A low pressure system that passed southeast of Wisconsin and an upper level disturbance that moved across the state produced heavy snow and gusty winds across much of the area. The winds were strong enough to cause blowing and drifting of the newly fallen snow. Snowfall totals from the storm were in excess of a foot at several locations in eastern Wisconsin including 14.5 inches in Valders (Manitowoc Co.), 14.0  inches in Forestville (Door Co.), and 12.0 inches in Luxemburg (Kewaunee Co.). Some of the higher totals across the rest of the area included 12.6 inches in Denmark (Brown Co.), 10.5 inches in Shiocton (Outagamie Co.), 10.2 inches in Oshkosh (Winnebago Co.), and 10.0 inches in Brillion (Calumet Co.).
Snowfall records for January 28th were tied or broken in Marshfield (Wood Co.), Wisconsin Rapids (Wood Co.), Appleton (Outagamie Co.), Green Bay (Brown Co.), Oshkosh (Winnebago Co.), Manitowoc (Manitowoc Co.), and Sturgeon Bay (Door Co.).

Winter Storm in BROWN, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The highest snowfall totals in Brown County included 12.6 inches in Denmark, 11.5 inches near De Pere, 11.0 inches on the east side of Green Bay, 10.2 inches in Ledgeview, and 9.7 inches at the National Weather Service in Green Bay.

Winter Storm in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals in Marathon County were not as high as many other locations, but gusty northeast winds caused blowing and drifting snow. The highest measured snow total was 6.0 inches at Dancy.

Winter Storm in SHAWANO, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

The highest snowfall total in Shawano County was 8.4 inches in Angelica.

Winter Storm in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Some of the highest snowfall totals in Portage County included 7.6 inches near Amherst, 6.9 inches in Rosholt, and 6.5 inches in Plover.

Winter Storm in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Waupaca County were 8.0 inches in Waupaca and 6.0 inches in New London.

Winter Storm in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Outagamie County were 10.5 inches in Shiocton and 9.2 inches in Appleton.

Winter Storm in KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Kewaunee County included 12.0 inches in Luxemburg and 10.0 inches in Kewaunee.

Winter Storm in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Waushara County were 7.7 inches near Poy Sippi and 6.0 inches in Berlin.

Winter Storm in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Winnebago County included 10.2 inches in Oshkosh, 7.5 inches near Omro, and 6.6 inches in Neenah.

Winter Storm in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Some of the highest snowfall totals in Manitowoc County included 14.5 inches in Valders, 14.0 inches northwest of Two Rivers, 13.0 inches in Two Rivers, 12.4 inches near Millhome, and 10.5 inches in Manitowoc.

Winter Storm in DOOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Door County included 14 inches in Forestville, 12.8 inches near Sturgeon Bay, 12.0 inches in Baileys Harbor, 9.5 inches in Egg Harbor, and 8.4 inches on Washington Island.

Winter Storm in MENOMINEE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Winter Storm in NORTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

A total of 8 inches of snow fell in Stiles.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow totals in southern Marinette County were not as high as many other locations, but gusty east to northeast winds caused blowing and drifting snow. The highest measured snow total was 5.0 inches in Marinette.

Winter Storm in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Calumet County included 10.0 inches in Brillion and near Combined Locks, and 8.0 inches in Chilton.

Winter Storm in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The highest snowfall totals in Wood County included 8.0 inches in Wisconsin Rapids and Saratoga, and 6.0 inches near Marshfield.