A powerful late spring system produced a band of very heavy snow across the region on the evening of March 31, and ending during the early morning of April 01  (see corresponding entry for April). Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour combined with northwest winds of 25 to near 35 mph hour. This was a heavy, wet snow, and as a result there were power outages with the highest snowfall amounts across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. In some areas, recovery lasted multiple days before full power was restored.
A few notable snowfall amounts are:
15.0 inches near Ladysmith in Rusk County.
13.0 inches near New Richmond in St. Croix County.
11.5 inches near Amery in Polk County.
11.0 inches near Chetek in Barron County.
10.0 inches near Boyceville in Dunn County.
8.0 inches near Ellsworth in Pierce County.

Winter Storm in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0100 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 11.5 inches near Amery. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in ST. CROIX, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. Co-op observers measured 10 to 13 inches across the county, with the highest amounts on the western half. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 8.0 inches Ellsworth. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 10.0 inches Boyceville. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 11.0 inches Chetek. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 15.0 inches Ladysmith. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 5.0 inches Chippewa Falls. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow covered roads, which verified the winter storm.

Winter Storm in PEPIN, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-23 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the early morning hours of April 01. A Co-op observer measured 3.0 inches in the western part of the county. In addition to the heavy snow, gusty winds near 30 mph led to periods of whiteout conditions and snow/ice covered roads, which verified the winter storm.