Winter Storm — Northern Marinette, Wisconsin

2019-04-11 to 2019-04-12 · Northern Marinette, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The highest measured snowfall totals in northern Marinette County were 11.0 inches in Athelstane and near Amberg, 10.5 inches at High Falls Reservoir, and 10.0 inches in Wausaukee.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system over the Plains moved across northwest Wisconsin on its way to Quebec. The system brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and gusty winds to central and northern Wisconsin. Thunderstorms and some sleet were also reported in parts of central Wisconsin.

The highest snowfall totals associated with the storm included 12.5 inches near White Lake (Langlade Co.), 12.0 inches in Antigo (Langlade Co.), 11.6 inches in Wausau (Marathon Co.), 11.5 inches near Mountain (Oconto Co.), 11.4 inches near Weston (Marathon Co.), 11.0 inches in Athelstane (Marinette Co.) and near Amberg (Marinette Co.), 10.5 inches near Split Rock (Shawano Co.), and 10.0 inches in Wausaukee (Marinette Co.) and near Sister Bay (Door Co.).

New snowfall records for April 11th were set at Antigo, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids (Wood Co.), Rhinelander (Oneida Co.), and Merrill (Lincoln Co.). New precipitation records for April 11th were set at Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point (Portage Co.), Wausau, Merrill, and Rhinelander (Oneida Co.).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 817475. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.