A low pressure system across the central Plains tracked northeast towards the western Great Lakes on Wednesday (12/21).  The low tracked through the western Great Lakes during the morning hours on Thursday (12/22), bringing a cold front through Wisconsin. The low deepened over central Lake Superior on Thursday (12/22), then continued deepening as it tracked across the central Great Lakes Thursday night (12/22) and western Quebec Friday afternoon (12/23). The low continued to deepen as it slowly drifted north towards James Bay on Saturday (12/24).
An initial band of snow developed across northeast Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon (12/21) through Thursday morning (12/22) with 3 to 6 inches across the region.  There was a lull in the light snow on Thursday (12/22) as temperatures dropped precipitously behind the cold front and west winds increased throughout the day.
Winds increased to 30 to 50 mph Thursday night (12/22) into Friday (12/23) with considerable blowing and drifting snow as well as additional light snow.  Wind chills dropped to 25 to 45 below zero during this period, with the coldest values along and west of the Fox Valley.  Two-day snowfall totals by Friday had increased to 4 to 8 inches across much of the area, with up to 10 inches in northern Door County.
High winds, blowing and drifting snow, and cold wind chills continued into Saturday (12/24).  Winds of 30 to 50 mph continued into Saturday (12/24) with wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero.  While the heaviest snow had ended across the region by Saturday (12/24), additional lake effect snow continued into Saturday morning; boosting three-day totals up to 12 to 15 inches in the lake effect snowbelt region of Vilas County.
The highest three-day snowfall totals were 15.4 inches in Presque Isle (Vilas Co.) and 12.2 inches in Lac Vieux Desert (Vilas Co.) ending Saturday morning (12/24).  The highest two-day snowfall totals were 10.8 inches near Egg Harbor (Door Co.) and 9.1 inches in Washington Island (Door Co.) ending Friday morning (12/23).  The highest one-day snowfall total was 9 inches in Presque Isle (Vilas Co.) ending Saturday morning (12/24).  The highest wind speed recorded during the event was 52 mph at Gills Rock (Door Co.) on Saturday morning (12/24).

Cold/Wind Chill in ONEIDA, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -38 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -42 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 23:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -42 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 23:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -42 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -40 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -41 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -40 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -37 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 23-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -44 degrees.

Winter Weather in DOOR, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 3 to 5 inches of snow to Door County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 4 to 10 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  The highest two-day snowfall totals in Door County were 10.8 inches near Egg Harbor and 9.1 inches in Washington Island ending Friday morning (12/23).
Winds gusted to 30 to 50 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Door County was 52 mph at Gills Rock on Saturday morning (12/24). The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Storm in VILAS, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 4 to 6 inches of snow to Vilas County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 6 to 8 inches by Friday morning (12/23), and a three-day total of 12 to 15 inches by Saturday morning (12/24). The highest three-day snowfall totals in Vilas County were 15.4 inches in Presque Isle and 12.2 inches in Lac Vieux Desert ending Saturday morning (12/24). The highest one-day snowfall total in Vilas County was 9 inches in Presque Isle ending Saturday morning (12/24).
Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -25 to -35 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in ONEIDA, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 3 to 6 inches of snow to Oneida County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 5 to 6 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -38 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 3 to 4 inches of snow to Lincoln County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 4 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -25 to -35 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in LANGLADE, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Langlade County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of around 4 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -25 to -35 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in FOREST, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought around 3 inches of snow to Forest County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of around 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 1 to 4 inches of snow to Marathon County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -42 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Wood County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of around 4 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 45 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -42 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Portage County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -42 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 3 inches of snow to Waupaca County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -40 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Waushara County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 4 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -41 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in SHAWANO, WISCONSIN
From 21-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Shawano County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 4 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in FLORENCE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought around 1 inch of snow to Florence County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of around 4 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in NORTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to northern Marinette County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 6 to 8 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to southern Marinette County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 6 to 8 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 3 inches of snow to southern Oconto County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in NORTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 3 inches of snow to northern Oconto County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Menominee County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -20 to -30 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Outagamie County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 4 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -40 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 3 inches of snow to Winnebago County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 45 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -37 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought around 2 inches of snow to Calumet County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 4 to 6 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 45 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -35 to -44 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in BROWN, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Brown County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 4 to 6 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 45 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -25 to -37 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought around 1 inches of snow to Manitowoc County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -25 to -37 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).

Winter Weather in KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN
From 22-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 24-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A long duration winter storm brought around 1 inches of snow to Kewaunee County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23).  Winds gusted to 30 to 50 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chills to fall to -25 to -35 degrees Thursday night (12/22) into Friday morning (12/23).