Winter Storm — Florence, Wisconsin

2019-11-26 to 2019-11-27 · Florence, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The highest snowfall total in Florence County was 8.0 inches near Florence.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening low pressure system developed over the central Plains and moved northeast to Lake Michigan, bringing 10 to 14 inches of heavy snow, and occasionally sleet, to northern and portions of central Wisconsin. The wet, heavy snow accumulating on trees and power lines, along with strong winds, caused widespread power outages across much of northern Wisconsin with over 40,000 residences impacted. The combination of strong winds and high water levels caused flooding along the shoreline of the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.

Some of the highest snowfall totals included 14.8 inches near Land O' Lakes (Vilas Co.), 14.1 inches in Eagle River (Vilas Co.), 13.5 inches in Hazelhurst (Oneida Co.), 12.7 inches in Phelps (Vilas Co.), 11.6 inches in Rhinelander (Oneida Co.), 11.0 inches west of Merrill (Lincoln Co.), 10.8 inches in Minoqua (Oneida Co.), and 10.0 inches in Summit Lake (Langlade Co.).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 859090. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.