Storms · 1974
Snowstorm of Nov. 27 – Dec. 3, 1974
From November 27, 1974 to December 3, 1974, 340 weather stations in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota reported a total for this storm. 8 of them got 6 inches or more. The most was 11.3 in at Saxon 1Wsw, WI. It also reached Category 3 in the Ohio Valley and Category 1 in the Southeast.
NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index scored it 4.70 for the Upper Midwest (Category 2), the 41st highest of the 671 storms NOAA has scored there since 1900.
Agassiz Refuge, MN: 0 in Angus 1 N, MN: 0 in Argyle, MN: 0 in Bemidji, MN: 0 in Buffalo 2Ne, MN: 0 in Cambridge, MN: 0 in Caribou 2 S, MN: 0 in Chaska, MN: 0 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 0 in Crookston Nw Exp Stn, MN: 0 in Farmington 3Nw, MN: 0 in Fergus Falls, MN: 0 in Forest Lake 5Ne, MN: 0 in Fosston 1 E, MN: 0 in Georgetown 1 E, MN: 0 in Halstad, MN: 0 in Hawley 3 Ne, MN: 0 in Indus 3 W, MN: 0 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 0 in Jordan 1Ssw, MN: 0 in Little Falls 2Nne, MN: 0 in Oklee, MN: 0 in Ortonville, MN: 0 in Ottertail, MN: 0 in Red Lake Falls, MN: 0 in Remer #2, MN: 0 in Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 0 in Santiago 3 E, MN: 0 in Thief Rvr Falls 2, MN: 0 in Winona Dam 5 A, MN: 0 in Winsted, MN: 0 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 0 in Beaver Dam Wwtp, WI: 0 in Blair, WI: 0 in Cashton, WI: 0 in Clintonville, WI: 0 in Fairchild Rs, WI: 0 in Hancock Exp Farm, WI: 0 in Hartford Wwtp, WI: 0 in Hatfield, WI: 0 in Horicon Wwtp, WI: 0 in Manitowoc, WI: 0 in Milwaukee N Side, WI: 0 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 0 in Owen 1E, WI: 0 in Pine River 3 Ne, WI: 0 in Pittsville, WI: 0 in Ridgeland 1Nne, WI: 0 in Ripon 5 Ne, WI: 0 in St Croix Falls, WI: 0 in W Allis, WI: 0 in West Bend, WI: 0 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: 0 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 0 in Alexandria Faa Airport, MN: 0.1 in Beaver, MN: 0.1 in Elbow Lake 5 E, MN: 0.1 in Necedah, WI: 0.1 in Cass Lake, MN: 0.1 in Shawano 2Ssw, WI: 0.1 in Duluth Wso Ap, MN: 0.2 in Hutchinson 1 N, MN: 0.2 in St Cloud Whitney Ap, MN: 0.2 in Green Bay Wso Airport, WI: 0.2 in Ellsworth 1E, WI: 0.2 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 0.2 in Marquette Wb City, MI: 0.3 in Wabasha, MN: 0.3 in Wadena 3 S, MN: 0.3 in Alexandria Chandler Fld, MN: 0.3 in Park Rapids Muni Ap, MN: 0.3 in Hoyt Lakes 5 N, MN: 0.4 in Wright 3 E, MN: 0.4 in Stanley Wwtp, WI: 0.4 in Wausau Asos, WI: 0.4 in Chippewa Valley Rgnl Ap, WI: 0.4 in Artichoke Lake 1 E, MN: 0.5 in Gaylord, MN: 0.5 in Lake Wilson, MN: 0.5 in Mora, MN: 0.5 in Pipestone, MN: 0.5 in Tyler, MN: 0.5 in Galesville 2Wsw, WI: 0.5 in Lone Rock Tri Co, WI: 0.5 in Waukesha Wwtp, WI: 0.5 in Karlstad, MN: 0.5 in Mahnomen, MN: 0.5 in Bloomer, WI: 0.5 in El Dorado 1 Ssw, WI: 0.5 in Kenosha Wwtp, WI: 0.5 in Ladysmith 3W, WI: 0.5 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 0.5 in Medford, WI: 0.5 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 0.5 in Rosholt, WI: 0.5 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 0.5 in Wis Rapids Grand Av B, WI: 0.5 in Lone Rock Tri Co Ap, WI: 0.5 in Minneota, MN: 0.6 in Sparta, WI: 0.6 in Appleton, WI: 0.6 in Curtiss, WI: 0.6 in Big Falls Hydro, WI: 0.7 in Fond Du Lac Wwtp, WI: 0.7 in Oshkosh, WI: 0.7 in Waupaca, WI: 0.7 in Elgin 2Ssw, MN: 0.8 in Redwood Falls Faa Arpt, MN: 0.8 in Wheaton, MN: 0.8 in Mt Mary College, WI: 0.8 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 0.8 in Duluth Harbor Stn, MN: 0.8 in Rice Lake, WI: 0.8 in Sheboygan, WI: 0.8 in Redwood Falls Muni Ap, MN: 0.8 in Browns Valley, MN: 0.9 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 0.9 in Dalton, WI: 0.9 in Green Bay, WI: 0.9 in Bird Island, MN: 1 in Campbell, MN: 1 in Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C, MN: 1 in Le Ctr 2 Se, MN: 1 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 1 in Minnesota City Dam 5, MN: 1 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 1 in Stewart, MN: 1 in Tracy, MN: 1 in Vesta, MN: 1 in Dodge, WI: 1 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 1 in Milwaukee Wso Airport, WI: 1 in Muscoda, WI: 1 in Rock 1 E, MI: 1 in Babbitt 2 Se, MN: 1 in Baudette 21 Sse, MN: 1 in Cotton, MN: 1 in Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, MN: 1 in Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN: 1 in High Landing 2 Nw, MN: 1 in Leech Lake, MN: 1 in Maple Plain, MN: 1 in Moose Lake 1 Sse, MN: 1 in Pine Rvr Dam, MN: 1 in Pokegama Dam, MN: 1 in Red Wing, MN: 1 in Red Wing Dam 3, MN: 1 in Riverton, MN: 1 in Walker, MN: 1 in Winnibigoshish Dam, MN: 1 in Young America 1Sw, MN: 1 in Antigo, WI: 1 in Baldwin, WI: 1 in Chilton, WI: 1 in Coddington 1 E, WI: 1 in Crivitz High Falls, WI: 1 in Cumberland, WI: 1 in Danbury, WI: 1 in Goodrich 1 E, WI: 1 in Madeline Is, WI: 1 in Minong 5 Wsw, WI: 1 in New London, WI: 1 in Port Washington, WI: 1 in Rib Falls, WI: 1 in River Falls, WI: 1 in Spooner Ag Rsch Stn, WI: 1 in Superior, WI: 1 in Tomahawk Spirit Rsvr, WI: 1 in Washington Is, WI: 1 in Zumbrota, MN: 1.1 in Winton Pwr Plt, MN: 1.1 in Watertown Wwtp, WI: 1.2 in Elk Rvr, MN: 1.2 in St Paul, MN: 1.2 in Spirit Falls, WI: 1.2 in Stratford 1 Nw, WI: 1.2 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 1.2 in Worthington 2 Nne, MN: 1.3 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 1.3 in Cloquet, MN: 1.3 in Hastings Dam 2, MN: 1.3 in Jump Rvr 3E, WI: 1.3 in Faribault, MN: 1.4 in Bayfield 6 N, WI: 1.4 in Rice Reservoir-Tomahawk, WI: 1.4 in Solon Springs, WI: 1.4 in Port Inland, MI: 1.5 in Owatonna, MN: 1.5 in St James Filt Plant, MN: 1.5 in Burlington Wwtp, WI: 1.5 in Genoa Dam 8, WI: 1.5 in Prairie Du Sac 2 N, WI: 1.5 in Benson, MN: 1.5 in Glenwood 2Wnw, MN: 1.5 in Whitefish Pt, MI: 1.5 in Aitkin 2E, MN: 1.5 in Big Falls, MN: 1.5 in Ft Ripley, MN: 1.5 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 1.5 in Gull Lake Dam, MN: 1.5 in Hinckley, MN: 1.5 in Kettle Falls, MN: 1.5 in Red Lake Indian Agcy, MN: 1.5 in Sandy Lake Dam Libby, MN: 1.5 in Stillwater 1 Se, MN: 1.5 in Willow Rsvr, WI: 1.5 in Breakwater, WI: 1.6 in Duluth, MN: 1.6 in Grand Marais, MN: 1.7 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 1.7 in Marquette Wso, MI: 1.8 in Reedsburg Wwtp, WI: 1.8 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 1.8 in Prentice #2, WI: 1.8 in Rhinelander, WI: 1.8 in Rochester Wso Ap, MN: 1.9 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 1.9 in Island Lake Rsvr, MN: 1.9 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 1.9 in Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Ap, MN: 1.9 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 2 in Austin Waste Wtp Facility, MN: 2 in Bricelyn, MN: 2 in Luverne, MN: 2 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 2 in Wells, MN: 2 in Windom, MN: 2 in Blanchardville #2, WI: 2 in Janesville, WI: 2 in Madison Wso Airport, WI: 2 in Martintown 2E, WI: 2 in Trempealeau Dam 6, WI: 2 in Viroqua, WI: 2 in Westby 3Ene, WI: 2 in Fairmont, MN: 2 in Winnebago, MN: 2 in Champion Van Riper Pk, MI: 2 in Willmar Wwtp, MN: 2 in Germantown Wastewater Utility, WI: 2 in Oconomowoc Wwtp, WI: 2 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 2 in Long Prairie, MN: 2 in Melrose, MN: 2 in Copper Harbor Ft Wilkins, MI: 2 in Cokato, MN: 2 in Cook 18 W, MN: 2 in Theilman 1Ssw, MN: 2 in Breed 6 Sse, WI: 2 in Buckatabon, WI: 2 in Gordon, WI: 2 in Hayward Rs, WI: 2 in Rest Lake, WI: 2 in La Crosse Faa Airport, WI: 2.2 in Winona, MN: 2.2 in Rainbow Rsvr Tomahawk, WI: 2.2 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 2.2 in Dodgeville Wwtp, WI: 2.3 in Stoughton Wwtp, WI: 2.3 in North Mankato, MN: 2.3 in Newald 4 N, WI: 2.3 in Baraga, MI: 2.4 in Spalding 1 Nw, MI: 2.4 in Brule Island, WI: 2.4 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 2.4 in Lanesboro, MN: 2.5 in Charmany Farm, WI: 2.5 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 2.5 in Canby, MN: 2.5 in Grand Meadow, MN: 2.5 in Marshall, MN: 2.5 in New Ulm 2 Se, MN: 2.5 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 2.5 in Cedar, MN: 2.5 in Hibbing Pwr Substn, MN: 2.5 in Readstown, WI: 2.6 in Cross Village 1E, MI: 2.7 in Summit Lake, WI: 2.7 in Winter, WI: 2.7 in Platteville, WI: 2.8 in Crane Lake Rs, MN: 2.8 in Caledonia, MN: 3 in Harmony, MN: 3 in Preston, MN: 3 in Richland Ctr, WI: 3 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 3 in Montgomery, MN: 3 in Crystal Falls 6 Ne, MI: 3 in Fayette 4 Sw, MI: 3 in Manistique Wwtp, MI: 3 in Steuben, MI: 3 in Kelliher, MN: 3 in Lakewood 3 Ne, WI: 3 in Marinette, WI: 3 in North Pelican, WI: 3 in Laona 6 Sw, WI: 3.2 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 3.5 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 3.5 in Springfield 1 Nw, MN: 3.5 in Chatham Exp Fa, MI: 3.5 in Cornell 4 Wsw, MI: 3.5 in Flambeau Rsvr, WI: 3.5 in Sugar Camp, WI: 3.5 in Beechwood 7 Wnw, MI: 3.6 in Goodman Sanitary Dist, WI: 3.6 in Blue Mounds 6 Sse, WI: 3.7 in Darlington Wwtp, WI: 3.7 in Marquette, MI: 3.7 in Spring Grove, MN: 3.8 in Alberta Ford For Ctr, MI: 3.8 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 3.9 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 4 in Isle 12N, MN: 4 in Kenton, MI: 4 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 4 in Ashland Exp Farm, WI: 4 in Lake Geneva Wwtp, WI: 4.3 in Prairie Du Chien, WI: 4.5 in Tower 2S, MN: 4.5 in Brule Rs, WI: 4.5 in Minocqua, WI: 4.5 in St Germain, WI: 4.5 in Phelps, WI: 4.6 in Newberry-Luce Co Rd Commission, MI: 4.8 in Whiteface Rsvr, MN: 4.8 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 5 in Bergland Dam, MI: 5 in Beaver Is, MI: 5 in Long Lake Dam, WI: 5 in Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI: 5.1 in Marquette, MI: 5.1 in Ontonagon, MI: 5.2 in Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI: 5.3 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 6 in Ishpeming, MI: 6.2 in Herman, MI: 6.3 in Watersmeet, MI: 6.5 in Seney Wr, MI: 8.8 in Ironwood, MI: 9 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 9 in Saxon 1Wsw, WI: 11.3 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Green Bay Madison Marquette Towns Town Storm total Ironwood , MI9 in Ely , MN4.5 in Minocqua , WI4.5 in Ashland , WI4 in Marquette , MI3.7 in Madison , WI2.4 in La Crosse , WI2.2 in Hayward , WI2 in Rochester , MN1.9 in Rhinelander , WI1.8 in Grand Marais , MN1.7 in Milwaukee , WI1.7 in Duluth , MN1.6 in Brainerd , MN1.5 in International Falls , MN1.2 in Grand Rapids , MN1 in Detroit Lakes , MN1 in Green Bay , WI0.9 in Eau Claire , WI0.4 in Wausau , WI0.4 in St. Cloud , MN0.2 in Minneapolis , MN0 in Bemidji , MN0 in
Biggest totals
Station Storm total Saxon 1WswWI 11.3 in IronwoodMI 9 in Mellen 4 NeWI 9 in Seney WrMI 8.8 in WatersmeetMI 6.5 in HermanMI 6.3 in IshpemingMI 6.2 in Lac Vieux DesertWI 6 in Tahquamenon Falls SpMI 5.3 in OntonagonMI 5.2 in Hancock Houghton Co ApMI 5.1 in MarquetteMI 5.1 in Lake Mills WwtpWI 5 in Bergland DamMI 5 in Beaver IsMI 5 in Long Lake DamWI 5 in Newberry-Luce Co Rd CommissionMI 4.8 in Whiteface RsvrMN 4.8 in PhelpsWI 4.6 in Prairie Du ChienWI 4.5 in
Cross-country ski venues in its path Each venue’s nearest reporting station, within 20 km. Venue pages are on XC Index.
Uller Trail 11.3 in at Saxon 1Wsw, 10 km away ABR Trails 9 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Iron Belle Trail 9 in at Ironwood, 13 km away Wolverine Ski Trail 9 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Copper Falls State Park 9 in at Mellen 4 Ne, 1 km away Montreal Trails 9 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Penokee Mountain Trail 9 in at Mellen 4 Ne, 8 km away Al Quaal Recreation Area 6.2 in at Ishpeming, 3 km away Chassell Trail 5.1 in at Hancock Houghton Co Ap, 15 km away Maasto Hiihto Ski Trails 5.1 in at Hancock Houghton Co Ap, 10 km away Michigan Tech University Ski Trails 5.1 in at Hancock Houghton Co Ap, 8 km away Noquemanon Trail 5.1 in at Marquette, 7 km away Swedetown Trails 5.1 in at Hancock Houghton Co Ap, 8 km away Bergland Ski Trail 5 in at Bergland Dam, 4 km away Anvil National Recreation Trail 5 in at Long Lake Dam, 8 km away Three Eagle Trail 5 in at Long Lake Dam, 8 km away Afterglow Lake Resort 4.6 in at Phelps, 2 km away Bear Head Lake State Park 4.5 in at Tower 2S, 15 km away Howard Wagoner Trail 4.5 in at Tower 2S, 1 km away After Hours Ski Trail 4.5 in at Brule Rs, 1 km away Escanaba Trail 4.5 in at St Germain, 18 km away Madeline Lake Trail 4.5 in at Minocqua, 7 km away Raven Trails 4.5 in at Minocqua, 7 km away Ski Brule 4 in at Stambaugh 2Sse, 7 km away Ashland Ski Trail 4 in at Ashland Exp Farm, 5 km away Mt. Valhalla Ski Trails 4 in at Ashland Exp Farm, 17 km away Blueberry Ridge Trail 3.7 in at Marquette, 11 km away Blue Mound State Park 3.7 in at Blue Mounds 6 Sse, 10 km away And 253 more.
← Snowstorm of Jan. 2–5, 1971 · Snowstorm of Jan. 9–12, 1975 →
Storm and dates: NOAA NCEI Snowstorm Database, storm 19741127_19741203_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.