Winter Weather — Adams, Wisconsin

2023-10-31 · Adams, Wisconsin

Event narrative

While volunteer observers reported only 1 inch of snowfall during the early morning hours of October 31st, the combination with 30 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. These slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Wider weather episode

A rapidly intensifying storm system traversed western Wisconsin late on October 30th through the morning hours of October 31st, providing multiple bands of snow. While overall accumulations were only 1 to 2 inches, the combination of increased snowfall rates with winds gusting over 40 mph resulted in travel conditions quickly deteriorating. As snow bands passed, visibilities quickly dropped below 1 mile and resulted in numerous automobile accidents. Above freezing ground temperatures resulted in elevated roadways becoming hazardous as melted snow froze into the early morning hours. Accidents on Interstates 90 and 94 resulted in closures near Tomah (Monroe County), Black River Falls (Jackson County), and Camp Douglas (Juneau County).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1146246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.