Winter Storm — Northern Oconto, Wisconsin

2016-03-23 to 2016-03-24 · Northern Oconto, Wisconsin

Event narrative

An estimated storm total snowfall of 11.5 inches was reported at Townsend.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure moved from western Kansas to northeast Illinois and produced a large swath of heavy snow across central and northeast Wisconsin. Strong northerly winds, gusting over 35 mph at times, produced low visibilities and drifting of the heavy, wet snow.

Some of the highest snowfall totals from the storm included 13.0 inches estimated at Summit Lake (Langlade Co.); 12.5 inches near Athelstane (Marinette Co.); 12.0 inches at Wausaukee (Marinette Co.); 11.8 inches near Merrill (Lincoln Co.); 11.5 inches estimated at Townsend (Oconto Co.); 10.7 inches at White Lake (Langlade Co.); and 10.0 inches at Ephraim (Door Co.), Wausau (Marathon Co), and Wautoma (Waushara Co.).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 623687. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.