Winter Storm — Winnebago, Wisconsin

2024-01-09 · Winnebago, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The highest snowfall totals across Winnebago County included 6.8 inches near Oshkosh, 6.5 inches near Neenah, and 6.2 inches near Menasha.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved towards the southern Great Lakes region on Tuesday (1/9). This low brought a swath of light snow and freezing drizzle Tuesday morning, then moderate to heavy snow and gusty northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph during the afternoon and evening. Snowfall amounts were generally 6 to 8 inches across portions of central and east-central Wisconsin.

Some of the highest snowfall totals included 8 inches in Redgranite (Waushara Co.), 7 inches in Waupaca (Waupaca Co.), 6.8 inches near Oshkosh (Winnebago Co.), and 6.7 inches near Millhome (Manitowoc Co.).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147283. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.