Heavy Snow — Bayfield, Wisconsin

2026-01-16 to 2026-01-17 · Bayfield, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A long duration snowfall event featuring lake enhancement led to snowfall totals of 6 to 9 inches across the county. A high report of 9.7 inches was reported about 10 miles east-northeast of Cable.

Wider weather episode

Lake-effect snowfall in the wake of a clipper system on the 16th into the 17th led to heavy snowfall along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Accumulations of 6 to 9 inches were reported near Lake Superior with a high report of 13.5 inches in northern Douglas County where a gravity wave band set up during the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1310913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.