Over the span of 48 hours from March 4 to March 6, northeast Wisconsin faced a combination of snowfall, rainfall, and strong winds. Various parts of the region experienced different intensities of precipitation, with some areas accumulating heavy snow while others recorded significant rainfall. The National Weather Service (NWS) of Green Bay has released a preliminary winter storm summary detailing the snow, rain, and wind gusts recorded across different locations in the region.
Snowfall Totals
Snowfall varied significantly across northeast Wisconsin, with some counties receiving just an inch while others were buried under more than a foot of snow. Florence County saw the heaviest snowfall, with Spread Eagle accumulating 13 inches, making it the highest recorded snowfall in the region.
Snowfall by County
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Brown County
- Green Bay – 2″
- Howard – 1.6″
- Ashwaubenon – 1.5″
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Calumet County
- Brillion – 1″
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Door County
- Forestville – 1.2″
- Sturgeon Bay – 1″
- Egg Harbor – 1″
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Florence County
- Spread Eagle – 13″
- Florence – 10.3″
- Aurora – 10″
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Forest County
- Argonne – 9.9″
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Kewaunee County
- Kewaunee – 0.7″
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Langlade County
- White Lake – 3.5″
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Manitowoc County
- Two Rivers – 1.5″
- St. Nazianz – 0.9″
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Marinette County
- Athelstane – 3.4″
- Peshtigo – 2″
- Amberg – 1.7″
- Marinette – 1.3″
- Wausaukee – 1″
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Oconto County
- Mountain – 3.3″
- Oconto Falls – 2.9″
- Sampson – 2.5″
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Outagamie County
- Shiocton – 5″
- Appleton – 1.4″
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Shawano County
- Pella – 5″
- Shawano – 5″
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Waupaca County
- Clintonville – 4.5″
- Waupaca – 4.5″
- Ogdensburg – 3″
- New London – 2″
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Waushara County
- Wild Rose – 2.8″
- Plainfield – 2.5″
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Winnebago County
- Neenah – 2.1″
- Oshkosh – 2″
Rainfall Totals
Alongside snow, many areas experienced heavy rainfall. The highest recorded rainfall was in Sister Bay, Door County, with 1.91 inches of precipitation. Other regions also received over an inch of rain, leading to wet and slushy conditions.
Rainfall by County
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Brown County
- Howard – 1.47″
- Green Bay – 1.42″
- Ashwaubenon – 1.36″
- Wrightstown – 1.36″
- Denmark – 1.34″
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Calumet County
- Chilton – 1.36″
- Brillion – 1.31″
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Door County
- Sister Bay – 1.91″
- Ellison Bay – 1.88″
- Egg Harbor – 1.85″
- Sturgeon Bay – 1.72″
- Fish Creek – 1.48″
- Forestville – 1.29″
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Florence County
- Florence – 1.12″
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Forest County
- Argonne – 1.33″
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Kewaunee County
- Luxemburg – 1.36″
- Casco – 1.23″
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Langlade County
- White Lake – 1.15″
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Manitowoc County
- Two Rivers – 1.57″
- Manitowoc – 1.52″
- Mishicot – 1.44″
- St. Nazianz – 1.32″
- Millhome – 1.26″
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Marinette County
- Amberg – 1.28″
- Athelstane – 1.24″
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Oconto County
- Mountain – 1.29″
- Oconto Falls – 1.27″
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Outagamie County
- Appleton – 1.37″
- Shiocton – 1.36″
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Shawano County
- Shawano – 1.39″
- Pella – 1.17″
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Waupaca County
- New London – 1.34″
- Waupaca – 1.2″
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Waushara County
- Wild Rose – 1.42″
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Winnebago County
- Neenah – 1.41″
- Menasha – 1.36″
- Oshkosh – 1.34″
Wind Gusts
The storm also brought high winds, with gusts exceeding 45 mph in some locations. The strongest recorded gust was 49 mph in Antigo, Langlade County.
Wind Gusts by County
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Brown County
- De Pere – 46 mph
- Green Bay – 46 mph
- Wrightstown – 35 mph
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Calumet County
- Brillion – 39 mph
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Door County
- Sturgeon Bay – 48 mph
- Washington Island – 47 mph
- Chambers Island – 46 mph
- Egg Harbor – 36 mph
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Kewaunee County
- Kewaunee – 37 mph
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Langlade County
- Antigo – 49 mph
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Manitowoc County
- Manitowoc – 46 mph
- Valders – 41 mph
- Reedsville – 38 mph
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Marinette County
- Menominee – 41 mph
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Oconto County
- Breed – 43 mph
- Suring – 39 mph
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Waupaca County
- Clintonville – 37 mph
- Waupaca – 35 mph
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Winnebago County
- Oshkosh – 44 mph
Conclusion
The latest storm in northeast Wisconsin delivered a mix of snow, rain, and strong winds, affecting travel and daily activities. While some areas saw minimal snowfall, others were buried under significant amounts. Rainfall also contributed to potential flooding concerns, and high wind gusts added to the hazardous weather conditions. Residents are advised to stay informed about further weather updates and take precautions as needed.
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