Dunn storm history

Lightning struck two construction workers. One died and the other was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Several observers reported two to four inches of snow, mainly in the far northern part of the county, by the time the storm tapered off early Sunday evening, but a mixture of sleet and freezing rain did occur during the onset early Sunday afternoon. Dunn County authorities say sl…

Local law enforcement officials indicated that a large tree limb broke off and fell on an individual and caused a fatality.

Snowfall reports ranged from 6 to 8 inches, and the highest report was 8.1 inches near Elk Mound. Winds became breezy at times, dropping surface visibilities at KLUM to 1 mile or less at times while snow was falling.

The AWOS at Menomonie Municipal Airport-Score Field reported multiple hours of freezing drizzle. CoCoRaHS observers reported two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation in Menomonie.

A CoCoRaHS Observer in Colfax reported freezing rain and snow.

Between 5 to 9 inches of snow fell with the highest measured in the central region of the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 8.3 inches of snow 6.5 miles NW of Menomonie, 6.5 inches in one mile ENE of Menomonie, and 5.7 inches in Cedar Falls.

Snowfall totals across the county were reported around 4 to 6 inches.The highest report was 5.3 inches 1 mile SE of Menomine. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.

A combination of snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 3 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph were measured throughout the event at nearby Menomonie Municipal Airport.

Report of power lines and trees down in Menomonie.

Multiple power lines and trees downed near Menomonie. Some minor roof damage was reported as well.

Multiple large oak trees snapped and uprooted southeast of Downsville.

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 75 mph uprooted several trees and broke a flagpole in Eau Galle.

A storm survey determined a downburst produced damage along a 4 mile long path, with a swath that broadened out to two miles wide. Winds were estimated at 75 to 85 mph. Many dozens of trees were toppled or broken. Part of a barn roof was blown off and another barn was shifted off…

Quarter sized hail report via MPING near Elk Mound.

An estimated 2 to 10 inches of snowfall was measured across the county with the greatest amounts across the northwest portion and a tight gradient across Eau Galle up through Colfax.

The wind chill dropped to -31 at the Menomonie airport KLUM.

An estimated 2 to 4 inches of snowfall was measured across the county, based on surrounding reports.

Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 5 to 8 inches of light fluffy snow. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 7.2 inches of snow accumulation 1 mile NE of Elk Mound.

The AWOS located at the Menomonie Municipal Airport recorded an extreme wind chill of -36 degrees.

Two to three inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 3.2 inches in Menomonie, WI.

A few trees and power lines were down in the area near US-12 and CR K.

A few trees and large branches were down near 370th St and 950th Ave, southeast of Boyceville. Some were across roads.

A 6 inch diameter tree was down, and a larger one was snapped at the base.

Time estimated from radar. Delayed report of numerous tree branches down throughout Dunn County.

Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 10 to 15 inches of heavy wet snow and 30 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 15.2 inches of snow 3 miles SE of Menomonie, WI.

CoCoRaHS observers measured three to five inches of snow across the county.

Two to five inches of snow fell across the county.

A couple bands of snow moved through overnight and produced generally 2 to 5 inches of snow. Temperatures were below freezing, which led to icy roads.

The storm caused numerous large tree branches down around the town of Menomonie. Some branches were estimated to be at least 8 inches in diameter. In addition, the Menomonie ASOS measured a 53 mph wind gust.

Ten-inch diameter tree snapped from strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

This is a continuation of the winter storm that began on March 31. A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event v…

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the e…