Storms · 1983
Snowstorm of Dec. 11–15, 1983
From December 11, 1983 to December 15, 1983, 308 weather stations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan reported a total for this storm. 227 of them got 6 inches or more, 67 got a foot or more. The most was 33.3 in at Brule Rs, WI.
Kenosha Wwtp, WI: 0 in Racine Wwtp, WI: 0 in Pipestone, MN: 0.8 in Caribou 2 S, MN: 1 in Lake Wilson, MN: 1 in Luverne, MN: 1 in Tyler, MN: 1.4 in Sheboygan, WI: 1.5 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 1.6 in Watertown Wwtp, WI: 1.7 in Argyle, MN: 2 in Springfield 1 Nw, MN: 2 in Ontario 3E, WI: 2 in Prairie Du Chien, WI: 2 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 2 in Red Lake Falls, MN: 2.2 in Mt Mary College, WI: 2.3 in Canby, MN: 2.5 in Manitowoc, WI: 2.5 in Port Washington, WI: 2.5 in Baudette 21 Sse, MN: 3 in Crookston Nw Exp Stn, MN: 3 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 3 in Oklee, MN: 3 in Winona Dam 5 A, MN: 3 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 3 in Beloit, WI: 3.1 in Fairmont, MN: 3.3 in Rock 1 E, MI: 3.5 in Fosston 1 E, MN: 3.5 in Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C, MN: 3.5 in Minneota, MN: 3.5 in Blanchardville #2, WI: 3.5 in Waukesha Wwtp, WI: 3.5 in Redwood Falls Muni Ap, MN: 3.6 in Minnesota City Dam 5, MN: 3.7 in Agassiz Refuge, MN: 3.8 in Alexandria Chandler Fld, MN: 3.8 in Dawson, MN: 4 in Gonvick 2 W, MN: 4 in Mahnomen, MN: 4 in Marshall, MN: 4 in Windom, MN: 4 in Winsted, MN: 4 in Appleton, WI: 4 in Galesville 2Wsw, WI: 4 in Genoa Dam 8, WI: 4 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: 4.1 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 4.2 in Caledonia, MN: 4.3 in Oconomowoc Wwtp, WI: 4.3 in Chilton, WI: 4.5 in Coddington 1 E, WI: 4.5 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 4.5 in Wausau Asos, WI: 4.5 in Litchfield, MN: 4.8 in Thief Rvr Falls 2, MN: 4.8 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 4.9 in Sparta, WI: 4.9 in Artichoke Lake 1 E, MN: 5 in New Ulm 2 Se, MN: 5 in Olivia 3E, MN: 5 in Roseau, MN: 5 in Tracy, MN: 5 in Hartford Wwtp, WI: 5 in Martintown 2E, WI: 5 in New London, WI: 5 in Oshkosh, WI: 5 in Soldiers Grove, WI: 5 in Stoughton Wwtp, WI: 5 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 5 in Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, MN: 5.4 in Stevens Pt, WI: 5.4 in Browns Valley, MN: 5.5 in Eau Pleine Rsvr, WI: 5.5 in Kewaunee, WI: 5.5 in Lake Geneva Wwtp, WI: 5.8 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 5.8 in Worthington 2 Nne, MN: 5.9 in Blair, WI: 5.9 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 5.9 in Kelliher, MN: 6 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 6 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 6 in St James Wwtp, MN: 6 in Willmar Wwtp, MN: 6 in Brillion, WI: 6 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 6 in Necedah, WI: 6 in Portage Wwtp, WI: 6 in Rib Falls, WI: 6 in Waupaca, WI: 6.1 in Marcell 5Ne, MN: 6.2 in Cokato, MN: 6.3 in Elk Rvr, MN: 6.3 in Wadena 3 S, MN: 6.3 in Chippewa Valley Rgnl Ap, WI: 6.4 in Lanesboro, MN: 6.5 in St Francis 4 S, MN: 6.5 in Tamarac Wildlife Ref, MN: 6.5 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 6.5 in Ft Atkinson Wwtp, WI: 6.5 in Horicon Wwtp, WI: 6.5 in Owen 1E, WI: 6.5 in Richland Ctr, WI: 6.5 in Steuben 4 Se, WI: 6.5 in Rockford, MN: 6.7 in Elgin 2Ssw, MN: 6.8 in Amery, WI: 6.8 in Mather 3 Nw, WI: 6.8 in North Pelican, WI: 6.8 in Young America 1Sw, MN: 6.9 in Beaver, MN: 7 in Bemidji, MN: 7 in Chaska, MN: 7 in Fergus Falls, MN: 7 in Hastings Dam 2, MN: 7 in Hutchinson 1 N, MN: 7 in Red Lake Indian Agcy, MN: 7 in Rothsay, MN: 7 in Clintonville, WI: 7 in Janesville, WI: 7 in Reedsburg Wwtp, WI: 7 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 7 in Deep Portage, MN: 7.1 in Big Falls Hydro, WI: 7.1 in Goodrich 1 E, WI: 7.1 in Mora, MN: 7.3 in Wells, MN: 7.5 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 7.5 in Cedar Falls Hydro Plt, WI: 7.5 in Fond Du Lac Wwtp, WI: 7.5 in Medford, WI: 7.5 in Baldwin, WI: 7.6 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 7.6 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 7.6 in Seney Wr, MI: 7.7 in Platteville, WI: 7.8 in Green Bay, WI: 7.8 in Cass Lake, MN: 7.9 in Merrill, WI: 7.9 in Big Falls, MN: 8 in Grand Meadow, MN: 8 in Walker, MN: 8 in Winnebago, MN: 8 in Winnibigoshish Dam, MN: 8 in Zumbro Falls, MN: 8 in Zumbrota, MN: 8 in Fairchild Rs, WI: 8 in Hillsboro, WI: 8 in Rice Reservoir-Tomahawk, WI: 8 in Ridgeland 1Nne, WI: 8 in St Croix Falls, WI: 8 in Owatonna, MN: 8.1 in Bloomer, WI: 8.2 in La Crosse River, WI: 8.2 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 8.2 in River Falls, WI: 8.3 in Moose Lake 1 Sse, MN: 8.4 in Shawano 2Ssw, WI: 8.4 in Brainerd, MN: 8.5 in Stewart, MN: 8.5 in Thorhult, MN: 8.5 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 8.5 in Montello Wwtp, WI: 8.5 in Washington Is, WI: 8.5 in Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Ap, MN: 8.5 in Grand Marais, MN: 8.6 in Babbitt 2 Se, MN: 8.7 in Melrose, MN: 8.7 in Winona, MN: 8.8 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 8.8 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 8.9 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 9 in Blue Earth, MN: 9 in Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN: 9 in Little Falls 2Nne, MN: 9 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 9 in New London, MN: 9 in Ottertail, MN: 9 in Pelican Rapids, MN: 9 in Pine Rvr Dam, MN: 9 in Red Wing Dam 3, MN: 9 in St Paul, MN: 9 in Antigo, WI: 9 in Cashton, WI: 9 in Hatfield, WI: 9 in Rosholt, WI: 9 in Solon Springs, WI: 9 in West Bend, WI: 9 in Escanaba, MI: 9 in Mondovi, WI: 9.1 in Park Rapids Muni Ap, MN: 9.1 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 9.2 in Long Prairie, MN: 9.3 in Newald 4 N, WI: 9.3 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 9.4 in Dodge, WI: 9.4 in Stanley Wwtp, WI: 9.4 in Dalton, WI: 9.5 in Spirit Falls, WI: 9.5 in Gaylord, MN: 9.8 in Fayette 4 Sw, MI: 10 in Ft Ripley, MN: 10 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 10 in Preston, MN: 10 in Beaver Dam Wwtp, WI: 10 in Charmany Farm, WI: 10 in Menomonie, WI: 10 in Prentice #2, WI: 10 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 10 in Whitefish Pt, MI: 10.1 in Wabasha, MN: 10.1 in Breed 6 Sse, WI: 10.1 in Laona 6 Sw, WI: 10.1 in Buffalo 2Ne, MN: 10.2 in Phelps, WI: 10.2 in Cornell 4 Wsw, MI: 10.3 in Bowler, WI: 10.3 in Stratford 1 Nw, WI: 10.3 in Rainbow Rsvr Tomahawk, WI: 10.4 in White Lake 1 Se, WI: 10.4 in Cross Village 1E, MI: 10.5 in Baudette, MN: 10.5 in Maple Plain, MN: 10.5 in Pokegama Dam, MN: 10.5 in Red Wing, MN: 10.5 in Danbury, WI: 10.5 in Gordon, WI: 10.5 in Indus 3 W, MN: 10.6 in Cotton, MN: 11 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 11 in Summit Lake, WI: 11 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 11.1 in Blue Mounds 6 Sse, WI: 11.1 in Brule Island, WI: 11.2 in Marinette, WI: 11.2 in Rudyard 4N, MI: 11.5 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 11.5 in St Germain, WI: 11.5 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 11.7 in Cambridge, MN: 12 in Forest Lake 5Ne, MN: 12 in Milaca, MN: 12 in Riverton, MN: 12 in Sandy Lake Dam Libby, MN: 12 in Santiago 3 E, MN: 12 in Ellsworth 1E, WI: 12 in Madeline Is, WI: 12 in Lake City, MN: 12.1 in Breakwater, WI: 12.2 in Steuben, MI: 12.5 in Long Lake Dam, WI: 12.5 in Spooner Ag Rsch Stn, WI: 12.6 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 12.7 in Rice Lake, WI: 12.7 in Winter, WI: 12.7 in Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI: 12.9 in Crystal Falls 6 Ne, MI: 13 in Hinckley, MN: 13 in Minong 5 Wsw, WI: 13.2 in Spalding 1 Nw, MI: 13.4 in Bergland Dam, MI: 13.7 in Crivitz High Falls, WI: 13.8 in Remer #2, MN: 14 in Drummond, WI: 14 in Wright 3 E, MN: 14.1 in Cloquet, MN: 14.3 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 14.3 in Farmington 3Nw, MN: 14.4 in Meadowlands 9 S, MN: 14.5 in Hayward Rs, WI: 14.5 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 15 in La Crescent Dam 7, MN: 15 in Cumberland, WI: 15 in Luck, WI: 15 in Harmony, MN: 15.2 in Rest Lake, WI: 15.4 in Ashland Exp Farm, WI: 15.5 in Manistique Wwtp, MI: 16 in Jump Rvr 3E, WI: 16 in Sugar Camp, WI: 16 in Grantsburg, WI: 16 in Beechwood 7 Wnw, MI: 16.1 in Superior, WI: 16.5 in Newberry-Luce Co Rd Commission, MI: 16.8 in Kenton, MI: 17 in Minocqua, WI: 17.5 in Island Lake Rsvr, MN: 18.5 in Duluth, MN: 18.9 in Grand Marais 2 E, MI: 19.5 in Bayfield 6 N, WI: 20 in Ironwood, MI: 20.2 in Chatham Exp Fa, MI: 21 in Champion Van Riper Pk, MI: 21.1 in Marquette, MI: 22.3 in Saxon 1Wsw, WI: 22.5 in Ontonagon 6 Se, MI: 23 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 23.2 in Ishpeming, MI: 23.5 in Port Wing, WI: 23.5 in Big Bay 1Nw, MI: 24.6 in Munising, MI: 25 in Alberta Ford For Ctr, MI: 25.3 in Herman, MI: 29.2 in Marquette, MI: 32.2 in Two Harbors, MN: 33 in Brule Rs, WI: 33.3 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Green Bay Madison Marquette Towns Town Storm total Two Harbors , MN33 in Munising , MI25 in Marquette , MI22.3 in Ironwood , MI20.2 in Duluth , MN18.9 in Minocqua , WI17.5 in Ashland , WI15.5 in Hayward , WI14.5 in Minneapolis , MN14.3 in Grand Rapids , MN10.5 in Madison , WI10 in Rochester , MN9.2 in International Falls , MN8.8 in Grand Marais , MN8.6 in Brainerd , MN8.5 in Green Bay , WI7.8 in Bemidji , MN7 in Eau Claire , WI6.4 in St. Cloud , MN5.9 in Detroit Lakes , MN5.4 in Wausau , WI4.5 in La Crosse , WI4.2 in Milwaukee , WI1.6 in
Biggest totals
Station Storm total Brule RsWI 33.3 in Two HarborsMN 33 in MarquetteMI 32.2 in HermanMI 29.2 in Alberta Ford For CtrMI 25.3 in MunisingMI 25 in Big Bay 1NwMI 24.6 in IshpemingMI 23.5 in Port WingWI 23.5 in Mellen 4 NeWI 23.2 in Ontonagon 6 SeMI 23 in Saxon 1WswWI 22.5 in MarquetteMI 22.3 in Champion Van Riper PkMI 21.1 in Chatham Exp FaMI 21 in IronwoodMI 20.2 in Bayfield 6 NWI 20 in Grand Marais 2 EMI 19.5 in DuluthMN 18.9 in Island Lake RsvrMN 18.5 in
Cross-country ski venues in its path Each venue’s nearest reporting station, within 20 km. Venue pages are on XC Index.
After Hours Ski Trail 33.3 in at Brule Rs, 1 km away Erkki Harju Ski Trail 33 in at Two Harbors, 1 km away Korkki Nordic 33 in at Two Harbors, 17 km away Negaunee Township Ski Trail 32.2 in at Marquette, 1 km away Noquemanon Trail 32.2 in at Marquette, 7 km away Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Munising 25 in at Munising, 16 km away Valley Spur 25 in at Munising, 6 km away Big Bay Pathway 24.6 in at Big Bay 1Nw, 2 km away Saux Head Trail 24.6 in at Big Bay 1Nw, 18 km away Al Quaal Recreation Area 23.5 in at Ishpeming, 3 km away Copper Falls State Park 23.2 in at Mellen 4 Ne, 1 km away Penokee Mountain Trail 23.2 in at Mellen 4 Ne, 8 km away Uller Trail 22.5 in at Saxon 1Wsw, 10 km away Blueberry Ridge Trail 22.3 in at Marquette, 11 km away Fit Strip 22.3 in at Marquette, 2 km away ABR Trails 20.2 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Iron Belle Trail 20.2 in at Ironwood, 13 km away Wolverine Ski Trail 20.2 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Montreal Trails 20.2 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Bagley Nature Area 18.9 in at Duluth, 10 km away Chester Bowl 18.9 in at Duluth, 9 km away Hartley Park 18.9 in at Duluth, 10 km away Piedmont Trail 18.9 in at Duluth, 8 km away Snowflake Nordic Ski Center 18.9 in at Duluth, 6 km away Biskey Ponds Ski Trails 18.5 in at Island Lake Rsvr, 5 km away Boulder Lake Management Area Ski Trails 18.5 in at Island Lake Rsvr, 8 km away Madeline Lake Trail 17.5 in at Minocqua, 7 km away Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop 17.5 in at Minocqua, 14 km away And 248 more.
← Snowstorm of Nov. 23–30, 1983 · Snowstorm of Feb. 7–15, 1985 →
This storm is not in NOAA’s Snowstorm Database. It was found in the daily reports of the region’s long-record weather stations (NOAA GHCN-Daily): at least 25 of them had 6 inches or more over these dates. Each total is that station’s daily reports summed over the dates; stations that missed a day are left out.