Snowstorms of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the U.P.
Every big storm since 1900, what each town got, and which ski trails it buried, from NOAA’s station records. Next to it, what the forecast models say about the coming week, run by run.
On this day Fayette 4 Sw, MI: 0 in Manistique Wwtp, MI: 0 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 0 in Trout Lake 1Sw, MI: 0 in Watersmeet, MI: 0 in Afton - Janesville Wwtp, WI: 0 in Appleton, WI: 0 in Uw Arboretum - Madison, WI: 0 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 0 in Beaver Dam Wwtp, WI: 0 in Beloit, WI: 0 in Blue Mounds 6 Sse, WI: 0 in Bowler, WI: 0 in Breed 6 Sse, WI: 0 in Brillion, WI: 0 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 0 in Burlington Wwtp, WI: 0 in Charmany Farm, WI: 0 in Clinton Wwtp, WI: 0 in Clintonville, WI: 0 in Crivitz High Falls, WI: 0 in Dalton, WI: 0 in Fond Du Lac Wwtp, WI: 0 in Ft Atkinson Wwtp, WI: 0 in Germantown Wastewater Utility, WI: 0 in Holcombe, WI: 0 in Horicon Wwtp, WI: 0 in Kenosha Wwtp, WI: 0 in Kewaunee, WI: 0 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 0 in Lakewood 3 Ne, WI: 0 in Manitowoc, WI: 0 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 0 in Mt Mary College, WI: 0 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 0 in Necedah, WI: 0 in Newald 4 N, WI: 0 in New London, WI: 0 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 0 in Oshkosh, WI: 0 in Phelps, WI: 0 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 0 in Portage Wwtp, WI: 0 in Port Washington, WI: 0 in Prairie Du Sac 2 N, WI: 0 in Racine Wwtp, WI: 0 in Rice Reservoir-Tomahawk, WI: 0 in Ripon 5 Ne, WI: 0 in Shawano 2Ssw, WI: 0 in Sheboygan, WI: 0 in Spirit Falls, WI: 0 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 0 in Two Rivers, WI: 0 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 0 in Washington Is, WI: 0 in Watertown Wwtp, WI: 0 in Wausaukee, WI: 0 in West Bend, WI: 0 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 0 in Escanaba, MI: 0 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 0 in Spalding 1 Nw, MI: 0.1 in Platteville, WI: 0.1 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 0.2 in Blanchardville #2, WI: 0.2 in North Pelican, WI: 0.2 in Green Bay, WI: 0.2 in Winter, WI: 0.2 in Long Lake Dam, WI: 0.3 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 0.3 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 0.3 in Marquette, MI: 0.3 in Lake Geneva Wwtp, WI: 0.3 in Munising, MI: 0.5 in Newberry 3S, MI: 0.5 in Sugar Camp, WI: 0.8 in Rainbow Rsvr Tomahawk, WI: 0.9 in Chatham Exp Farm 2, MI: 1 in Browns Valley, MN: 1 in Georgetown 1 E, MN: 1 in Moorhead, MN: 1 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 1 in Champion Van Riper Pk, MI: 1.2 in Hancock Exp Farm, WI: 1.5 in Richland Ctr, WI: 1.5 in Wis Rapids Grand Av B, WI: 1.5 in Wausau Asos, WI: 1.5 in Marquette, MI: 1.5 in Eau Pleine Rsvr, WI: 1.7 in Antigo, WI: 1.8 in Muscoda, WI: 1.9 in Caribou 2 S, MN: 2 in Wheaton, MN: 2 in Goodrich 1 E, WI: 2 in Hillsboro, WI: 2 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 2 in Owen 1E, WI: 2 in Rest Lake, WI: 2 in Rosholt, WI: 2 in St Germain, WI: 2 in Campbell, MN: 2.1 in Laona 6 Sw, WI: 2.2 in Big Bay 1Nw, MI: 2.5 in Red Lake Indian Agcy, MN: 2.5 in Thorhult, MN: 2.5 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 2.5 in Agassiz Refuge, MN: 2.8 in Rothsay, MN: 2.9 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 2.9 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 3 in High Landing 2 Nw, MN: 3 in Mahnomen, MN: 3 in Pelican Rapids, MN: 3 in Preston, MN: 3 in Cashton, WI: 3 in Gays Mills, WI: 3 in Hatfield, WI: 3 in Red Lake Falls, MN: 3.2 in Fosston 1 E, MN: 3.5 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 3.5 in Alexandria Chandler Fld, MN: 3.7 in Chippewa Valley Rgnl Ap, WI: 3.9 in Argyle, MN: 3.9 in Karlstad, MN: 4 in Oklee, MN: 4 in Ottertail, MN: 4 in Rib Falls, WI: 4 in Trempealeau Dam 6, WI: 4 in Westby 3Ene, WI: 4 in Park Rapids Muni Ap, MN: 4 in Artichoke Lake 1 E, MN: 4 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 4.2 in Mondovi, WI: 4.2 in Minocqua, WI: 4.5 in Copper Harbor Ft Wilkins, MI: 5 in Roseau, MN: 5 in Thief Rvr Falls 2, MN: 5 in Warroad, MN: 5 in Dodge, WI: 5 in Galesville 2Wsw, WI: 5 in Dawson, MN: 5 in Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI: 5.1 in Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, MN: 5.1 in Cross Village 1E, MI: 5.6 in Blackduck, MN: 5.6 in Elgin 2Ssw, MN: 5.9 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 5.9 in Benson, MN: 6 in Glenwood 2Wnw, MN: 6 in Pipestone, MN: 6 in Tyler, MN: 6 in Wadena 3 S, MN: 6 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 6 in Big Falls Hydro, WI: 6 in Viroqua, WI: 6 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 6 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 6.3 in Saxon 1Wsw, WI: 6.4 in Garrison 4 Ne, MN: 6.5 in Wells, MN: 6.5 in Whitefish Pt, MI: 6.6 in Menomonie, WI: 6.7 in Austin Wwt Fac, MN: 7 in Canby, MN: 7 in Grand Portage, MN: 7 in Granite Falls, MN: 7 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 7 in Waskish 4Ne, MN: 7 in Minneota, MN: 7 in Walker, MN: 7 in Pokegama Dam, MN: 7 in St Ignace Mackinac Br, MI: 7.1 in Cass Lake, MN: 7.3 in Alberta Ford For Ctr, MI: 7.5 in Baudette, MN: 7.5 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 7.5 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 7.6 in Beaver Is, MI: 8 in Caledonia, MN: 8 in Long Prairie, MN: 8 in Luverne, MN: 8 in Melrose, MN: 8 in Zumbrota, MN: 8 in Gull Lake Dam, MN: 8.6 in Red Wing, MN: 8.7 in Hokah Wwtp, MN: 9 in Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C, MN: 9 in Pine River Dam, MN: 9 in Hurley, WI: 9 in Weyerhaeuser 1N, WI: 9 in New London, MN: 9 in Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI: 9.2 in Ironwood, MI: 9.5 in Bricelyn, MN: 9.5 in Madeline Island, WI: 9.5 in Ridgeland 1 Nne, WI: 9.5 in Baldwin, WI: 9.8 in Winona, MN: 9.8 in Herman, MI: 10 in Deep Portage, MN: 10 in Winnibigoshish Dam, MN: 10 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 10 in Bemidji, MN: 10.1 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 10.8 in Worthington 2 Nne, MN: 10.8 in Bergland Dam, MI: 11 in Brainerd, MN: 11 in Tracy, MN: 11 in Willmar Wwtp, MN: 11 in Ellsworth 1E, WI: 11 in Leech Lake, MN: 11.6 in Marcell 5Ne, MN: 11.9 in Ontonagon 6 Se, MI: 12 in Faribault, MN: 12 in Lake Wilson, MN: 12 in Red Wing Dam 3, MN: 12 in Royalton 5W, MN: 12 in Stillwater 1 Se, MN: 12 in Little Falls 2Nne, MN: 12 in Redwood Falls Muni Ap, MN: 12.4 in Island Lake Rsvr, MN: 12.9 in Hutchinson 1 N, MN: 13 in Redwood Falls, MN: 13 in Vesta, MN: 13 in Worthington Rad Kwoa, MN: 13 in Elk Rvr, MN: 13 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 13.2 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 13.5 in Sandy Lake Dam Libby, MN: 14 in Marshall, MN: 14.3 in Winnebago, MN: 14.5 in New Ulm 2 Se, MN: 14.5 in Spooner Ag Rsch Stn, WI: 14.5 in Remer #2, MN: 15 in St James Filt Plt, MN: 15 in Springfield 1 Nw, MN: 15 in Windom, MN: 15 in Santiago 3 E, MN: 15 in Grand Marais, MN: 16 in Hayward Rs, WI: 16 in Spring Valley, WI: 16 in River Falls, WI: 16.2 in Fairmont, MN: 17 in Cumberland, WI: 17 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 17 in Rockford, MN: 17.3 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 17.4 in Milaca, MN: 17.5 in Buffalo 2Ne, MN: 17.9 in Blue Earth, MN: 18 in Amery, WI: 18 in Rice Lake, WI: 18.5 in Cloquet, MN: 18.6 in Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 19.1 in Moose Lake 1 Sse, MN: 19.2 in Floodwood 2E, MN: 20 in Litchfield, MN: 20 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 20 in Young America 1Sw, MN: 20 in Vadnais Lake, MN: 20.5 in Mankato, MN: 20.8 in Bayfield 6 N, WI: 20.9 in St Paul, MN: 21.5 in Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Ap, MN: 21.8 in Hastings Dam 2, MN: 22 in Cotton, MN: 22.1 in New Hope, MN: 22.9 in Tower 2S, MN: 23 in Farmington 3Nw, MN: 23.1 in Drummond, WI: 23.9 in Hinckley, MN: 24 in Wright 3 E, MN: 24 in St Francis, MN: 24.5 in Forest Lake 5Ne, MN: 24.9 in Chaska, MN: 25 in Lutsen 3Nne, MN: 25 in Grantsburg, WI: 25 in Cambridge, MN: 25 in Gordon, WI: 25.9 in Onamia Rs, MN: 26 in Danbury, WI: 28 in Solon Springs, WI: 28 in Luck, WI: 28 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 28.4 in Cook 18 W, MN: 29 in Cedar, MN: 29.5 in Eveleth Wwtp, MN: 30 in Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN: 30 in St Croix Falls, WI: 30 in Superior, WI: 31.5 in Bruno 7Ene, MN: 32 in Brule Rs, WI: 32 in Brimson 2S, MN: 32.5 in Two Harbors, MN: 36 in Duluth, MN: 36.9 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Marquette Halloween Blizzard, Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 1991 : 36.9 in at Duluth, MN; Minneapolis 28.4 in.
The coming days Ashland, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Bemidji, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Brainerd, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Cable, WI (Birkie start): ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Detroit Lakes, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Duluth, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Eau Claire, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Ely, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Giants Ridge, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Grand Marais, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Grand Rapids, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Green Bay, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Hayward, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in International Falls, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Ironwood, MI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in La Crosse, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Lutsen, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Madison, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Mankato, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Marquette, MI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Milwaukee, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Minneapolis, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Minocqua, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Munising, MI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Rhinelander, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Rochester, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in St. Cloud, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Two Harbors, MN: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Wausau, WI: ECMWF ensemble median 0 in, 0 of 51 give 4+ in, NOAA GEFS median 0 in, 0 of 31 give 4+ in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Marquette The median of the 82 forecasts is under 0.1 in at every point.
Median of 82 forecasts, snow from Sat Oct 31, 11 a.m. to Fri Nov 6, 3 a.m. Central. Runs: ECMWF ensemble 06Z Oct 31 (51 members); NOAA GEFS 06Z Oct 31 (31 members).
Watch this page while you dream about, or track, the storms that bring the snow to the Northwoods. …astonished Art
Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The Snow-Storm” (1841) Biggest ever Snowstorm of Jan. 23–28, 1978 most: 30.9 in, Newberry-Luce Co Rd Commission, MI Halloween Blizzard, Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 1991 most: 36.9 in, Duluth, MN Snowstorm of Feb. 7–15, 1985 most: 59.1 in, Herman, MI Snowstorm of Mar. 14–17, 2026 most: 53 in, Herman, MI Snowstorm of Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 1985 most: 52 in, Herman, MI Thunder Blizzard, Apr. 12–17, 2018 most: 31.5 in, Marquette, MI Snowstorm of Jan. 1–4, 1999 most: 34 in, Hurley, WI Snowstorm of Mar. 1–5, 1985 most: 32.4 in, Houghton Faa Airport, MI All 50 →
Most recent Snowstorm of Mar. 14–17, 2026 most: 53 in, Herman, MI Snowstorm of Dec. 21–26, 2022 most: 41.3 in, Herman, MI Snowstorm of Dec. 13–20, 2022 most: 40 in, Finland 0.8 Nne, MN Snowstorm of Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2019 most: 25.4 in, Bayfield Fish Hatchery, WI Thunder Blizzard, Apr. 12–17, 2018 most: 31.5 in, Marquette, MI Snowstorm of Dec. 1–7, 2013 most: 37 in, Duluth 12.8 Ne, MN Snowstorm of Feb. 29 – Mar. 4, 2012 most: 32.6 in, Marquette, MI Domebuster Storm, Dec. 11–14, 2010 most: 29.4 in, Marquette, MI Towns Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Grand Marais Two Harbors Ely International Falls Grand Rapids Bemidji Brainerd Detroit Lakes St. Cloud Rochester Mankato Eau Claire La Crosse Ashland Rhinelander Minocqua Wausau Green Bay Madison Milwaukee Ironwood Marquette Munising
