Storms · 1979
Snowstorm of Jan. 12–15, 1979
From January 12, 1979 to January 15, 1979, 362 weather stations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan reported a total for this storm. 121 of them got 6 inches or more, 36 got a foot or more. The most was 21.5 in at Mt Mary College, WI. It also reached Category 1 in the Northern Rockies and Plains, Category 4 in the Ohio Valley and Category 1 in the South.
NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index scored it 7.87 for the Upper Midwest (Category 3), the 25th highest of the 671 storms NOAA has scored there since 1900.
Ada, MN: 0 in Agassiz Refuge, MN: 0 in Aitkin 2E, MN: 0 in Argyle, MN: 0 in Baudette, MN: 0 in Baudette 21 Sse, MN: 0 in Bemidji, MN: 0 in Big Falls, MN: 0 in Bigfork 5 Ese, MN: 0 in Brainerd, MN: 0 in Cambridge, MN: 0 in Caribou 2 S, MN: 0 in Cass Lake, MN: 0 in Cook 18 W, MN: 0 in Duluth Harbor Stn, MN: 0 in Elbow Lake 5 E, MN: 0 in Ft Ripley, MN: 0 in Fosston 1 E, MN: 0 in Georgetown 1 E, MN: 0 in High Landing 2 Nw, MN: 0 in Indus 3 W, MN: 0 in Isabella 1 W, MN: 0 in Isle 12N, MN: 0 in Karlstad, MN: 0 in Kelliher, MN: 0 in Leech Lake, MN: 0 in Little Falls 2Nne, MN: 0 in Mahnomen, MN: 0 in Meadowlands 9 S, MN: 0 in Melrose, MN: 0 in Milaca, MN: 0 in Mora, MN: 0 in Red Lake Falls, MN: 0 in Red Lake Indian Agcy, MN: 0 in Rothsay, MN: 0 in Santiago 3 E, MN: 0 in Tamarac Wildlife Ref, MN: 0 in Theilman 1Ssw, MN: 0 in Thief Rvr Falls 2, MN: 0 in Thorhult, MN: 0 in Tower 2S, MN: 0 in Walker, MN: 0 in Wannaska 1 S, MN: 0 in Warroad, MN: 0 in Winnibigoshish Dam, MN: 0 in Flambeau Rsvr, WI: 0 in Gordon, WI: 0 in Hayward Rs, WI: 0 in Luck, WI: 0 in Park Falls Dnr Hq, WI: 0 in St Croix Falls, WI: 0 in St Germain, WI: 0 in Superior, WI: 0 in Alexandria Chandler Fld, MN: 0 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 0 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 0.1 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 0.1 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 0.1 in Cotton, MN: 0.2 in Hoyt Lakes 5 N, MN: 0.2 in Long Prairie, MN: 0.2 in Pine Rvr Dam, MN: 0.2 in Pokegama Dam, MN: 0.2 in Winton Pwr Plt, MN: 0.2 in Madeline Is, WI: 0.2 in Duluth, MN: 0.2 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 0.2 in Redwood Falls Faa Arpt, MN: 0.3 in Moose Lake 1 Sse, MN: 0.3 in Oklee, MN: 0.3 in Wadena 3 S, MN: 0.3 in Whiteface Rsvr, MN: 0.3 in Wright 3 E, MN: 0.3 in Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Ap, MN: 0.3 in Winter, WI: 0.4 in Artichoke Lake 1 E, MN: 0.4 in Grand Marais, MN: 0.4 in Island Lake Rsvr, MN: 0.4 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 0.4 in Ashland Exp Farm, WI: 0.4 in Minocqua, WI: 0.5 in Rest Lake, WI: 0.5 in Buffalo 2Ne, MN: 0.5 in Babbitt 2 Se, MN: 0.5 in Cloquet, MN: 0.5 in Crookston Nw Exp Stn, MN: 0.5 in Hinckley, MN: 0.5 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 0.5 in Ottertail, MN: 0.5 in Remer #2, MN: 0.5 in Sandy Lake Dam Libby, MN: 0.5 in Wheaton, MN: 0.5 in Cumberland, WI: 0.5 in Danbury, WI: 0.5 in Minong 5 Wsw, WI: 0.5 in Rice Lake, WI: 0.5 in Ridgeland 1Nne, WI: 0.5 in Weyerhaeuser 1N, WI: 0.5 in Grantsburg, WI: 0.5 in Park Rapids Muni Ap, MN: 0.5 in Elk Rvr, MN: 0.6 in Minneapolis Wsfo Ap, MN: 0.7 in Cedar, MN: 0.7 in Willow Rsvr, WI: 0.8 in Baldwin, WI: 0.8 in Delano, MN: 0.9 in Baraga, MI: 1 in Medford, WI: 1 in Sugar Camp, WI: 1 in Rainbow Rsvr Tomahawk, WI: 1 in Big Falls Hydro, WI: 1 in Benson, MN: 1 in Dawson, MN: 1 in Forest Lake 5Ne, MN: 1 in Litchfield, MN: 1 in New London, MN: 1 in Ortonville, MN: 1 in Solon Springs, WI: 1 in Bayfield 6 N, WI: 1.1 in Olivia 3E, MN: 1.1 in Prentice #2, WI: 1.1 in Willmar Wwtp, MN: 1.1 in Amery, WI: 1.1 in Ladysmith 3W, WI: 1.2 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 1.2 in Spooner Ag Rsch Stn, WI: 1.2 in River Falls, WI: 1.2 in St Paul, MN: 1.2 in Long Lake Dam, WI: 1.3 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 1.3 in Rockford, MN: 1.3 in Rice Reservoir-Tomahawk, WI: 1.5 in North Pelican, WI: 1.5 in Beechwood 7 Wnw, MI: 1.5 in Brule Rs, WI: 1.5 in Browns Valley, MN: 1.5 in Jump Rvr 3E, WI: 1.6 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 1.6 in Phelps, WI: 1.7 in Brule Island, WI: 1.7 in Hutchinson 1 N, MN: 1.7 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 1.8 in Eau Claire Faa Airport, WI: 1.9 in Champion Van Riper Pk, MI: 1.9 in Bergland Dam, MI: 2 in St Ignace Mackinac Br, MI: 2 in Buckatabon, WI: 2 in Goodman Sanitary Dist, WI: 2 in Merrill, WI: 2 in Spirit Falls, WI: 2 in Newald 4 N, WI: 2 in Hastings Dam 2, MN: 2 in Maple Plain, MN: 2 in Cedar Falls Hydro Plt, WI: 2 in Tyler, MN: 2 in Cokato, MN: 2 in Montgomery, MN: 2 in Zumbro Falls, MN: 2 in Crystal Falls 6 Ne, MI: 2.2 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 2.2 in South Pelican, WI: 2.3 in Holcombe, WI: 2.3 in Wausau Faa Airport, WI: 2.4 in Goodrich 1 E, WI: 2.4 in Bloomer, WI: 2.4 in Watersmeet, MI: 2.5 in Stanley Wwtp, WI: 2.5 in Breakwater, WI: 2.5 in Mondovi, WI: 2.5 in Young America 1Sw, MN: 2.7 in Vesta, MN: 2.8 in Kenton, MI: 3 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 3 in Owen 1E, WI: 3 in Rib Falls, WI: 3 in Windom, MN: 3 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 3 in Fairchild Rs, WI: 3 in Tracy, MN: 3 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 3 in Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 3 in St Peter, MN: 3 in Menomonie, WI: 3 in Canby, MN: 3 in Lake Wilson, MN: 3 in Wausau Asos, WI: 3 in Pipestone, MN: 3.1 in Chippewa Valley Rgnl Ap, WI: 3.2 in Port Inland, MI: 3.5 in Rudyard 4N, MI: 3.5 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 3.5 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 3.5 in Antigo, WI: 3.5 in Eau Pleine Rsvr, WI: 3.5 in Ironwood, MI: 3.5 in Red Wing, MN: 3.5 in Shawano 2Ssw, WI: 3.6 in Laona 6 Sw, WI: 3.7 in Stewart, MN: 3.9 in Cornell 4 Wsw, MI: 3.9 in Lone Rock Tri Co, WI: 4 in Fayette 4 Sw, MI: 4 in Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C, MN: 4 in Red Wing Dam 3, MN: 4 in Blair, WI: 4.1 in Spalding 1 Nw, MI: 4.2 in Wabasha, MN: 4.2 in Cross Village 1E, MI: 4.4 in Marquette Wso, MI: 4.4 in Stratford 1 Nw, WI: 4.4 in Seney Wr, MI: 4.5 in Clintonville, WI: 4.5 in St James Wwtp, MN: 4.5 in Pittsville, WI: 4.6 in Breed 6 Sse, WI: 4.6 in Owatonna, MN: 4.6 in Marquette, MI: 4.6 in Rock 1 E, MI: 4.9 in Big Bay 1Nw, MI: 5 in Grand Meadow, MN: 5 in Faribault, MN: 5 in Marshall, MN: 5 in New Ulm 2 Se, MN: 5 in Springfield 1 Nw, MN: 5 in Gaylord, MN: 5 in Hatfield, WI: 5.1 in Austin Waste Wtp Facility, MN: 5.1 in Ontonagon 6 Se, MI: 5.2 in Newberry-Luce Co Rd Commission, MI: 5.3 in Lakewood 3 Ne, WI: 5.3 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 5.4 in Summit Lake, WI: 5.4 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: 5.4 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 5.4 in Rochester Wso Ap, MN: 5.5 in Saxon 1Wsw, WI: 5.5 in Wausaukee, WI: 5.5 in Wells, MN: 5.5 in Washington Is, WI: 5.5 in Steuben, MI: 5.7 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 5.8 in Lake City, MN: 6 in Beaver Is, MI: 6 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 6 in Stevens Pt, WI: 6 in Waupaca, WI: 6 in Lanesboro, MN: 6 in North Mankato, MN: 6 in Galesville 2Wsw, WI: 6 in Ontario 3E, WI: 6 in Minneota, MN: 6 in Green Bay Wso Airport, WI: 6.2 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 6.3 in Alberta Ford For Ctr, MI: 6.4 in Trout Lake 1Sw, MI: 6.5 in New London, WI: 6.5 in Crivitz High Falls, WI: 6.5 in Pine River 3 Ne, WI: 6.5 in Zumbrota, MN: 6.5 in Genoa Dam 8, WI: 6.5 in Elgin 2Ssw, MN: 6.6 in Dalton, WI: 6.7 in Coddington 1 E, WI: 7 in Wis Rapids Grand Av B, WI: 7 in Winona Dam 5 A, MN: 7 in Ripon 5 Ne, WI: 7 in La Crescent Dam 7, MN: 7 in Worthington 2 Nne, MN: 7 in Dodgeville Wwtp, WI: 7 in Sparta, WI: 7 in Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI: 7.4 in Manistique Wwtp, MI: 7.4 in Whitefish Pt, MI: 7.5 in Preston, MN: 7.5 in El Dorado 1 Ssw, WI: 7.5 in Spring Grove, MN: 7.5 in Houghton Faa Airport, MI: 7.6 in Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI: 7.6 in Munising, MI: 7.9 in Ishpeming, MI: 8 in Brillion, WI: 8 in Caledonia, MN: 8 in Harmony, MN: 8 in Marinette, WI: 8 in Portage Wwtp, WI: 8 in Bricelyn, MN: 8 in Appleton, WI: 8 in Necedah, WI: 8 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 8 in Reedsburg Wwtp, WI: 8.3 in La Crosse Faa Airport, WI: 8.4 in Lone Rock Tri Co Ap, WI: 8.4 in Herman, MI: 8.5 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 8.5 in Mather 3 Nw, WI: 8.5 in Westby 3Ene, WI: 8.5 in Fairmont, MN: 8.5 in Green Bay, WI: 8.5 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 8.5 in Chilton, WI: 9 in Kewaunee, WI: 9 in Blue Earth, MN: 9 in Hokah Wwtp, MN: 9 in Luverne, MN: 9 in Minnesota City Dam 5, MN: 9 in Readstown, WI: 9 in Trempealeau Dam 6, WI: 9 in Beaver, MN: 9.1 in Chatham Exp Fa, MI: 9.3 in Two Rivers, WI: 9.5 in Winnebago, MN: 9.5 in Hancock Exp Farm, WI: 9.6 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 9.8 in Fond Du Lac Wwtp, WI: 9.9 in Oshkosh, WI: 10.3 in Madison Wso Airport, WI: 10.9 in Darlington Wwtp, WI: 11 in Arlington, WI: 11 in Dodge, WI: 11 in Winona, MN: 11 in Beaver Dam Wwtp, WI: 11 in Richland Ctr, WI: 11 in Steuben 4 Se, WI: 11 in Viroqua, WI: 11 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 11.4 in Cashton, WI: 11.5 in Montello Wwtp, WI: 12 in Martintown 2E, WI: 12 in Prairie Du Sac 2 N, WI: 12 in Sheboygan, WI: 13.5 in Port Washington, WI: 13.7 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 14 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 14 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 14.2 in Racine Wwtp, WI: 14.3 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 14.3 in Burlington Wwtp, WI: 14.7 in Germantown Wastewater Utility, WI: 15 in Hartford Wwtp, WI: 15 in Charmany Farm, WI: 15 in Prairie Du Chien, WI: 15 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 15.3 in Lake Geneva Wwtp, WI: 15.6 in Blanchardville #2, WI: 15.6 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 15.8 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 16 in Waukesha Wwtp, WI: 16.3 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 16.3 in Watertown Wwtp, WI: 16.8 in Blue Mounds 6 Sse, WI: 17.3 in Milwaukee Wso Airport, WI: 17.5 in Ft Atkinson Wwtp, WI: 18 in Platteville, WI: 18.2 in Oconomowoc Wwtp, WI: 18.5 in Janesville, WI: 19 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 19 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 19 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 19.4 in West Bend, WI: 21 in Horicon Wwtp, WI: 21 in Kenosha Wwtp, WI: 21 in Mt Mary College, WI: 21.5 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Green Bay Madison Marquette Towns Town Storm total Milwaukee , WI19.4 in Madison , WI15.3 in La Crosse , WI11.4 in Rochester , MN8.5 in Green Bay , WI8.5 in Munising , MI7.9 in Marquette , MI4.6 in Ironwood , MI3.5 in Eau Claire , WI3.2 in Mankato , MN3 in Wausau , WI3 in Minneapolis , MN1.6 in Minocqua , WI0.5 in Grand Marais , MN0.4 in Ashland , WI0.4 in Duluth , MN0.2 in International Falls , MN0.2 in Grand Rapids , MN0.2 in Hayward , WI0 in Ely , MN0 in Bemidji , MN0 in Brainerd , MN0 in St. Cloud , MN0 in
Biggest totals
Station Storm total Mt Mary CollegeWI 21.5 in West BendWI 21 in Horicon WwtpWI 21 in Kenosha WwtpWI 21 in Milwaukee Mitchell ApWI 19.4 in JanesvilleWI 19 in Union Grove WwtpWI 19 in Whitewater WwtpWI 19 in Oconomowoc WwtpWI 18.5 in PlattevilleWI 18.2 in Ft Atkinson WwtpWI 18 in Milwaukee Wso AirportWI 17.5 in Blue Mounds 6 SseWI 17.3 in Watertown WwtpWI 16.8 in Waukesha WwtpWI 16.3 in Monroe WwtpWI 16.3 in Wisconsin Dells WwtpWI 16 in Brodhead WwtpWI 15.8 in Lake Geneva WwtpWI 15.6 in Blanchardville #2WI 15.6 in
Cross-country ski venues in its path Each venue’s nearest reporting station, within 20 km. Venue pages are on XC Index.
Brown Deer Park 21.5 in at Mt Mary College, 11 km away CLCF Nordic 21 in at West Bend, 13 km away Lac Lawrann Conservancy 21 in at West Bend, 11 km away Whitnall Park 19.4 in at Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, 11 km away McMiller 19 in at Whitewater Wwtp, 16 km away Nordic Ski Trail 19 in at Whitewater Wwtp, 11 km away Rockport Park 19 in at Janesville, 4 km away Friends of Lapham Peak 18.5 in at Oconomowoc Wwtp, 11 km away Nashotah Park 18.5 in at Oconomowoc Wwtp, 8 km away Blue Mound State Park 17.3 in at Blue Mounds 6 Sse, 10 km away Minooka Park 16.3 in at Waukesha Wwtp, 6 km away Mirror Lake State Park 16 in at Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, 6 km away Cherokee Marsh - South Unit 15.3 in at Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, 4 km away Governor Nelson State Park 15.3 in at Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, 8 km away Token Creek County Park 15.3 in at Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, 5 km away Blackhawk Ski Club Trails 15 in at Charmany Farm, 7 km away CXC Outdoor Center 15 in at Charmany Farm, 6 km away Elver Park 15 in at Charmany Farm, 3 km away Odana Hills Golf Course 15 in at Charmany Farm, 2 km away Owen Conservation 15 in at Charmany Farm, 1 km away Pike Lake Unit 15 in at Hartford Wwtp, 9 km away Turville Point Conservation 15 in at Charmany Farm, 9 km away University Ridge Golf Course 15 in at Charmany Farm, 7 km away Greenbush Ski Trails 14.3 in at Plymouth Wwtp, 12 km away UW-Parkside Ski Trail 14.3 in at Racine Wwtp, 10 km away Indian Lake Park 12 in at Prairie Du Sac 2 N, 16 km away Saint Mary's University 11 in at Winona, 4 km away Door Creek Park 10.9 in at Madison Wso Airport, 7 km away And 262 more.
← Snowstorm of Dec. 28, 1978 – Jan. 3, 1979 · Snowstorm of Jan. 20–24, 1982 →
Storm and dates: NOAA NCEI Snowstorm Database, storm 19790112_19790115_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.