Winter Weather — Sauk, Wisconsin

2019-02-17 to 2019-02-18 · Sauk, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Two to five inches of snow accumulation with the highest amounts over the southern portion of the county. Two deaths occurred when a semi-truck plunged into Mirror Lake after sliding off the I-90/94 bridge near Lake Delton.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving low pressure area brought a prolonged period of light to moderate snowfall. Lake enhanced snow contributed to the overall totals for the counties bordering Lake MI. Two deaths occurred when a semi-truck plunged into Mirror Lake after sliding off the I-90/94 bridge near Lake Delton. Other vehicle slide-offs and accidents occurred across southern WI.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 812703. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.