Storms · 1951
Snowstorm of Dec. 18–22, 1951
From December 18, 1951 to December 22, 1951, 299 weather stations in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota reported a total for this storm. 186 of them got 6 inches or more, 30 got a foot or more. The most was 18 in at Two Rivers, WI. It also reached Category 1 in the Northern Rockies and Plains and Category 1 in the Ohio Valley.
NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index scored it 5.00 for the Upper Midwest (Category 2), the 38th highest of the 671 storms NOAA has scored there since 1900.
Baudette, MN: 0 in Indus 3 W, MN: 0 in Warroad, MN: 0 in Int Falls Wso Ap, MN: 0.1 in Virginia, MN: 0.1 in Roseau, MN: 0.6 in Wayland 12 Nw, MN: 0.6 in Springfield 1 Nw, MN: 0.6 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 0.6 in Vesta, MN: 0.8 in Argyle, MN: 0.9 in Leonard 8 Ne, MN: 1 in Redwood Falls Faa Arpt, MN: 1 in Windom, MN: 1 in Fosston 1 E, MN: 1 in Oklee, MN: 1 in Marshall, MN: 1.2 in Thorhult, MN: 1.4 in High Landing 2 Nw, MN: 1.5 in Canby, MN: 1.5 in Redwood Falls Muni Ap, MN: 1.5 in Herman 5 S, MN: 1.7 in Grantsburg Faa Airport, WI: 1.9 in Eagle Harbor, MI: 2 in Comfrey 4 E, MN: 2 in Lac Qui Parle Dam, MN: 2 in Red Lake Indian Agcy, MN: 2 in Tower 2S, MN: 2 in Spooner Expermnt Farm, WI: 2 in Fairmont, MN: 2 in Blackddck Rs, MN: 2 in Mahoning Mine, MN: 2.2 in Gays Mills, WI: 2.3 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 2.3 in Artichoke Lake 1 E, MN: 2.3 in Crookston Nw Exp Stn, MN: 2.5 in Steuben, WI: 2.6 in La Crosse Faa Airport, WI: 2.7 in Rochester Wso Ap, MN: 2.9 in Lone Rock Tri Co, WI: 2.9 in Park Rapids 2 S, MN: 3 in Gonvick 2 W, MN: 3 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 3 in Coleraine, MN: 3 in Alexandria Faa Airport, MN: 3.1 in Madison Wso Airport, WI: 3.1 in Lone Rock Tri Co Ap, WI: 3.1 in Green Bay Wso Airport, WI: 3.2 in Wausau Faa Airport, WI: 3.3 in Duluth Wiliamson Joh, MN: 3.4 in Stanley Wwtp, WI: 3.4 in Caribou 2 S, MN: 3.5 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 3.5 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 3.5 in Rudyard, MI: 3.6 in Minneapolis Nas, MN: 3.6 in St Paul Wb Ap, MN: 3.7 in Madison Truax, WI: 3.7 in Spring Grove, MN: 3.7 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 3.7 in Winnibigoshish Dam, MN: 3.8 in St Cloud Whitney Ap, MN: 3.9 in Eau Claire Faa Airport, WI: 3.9 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 3.9 in St James Filt Plant, MN: 4 in Trail 12 Nne, MN: 4 in Clinton Wwtp, WI: 4 in West Salem, WI: 4 in Bemidji, MN: 4 in Pelican Rapids, MN: 4 in Jordan 1Ssw, MN: 4 in Leech Lake, MN: 4 in Pine Rvr Dam, MN: 4 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 4 in Park Rapids Muni Ap, MN: 4 in Stoughton Wwtp, WI: 4.2 in Park Falls Dnr Hq, WI: 4.2 in La Crosse Wb City, WI: 4.3 in Richland Ctr, WI: 4.5 in Austin Waste Wtp Facility, MN: 4.5 in Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 4.5 in Minneapolis Wsfo Ap, MN: 4.6 in Moose Lake 1 Sse, MN: 4.9 in Land O Lakes, WI: 5 in Hancock Exp Farm, WI: 5 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 5 in Brule Island, WI: 5 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 5 in Madeline Is, WI: 5 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 5 in Bloomer, WI: 5 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 5.1 in Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, MN: 5.2 in Aitkin 2E, MN: 5.3 in Mankato, MN: 5.5 in Ontonagon, MI: 5.5 in Dalton, WI: 5.5 in Sparta, WI: 5.5 in Faribault, MN: 5.5 in Walker, MN: 5.5 in Williams Bay, WI: 5.5 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 5.5 in Gull Lake Dam, MN: 5.5 in Milwaukee Wso Airport, WI: 5.7 in Kenton, MI: 5.7 in Wells, MN: 5.7 in Pipestone, MN: 5.7 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 5.7 in Alexandria Chandler Fld, MN: 5.7 in Reedsburg Wwtp, WI: 5.8 in Thief River Falls, MN: 5.8 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 5.9 in Willmar Wwtp, MN: 5.9 in Menasha Locks, WI: 6 in North Pelican, WI: 6 in Coddington 1 E, WI: 6 in Harmony, MN: 6 in Ottertail, MN: 6 in Pokegama Dam, MN: 6 in Hillsboro, WI: 6 in Breakwater, WI: 6 in Chaska, MN: 6 in Farmington 3Nw, MN: 6 in Caledonia, MN: 6.1 in Green Bay, WI: 6.1 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 6.2 in Mora, MN: 6.2 in Prairie Du Chien, WI: 6.3 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 6.3 in Genoa Dam 8, WI: 6.3 in Duluth Wso Ap, MN: 6.4 in Phelps, WI: 6.5 in Mt Horeb 1 Wsw, WI: 6.5 in Two Harbors, MN: 6.5 in Winnebago, MN: 6.5 in Cumberland, WI: 6.5 in Glenwood 2Wnw, MN: 6.5 in Hinckley, MN: 6.6 in La Crosse River, WI: 6.6 in Marquette Wb City, MI: 6.7 in Rest Lake, WI: 6.7 in Newberry-Luce Co Rd Commission, MI: 6.7 in Rosholt, WI: 6.7 in Rhinelander, WI: 6.7 in Buckatabon, WI: 6.8 in Wausaukee, WI: 6.8 in Long Lake Dam, WI: 6.9 in Channing, MI: 7 in Escanaba, MI: 7 in Meadow Valley Rs, WI: 7 in Rice Reservoir Tomahawk, WI: 7 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 7 in Munising, MI: 7 in Darlington Wwtp, WI: 7 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 7 in Pine River 3 Ne, WI: 7 in New Ulm 2 Se, MN: 7 in Wadena 3 S, MN: 7 in Worthington, MN: 7 in Danbury, WI: 7 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 7 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 7.2 in Duluth Wb City, MN: 7.2 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 7.2 in South Pelican, WI: 7.3 in Bird Island, MN: 7.3 in Owen 1E, WI: 7.5 in Superior, WI: 7.5 in Stevens Pt, WI: 7.5 in Viroqua, WI: 7.5 in Solon Springs, WI: 7.5 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 7.6 in Knowlton 1 W, WI: 7.6 in Janesville, WI: 7.6 in Grantsburg, WI: 7.6 in Prairie Du Sac 2 N, WI: 7.7 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 7.7 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 7.7 in Brainerd, MN: 7.8 in Sugar Camp, WI: 7.8 in Waukesha Wwtp, WI: 7.8 in Flambeau Rsvr, WI: 8 in Watertown, WI: 8 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 8 in Brule Rs, WI: 8 in Beaver, MN: 8 in Ladysmith 3W, WI: 8 in Port Washington, WI: 8 in Port Wing, WI: 8 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 8 in Couderay 7 W, WI: 8 in Merrill, WI: 8.1 in Chippewa Valley Rgnl Ap, WI: 8.1 in Brillion, WI: 8.3 in Long Prairie, MN: 8.3 in Saxon 1 Ne, WI: 8.5 in Beechwood 7 Wnw, MI: 8.5 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 8.5 in Madison Wb City, WI: 8.5 in Red Wing Dam 3, MN: 8.5 in Sandy Lake Dam Libby, MN: 8.5 in Winter, WI: 8.5 in Amery, WI: 8.5 in Huron Mountain, MI: 8.6 in Ashland Exp Farm, WI: 8.6 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: 8.6 in Goodrich 1 E, WI: 8.8 in Big St Germain Dam, WI: 8.8 in Grand River Lock, WI: 8.8 in Rock 1 E, MI: 8.9 in Champion Van Riper Pk, MI: 9 in Antigo, WI: 9 in Wausau Record Herald, WI: 9 in Pittsville, WI: 9 in Spring Valley, WI: 9 in Ishpeming, MI: 9 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 9.1 in Red Wing, MN: 9.1 in Oshkosh, WI: 9.3 in Lake Geneva Wwtp, WI: 9.3 in Wausau Asos, WI: 9.4 in Steuben, MI: 9.5 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 9.5 in Elk Rvr, MN: 9.5 in Ft Atkinson Wwtp, WI: 9.5 in Fairchild Rs, WI: 9.5 in Dodgeville Wwtp, WI: 9.5 in St Croix Falls, WI: 9.5 in Crivitz High Falls, WI: 9.6 in Maple Plain, MN: 9.6 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 9.6 in Appleton, WI: 9.7 in Houghton Faa Ap, MI: 9.8 in L Anse 2 S, MI: 9.8 in St Peter, MN: 9.9 in Washington Is, WI: 10 in Elbow Lake 5 E, MN: 10 in Milaca, MN: 10 in Cambridge, MN: 10 in Tomahawk Spirit Rsvr, WI: 10.2 in Mondovi, WI: 10.4 in Ironwood, MI: 10.5 in Hatfield, WI: 10.5 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 10.5 in Medford, WI: 10.5 in Le Ctr 2 Se, MN: 10.6 in Marquette, MI: 10.6 in River Falls, WI: 10.7 in W Allis, WI: 10.7 in Duluth, MN: 10.9 in Mackinaw City Light House, MI: 11 in Willow Reservoir, WI: 11 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 11 in Winona, MN: 11 in Winona Dam 5 A, MN: 11 in Mather 3 Nw, WI: 11 in Chilton, WI: 11 in New London, MN: 11 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 11.1 in Seney Natl Wildlife Ref, MI: 11.2 in Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI: 11.2 in Eau Claire, WI: 11.3 in Cloquet, MN: 11.4 in El Dorado 1 Ssw, WI: 11.5 in Rib Falls, WI: 11.5 in Ripon 5 Ne, WI: 11.5 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 11.6 in Waupaca, WI: 11.8 in Bergland Dam, MI: 11.9 in Marinette, WI: 12 in Deer Park Sf, MI: 12 in Trempealeau Dam 6, WI: 12 in Brainerd, MN: 12 in Portage Wwtp, WI: 12 in Bayfield 6 N, WI: 12 in Milwaukee Wb City, WI: 12.5 in Blair, WI: 12.6 in Cedar Falls Hydro Plt, WI: 12.6 in West Bend, WI: 12.6 in Chatham Exp Fa, MI: 12.7 in Holcombe, WI: 13 in Escanaba, MI: 13 in Milwaukee N Side, WI: 13.1 in Oconomowoc Wwtp, WI: 13.1 in Stillwater 1 Se, MN: 14 in Eau Pleine Rsvr, WI: 14.1 in Manitowoc, WI: 14.1 in Minocqua, WI: 14.5 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 15 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 15 in Sheboygan, WI: 15.1 in Menomonie, WI: 15.3 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 15.8 in Racine Wwtp, WI: 16 in Fayette 4 Sw, MI: 17 in New London, WI: 17 in Kewaunee, WI: 17 in Mt Mary College, WI: 17.3 in Two Rivers, WI: 18 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Green Bay Madison Marquette Towns Town Storm total Minocqua , WI14.5 in Minneapolis , MN11.1 in Duluth , MN10.9 in Marquette , MI10.6 in Ironwood , MI10.5 in Mankato , MN9.9 in Milwaukee , WI9.6 in Wausau , WI9.4 in Ashland , WI8.6 in Eau Claire , WI8.1 in Brainerd , MN7.8 in St. Cloud , MN7.7 in Munising , MI7 in Rhinelander , WI6.7 in Two Harbors , MN6.5 in Green Bay , WI6.1 in Grand Rapids , MN6 in Madison , WI5.7 in Detroit Lakes , MN5.2 in Rochester , MN5.1 in Bemidji , MN4 in La Crosse , WI3.5 in Ely , MN2 in International Falls , MN0.6 in
Biggest totals
Station Storm total Two RiversWI 18 in Mt Mary CollegeWI 17.3 in Fayette 4 SwMI 17 in New LondonWI 17 in KewauneeWI 17 in Racine WwtpWI 16 in Plymouth WwtpWI 15.8 in MenomonieWI 15.3 in SheboyganWI 15.1 in Neillsville 3EseWI 15 in Union Grove WwtpWI 15 in MinocquaWI 14.5 in Eau Pleine RsvrWI 14.1 in ManitowocWI 14.1 in Stillwater 1 SeMN 14 in Milwaukee N SideWI 13.1 in Oconomowoc WwtpWI 13.1 in HolcombeWI 13 in EscanabaMI 13 in Chatham Exp FaMI 12.7 in
Cross-country ski venues in its path Each venue’s nearest reporting station, within 20 km. Venue pages are on XC Index.
UW-Parkside Ski Trail 16 in at Racine Wwtp, 10 km away Greenbush Ski Trails 15.8 in at Plymouth Wwtp, 12 km away Madeline Lake Trail 14.5 in at Minocqua, 7 km away McNaughton Lake Trail 14.5 in at Minocqua, 19 km away Raven Trails 14.5 in at Minocqua, 7 km away Belwin Conservancy 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 13 km away Gateway State Trail 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 12 km away Jackson Meadow 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 19 km away Lake Elmo Park Reserve 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 11 km away Pine Point Regional Park 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 9 km away Sunfish Lake Park 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 10 km away Willow River State Park 14 in at Stillwater 1 Se, 8 km away Brown Deer Park 13.1 in at Milwaukee N Side, 5 km away Friends of Lapham Peak 13.1 in at Oconomowoc Wwtp, 11 km away Nashotah Park 13.1 in at Oconomowoc Wwtp, 8 km away CLCF Nordic 12.6 in at West Bend, 13 km away Hoffman Hills 12.6 in at Cedar Falls Hydro Plt, 9 km away Lac Lawrann Conservancy 12.6 in at West Bend, 11 km away Pike Lake Unit 12.6 in at West Bend, 19 km away French Rapids Ski Trails 12 in at Brainerd, 5 km away Great River Bluffs State Park 12 in at Trempealeau Dam 6, 10 km away Bergland Ski Trail 11.9 in at Bergland Dam, 4 km away Machickanee 11.6 in at Oconto 4 W, 10 km away Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve 11.5 in at Rib Falls, 6 km away Jay Cooke State Park 11.4 in at Cloquet, 15 km away Pine Valley 11.4 in at Cloquet, 4 km away University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center 11.4 in at Cloquet, 2 km away Lowes Creek County Park 11.3 in at Eau Claire, 7 km away Silvermine Nordic Trail 11.3 in at Eau Claire, 8 km away And 226 more.
← Snowstorm of Mar. 9–17, 1951 · Snowstorm of Mar. 4–7, 1959 →
Storm and dates: NOAA NCEI Snowstorm Database, storm 19511218_19511222_1. Long-record stations that reported every day: their daily reports (NOAA GHCN-Daily) summed over the dates. Other stations: the total in NOAA’s storm file.