Now that it’s officially March, the coldest days are behind us, hopefully! The sun is shining, and the birds are chirping. Maybe spring really is right around the corner. But before we get there, let’s take a look back at some of Wisconsin’s record setting winters:
December 27-28, 1904: 26 inches of snow fell in Neillsville in 24 hours. It still stands as the record for 24 hour snowfall in the state.
January 25-27, 1978: In Southeastern Wisconsin, there was a blizzard that brought 1 to 2 feet of snow, 50 to 70 mph winds, and 10 to 15 foot drifts.
January 25-27, 1979: A record snow depth in Milwaukee was made : 33 inches on the ground.
October 19-20, 1989: Milwaukee recorded 6.3 inches of snow that coated power lines and trees still full of fall foliage. The weight of the snow dropped trees and power lines, cutting off power to eight thousand residents.
May 10, 1990: The same situation occurred on May 10th, 1990 when 6 to 8 inches of snow fell in a band that extended from southern Oconto County, to northern Racine and Walworth counties.
January 31- February 4, 1996: High temperatures ranged from the teens to twenties below zero; lows dropped to the 30s to 50s below zero. State's record coldest temperature -55 F was set in Courderay on February 2nd and 4th.
Wisconsin is known for its long, cold winters. And this winter doesn’t seem to be any different. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel! Before we know it, the sun will be shining and all that snow will be melted. So drink your hot chocolate, wear your warm mittens, and blast your heat while you can. Spring is on its way!
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Post by: Noelle C.
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