Winter Storm — La Crosse, Wisconsin

2012-12-09 · La Crosse, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Volunteer snow observers and cooperative observers reported between 6 and 7 inches of snow across much of La Crosse County. The highest reported total was 7.0 inches in the city of La Crosse. County officials reported 70 weather related incidents. Most were just minor fender benders or stuck vehicles, but a few more serious accidents resulted in six injuries.

Wider weather episode

Portions of western Wisconsin received between 6 and 10 inches of snow on Sunday, December 9th as the first winter storm of the season impacted the area. The snow developed across the region during the early morning hours of the 9th as an area of low pressure moved east across Minnesota toward Wisconsin. Heavy snow fell for a period during the afternoon of the 9th before ending as some freezing drizzle as the area of low pressure departed the region. The highest reported snowfall total was 10.8 inches in Osseo (Trempealeau County).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 421118. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.