Winter Weather in Chippewa, Wisconsin

Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 5.5 inches. The highest report was 5.3 inches 1 mile E of Chippewa Falls. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.

A long duration late fall snowstorm spread northeast into Wisconsin early Saturday morning. The snow fell for around 24 to 30 hours, staying mostly light to moderate rates. The greatest snowfall amounts were reported across extreme western Wisconsin down into southwest Wisconsin, topping out around 4 to 6 inches.

Breezy winds at the end of the event meant blowing and drifting snow made it hard to get accurate measurements. The main impact from this storm was difficult travel for the weekend following Thanksgiving.

The top snowfall reports were:

5.8 inches near Eau Claire, WI (Eau Claire).

5.6 inches near Hudson, WI (St Croix).

5.5 inches near River Falls, WI (Pierce).

5.5 inches near Woodville, WI (St Croix).

5.5 inches near Somerset, WI (St Croix).

5.3 inches near Stockholm, WI (Pepin).

5.3 inches near Menomonie, WI (Dunn).