel conditions. The impacts from the blizzard conditions caused schools to be closed on February 25th. The weight of the accumulated snows caused two barns to collapse near Withee. The highest reported snowfall total was 10 inches in Withee.

Blizzard in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 11 to 12 inches of snow fell across Buffalo County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created major drifting, white-outs, and dangerous travel conditions. The impacts from the blizzard conditions caused schools to be closed on February 25th. The highest reported snowfall total was 12 inches in Alma.

Blizzard in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 310.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 6 to 16 inches of snow fell across Trempealeau County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created major drifting, white-outs, and dangerous travel. The weight of the accumulated snow caused seven barns to collapse across the county killing 40 cows and part of church roof in Osseo. The impacts from the blizzard conditions caused schools to be closed on February 25th. The highest reported snowfall total was 16 inches near Independence.

Blizzard in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 23-FEB-19 21:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across Jackson County. As the snow was ending, winds increased to 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts that created major drifting, white-outs, and dangerous travel. The impacts from the blizzard conditions caused schools to either be closed or start two hours late on February 25th. The highest reported snowfall total was 8 inches in Hatfield.