Storms · 2009
Snowstorm of Dec. 7–11, 2009
From December 7, 2009 to December 11, 2009, 390 weather stations in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota reported a total for this storm. 247 of them got 6 inches or more, 119 got a foot or more. The most was 35 in at Ironwood, MI. It also reached Category 1 in the Northeast, Category 1 in the Northern Rockies and Plains and Category 1 in the South.
NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index scored it 8.40 for the Upper Midwest (Category 3), the 23rd highest of the 671 storms NOAA has scored there since 1900.
Ada, MN: 0 in Argyle, MN: 0 in Camp Norris Dnr, MN: 0 in Crookston Nw Exp Stn, MN: 0 in Halstad, MN: 0 in Kabetogama, MN: 0 in Kettle Falls, MN: 0 in Rothsay, MN: 0 in Thief Rvr Falls 2, MN: 0 in Thorhult, MN: 0 in Waskish 4Ne, MN: 0 in Wheaton, MN: 0 in Buckatabon, WI: 0 in Eau Pleine Rsvr, WI: 0 in Kenosha Wwtp, WI: 0 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 0 in Agassiz Refuge, MN: 0.1 in Grand Marais, MN: 0.2 in Red Lake Falls, MN: 0.2 in New York Mills, MN: 0.3 in Warroad, MN: 0.3 in S Milwaukee Wwtp, WI: 0.4 in Grand Portage, MN: 0.5 in Leech Lake, MN: 0.5 in White Rock Dam, MN: 0.5 in Gull Lake Dam, MN: 0.6 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 0.6 in St Cloud Whitney Ap, MN: 0.6 in Moorhead, MN: 0.6 in Wolf Ridge Elc, MN: 0.9 in Deep Portage, MN: 0.9 in Breckenridge Mn, MN: 1 in Little Falls 2Nne, MN: 1 in Pine Rvr Dam, MN: 1 in Two Harbors, MN: 1 in Wadena 3 S, MN: 1 in Cass Lake, MN: 1 in Big Falls, MN: 1 in City Of Sheboygan Wwtp, WI: 1.1 in Pelican Rapids, MN: 1.1 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 1.1 in Ely, MN: 1.2 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 1.3 in Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, MN: 1.3 in Ely 25E, MN: 1.3 in Brainerd, MN: 1.4 in Brimson 2S, MN: 1.4 in Babbitt, MN: 1.4 in Floodwood 2E, MN: 1.5 in Sandy Lake Dam Libby, MN: 1.5 in Two Harbors 7Nw, MN: 1.5 in Solon Springs, WI: 1.5 in Cook 8Ne, MN: 1.5 in Ottertail, MN: 1.5 in Isle 12N, MN: 1.7 in Hinckley, MN: 1.8 in Dassel 3Se, MN: 1.9 in Benson, MN: 2 in Browns Valley, MN: 2 in Melrose, MN: 2 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 2 in Mora, MN: 2 in Ortonville 1N, MN: 2 in Eveleth Wwtp, MN: 2 in Moose Lake 1 Sse, MN: 2 in Baudette, MN: 2 in Long Prairie, MN: 2.1 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 2.1 in Artichoke Lake 1 E, MN: 2.2 in Tower Dnr, MN: 2.2 in Duluth Wso Ap, MN: 2.4 in Racine Wwtp, WI: 2.5 in Rice, MN: 2.5 in Milaca, MN: 2.6 in Milwaukee Wso Airport, WI: 2.8 in Cloquet, MN: 2.8 in Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN: 2.8 in Granite Falls, MN: 3 in Litchfield, MN: 3 in Sherburn 3Wsw, MN: 3 in Vesta, MN: 3 in Willmar Wwtp, MN: 3 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 3 in Glenwood 2Wnw, MN: 3 in Superior, WI: 3 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 3 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 3.1 in Olivia 3E, MN: 3.5 in Forest Lake 5Ne, MN: 3.6 in Duluth, MN: 3.6 in St James Wwtp, MN: 3.7 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 3.8 in Gordon, WI: 3.8 in Marinette, WI: 3.8 in Onamia Rs, MN: 3.9 in Stratford 1 Nw, WI: 3.9 in Brownton Wwtp, MN: 4 in Dawson, MN: 4 in Kimball 3N, MN: 4 in Minneota, MN: 4 in St Francis, MN: 4 in Wild Rvr Sp, MN: 4 in St Croix Falls, WI: 4 in Pipestone, MN: 4 in Santiago 3 E, MN: 4 in Couderay 7 W, WI: 4 in Cambridge, MN: 4 in Paddock Lake 4 Ne, WI: 4.1 in W Allis, WI: 4.1 in Redwood Falls, MN: 4.2 in Rockford, MN: 4.2 in Grantsburg Faa Airport, WI: 4.3 in Hayward Rs, WI: 4.3 in Grantsburg, WI: 4.3 in U Of Mn St Paul, MN: 4.4 in Delano, MN: 4.5 in Elk Rvr, MN: 4.5 in Farmington 3Nw, MN: 4.5 in Danbury, WI: 4.5 in Mt Mary College, WI: 4.7 in Cedarburg 1 E, WI: 4.8 in Port Washington, WI: 4.9 in Canby, MN: 5 in Marshall, MN: 5 in Morgan, MN: 5 in Tracy, MN: 5 in Antigo, WI: 5 in Big Falls Hydro, WI: 5 in Burlington Wwtp, WI: 5 in Lake Wilson, MN: 5 in Chanhassen Wsfo, MN: 5.1 in Hamburg, MN: 5.1 in Waukesha Wwtp, WI: 5.1 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 5.1 in Stillwater 2Sw, MN: 5.2 in Spooner Ag Rsch Stn, WI: 5.2 in Cornell 5Se, MI: 5.5 in Buffalo 2Ne, MN: 5.5 in Cumberland, WI: 5.5 in New Hope, MN: 5.6 in Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo, WI: 5.7 in White Lake 1 Se, WI: 5.7 in Moran, MI: 5.8 in Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 6 in Vadnais Lake, MN: 6 in Argonne 1.5-Nw, WI: 6 in Ladysmith 3W, WI: 6 in Mercer Rs, WI: 6 in Rest Lake, WI: 6 in Rice Lake, WI: 6 in River Falls, WI: 6 in Willow Rsvr, WI: 6 in Cross Village 1E, MI: 6.1 in Winter, WI: 6.4 in Worthington 2 Nne, MN: 6.4 in Jordan 1Ssw, MN: 6.5 in Amery, WI: 6.5 in Bloomer, WI: 6.5 in Goodrich 1 E, WI: 6.5 in Park Falls Dnr Hq, WI: 6.5 in Foxboro, WI: 6.6 in Kewaunee, WI: 6.7 in Amasa 1 W, MI: 6.8 in New Ulm 2 Se, MN: 6.8 in Butternut 3Sw, WI: 6.9 in Trout Lake 1Sw, MI: 7 in Hastings Dam 2, MN: 7 in Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C, MN: 7 in Clintonville, WI: 7 in Minocqua, WI: 7 in Sheldon, WI: 7 in St Paul 3Sw, MN: 7.1 in Bruno 7Ene, MN: 7.2 in Rhinelander 4Ne, WI: 7.3 in Lakefield 2Ne, MN: 7.3 in Minneapolis Wsfo Ap, MN: 7.4 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 7.4 in Austin Waste Wtp Facility, MN: 7.8 in Beaver Is, MI: 7.8 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 8 in Mankato, MN: 8 in Cedar Falls Hydro Plt, WI: 8 in Ridgeland 1Nne, WI: 8 in St Germain, WI: 8 in Stevens Pt, WI: 8 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: 8 in Oshkosh, WI: 8 in Spring Grove 4 N, MN: 8.1 in Ashland 3S, WI: 8.1 in Manitowoc, WI: 8.1 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 8.2 in Florence, WI: 8.3 in Rice Rsvr Tomahawk-2, WI: 8.4 in Rapid River 4Sse, MI: 8.5 in Menomonie, WI: 8.5 in Merrill, WI: 8.5 in Rhinelander, WI: 8.5 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 8.5 in Sparta, WI: 8.6 in Chaska 2Nw, MN: 8.7 in St Peter, MN: 8.7 in Wis Rapids Grand Av B, WI: 8.8 in Amboy, MN: 9 in Owatonna, MN: 9 in Red Wing Dam 3, MN: 9 in Winnebago, MN: 9 in Crivitz High Falls, WI: 9 in Prentice No. 2, WI: 9 in Summit Lake, WI: 9 in Rhinelander Wjfw Tv-12, WI: 9 in Chippewa Falls, WI: 9.2 in Watertown Wwtp, WI: 9.3 in Washington Is, WI: 9.4 in Babcock 1 Wnw, WI: 9.5 in Jefferson Wwtp, WI: 9.5 in Oconomowoc Wwtp, WI: 9.5 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 9.6 in Gladstone 4Nw, MI: 9.7 in Lakewood Sanitary District, WI: 9.7 in Hillsboro, WI: 9.7 in Marquette Wb City, MI: 9.8 in Eagle Rvr, WI: 9.8 in Dodge Ctr, MN: 9.9 in Jim Falls 3Nw, WI: 9.9 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 9.9 in La Crescent Dam 7, MN: 10 in Lake City, MN: 10 in Red Wing, MN: 10 in Augusta Rs, WI: 10 in Brule Rs, WI: 10 in Durand, WI: 10 in Ellsworth 1E, WI: 10 in Holcombe, WI: 10 in Phelps, WI: 10 in Rosholt Collins Memorial Park, WI: 10 in Shawano 2Ssw, WI: 10 in Spirit Falls, WI: 10 in Spring Valley, WI: 10 in St Ignace Mackinac Br, MI: 10.1 in Elgin 2Ssw, MN: 10.2 in Wausau Wsaw Tv, WI: 10.3 in Wausau Asos, WI: 10.3 in Ephraim 1Ne-Wwtp, WI: 10.4 in Hustisford Wwtp, WI: 10.5 in Laona 6 Sw, WI: 10.5 in Stockbridge-Munsee Rsvn, WI: 10.5 in Wells, MN: 10.5 in Windom, MN: 10.5 in Bricelyn, MN: 10.5 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 10.5 in Zumbro Falls, MN: 10.6 in Necedah, WI: 10.7 in Hartford Wwtp, WI: 10.8 in Soldiers Grove, WI: 10.9 in Owen 1E, WI: 11 in Peshtigo, WI: 11 in Watersmeet, MI: 11.1 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 11.1 in Green Bay Wso Airport, WI: 11.2 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 11.2 in Fond Du Lac Wwtp, WI: 11.2 in Marquette, MI: 11.3 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 11.5 in Forestville-4E, WI: 11.5 in Cuba City, WI: 11.5 in Dodge, WI: 11.7 in Mondovi, WI: 11.7 in Sullivan 3 Se - Wfo Mkx, WI: 11.7 in Hingham Wwtp, WI: 11.7 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 11.8 in Richland Ctr, WI: 11.8 in Gwinn Shag Lake, MI: 12 in Manistique Wwtp, MI: 12 in Fairmont, MN: 12 in Faribault, MN: 12 in Wabasha, MN: 12 in Suring, WI: 12 in Horicon Wwtp, WI: 12 in Cashton, WI: 12 in Dodgeville Wwtp, WI: 12 in Jump Rvr 3E, WI: 12 in Winona Dam 5 A, MN: 12.1 in Black Rvr Falls Sewage, WI: 12.1 in New London, WI: 12.1 in Platteville, WI: 12.3 in Oostburg Wwtp, WI: 12.3 in Two Rivers, WI: 12.4 in Prairie Du Chien, WI: 12.4 in Michigamme 3Wnw, MI: 12.5 in Ashland Experimnt Farm, WI: 12.5 in Madeline Is, WI: 12.5 in Caledonia, MN: 12.5 in Afton - Janesville Wwtp, WI: 12.6 in Gays Mills, WI: 12.7 in Baraga 7Nw, MI: 12.8 in Rochester Wso Ap, MN: 12.8 in Beloit, WI: 12.8 in Ft Atkinson Wwtp, WI: 12.8 in Grand Meadow, MN: 12.8 in Ontario 3E, WI: 12.8 in Theilman 1Ssw, MN: 12.9 in Stanley Wwtp, WI: 12.9 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 12.9 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 12.9 in Arlington, WI: 13 in Baldwin, WI: 13 in Medford, WI: 13 in Portage Wwtp, WI: 13 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 13 in Byron 4North, MN: 13.1 in Eau Claire Faa Airport, WI: 13.2 in Genoa Dam 8, WI: 13.2 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 13.2 in Eau Claire 3Sw, WI: 13.3 in Rochester Ap 2Ne, MN: 13.3 in Readstown, WI: 13.3 in Harvey, MI: 13.4 in Cooks 2Ne, MI: 13.5 in Rushford, MN: 13.5 in Zumbrota, MN: 13.5 in Clinton Wwtp, WI: 13.5 in La Farge, WI: 13.5 in Viroqua, WI: 13.6 in Skanee 3Sw, MI: 13.7 in La Crosse Wfo, WI: 13.7 in Brillion, WI: 13.7 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 13.8 in Lodi Wwtp, WI: 13.9 in Spring Valley, MN: 14 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 14 in Pulaski Wwtp, WI: 14 in Black Earth Ck Near Mazomanie, WI: 14 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 14 in Madison Wso Airport, WI: 14.1 in Germantown Wastewater Utility, WI: 14.1 in Watton 2Wsw, MI: 14.1 in Mather 3 Nw, WI: 14.2 in Harmony, MN: 14.2 in Clarksburg, MI: 14.3 in Chilton, WI: 14.3 in Trempealeau Dam 6, WI: 14.5 in Friendship, WI: 14.5 in Beaver Dam Wwtp, WI: 14.5 in Montello Wwtp, WI: 14.7 in Green Bay Wfo, WI: 14.8 in Green Bay, WI: 14.8 in Appleton, WI: 14.9 in Minnesota City Dam 5, MN: 15 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 15 in Argyle Wwtp, WI: 15 in W Bend Fire Stn #2, WI: 15 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 15.1 in Pattison Ranger Staion, WI: 15.4 in Shiocton, WI: 15.6 in Waupaca, WI: 15.7 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 15.7 in Westby 3Ene, WI: 15.8 in Berlin Wwtp, WI: 15.8 in Preston, MN: 15.9 in Green Bay Botanical, WI: 16 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 16 in Chatham Exp Farm 2, MI: 16 in La Crosse 4Nnw, WI: 16.1 in Stoughton Wwtp, WI: 16.3 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 16.7 in Cottage Grove, WI: 16.9 in La Crosse Faa Airport, WI: 17 in La Valle, WI: 17 in Munising, MI: 17 in Hokah Wwtp, MN: 17.1 in Big Bay 1Nw, MI: 17.5 in Charmany Farm, WI: 17.7 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 17.9 in Champion Van Riper Pk, MI: 18 in Whitefish Pt, MI: 18.5 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 18.7 in Reedsburg Wwtp, WI: 18.8 in Town Of Westford, WI: 20.5 in Bergland Dam, MI: 21.3 in Saxon 1Wsw, WI: 22 in Marquette Wso, MI: 22.1 in Marquette, MI: 25.2 in Hurley, WI: 26 in Twin Lakes, MI: 27 in Upson, WI: 27 in Herman, MI: 30.3 in Ontonagon 6 Se, MI: 30.5 in Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI: 31 in Laurium, MI: 34 in Ironwood, MI: 35 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Green Bay Madison Marquette Towns Town Storm total Ironwood , MI35 in La Crosse , WI17.9 in Munising , MI17 in Madison , WI15.7 in Green Bay , WI14.8 in Eau Claire , WI13.2 in Rochester , MN13 in Ashland , WI12.5 in Marquette , MI11.3 in Wausau , WI10.3 in Mankato , MN8.7 in Rhinelander , WI8.5 in Minneapolis , MN7.4 in Minocqua , WI7 in Hayward , WI4.3 in Duluth , MN3.6 in Milwaukee , WI3 in Ely , MN2.2 in St. Cloud , MN2.1 in Brainerd , MN1.4 in Detroit Lakes , MN1.3 in Grand Rapids , MN1.1 in Two Harbors , MN1 in Grand Marais , MN0.2 in International Falls , MN0 in
Biggest totals
Station Storm total IronwoodMI 35 in LauriumMI 34 in Tahquamenon Falls SpMI 31 in Ontonagon 6 SeMI 30.5 in HermanMI 30.3 in Twin LakesMI 27 in UpsonWI 27 in HurleyWI 26 in MarquetteMI 25.2 in Marquette WsoMI 22.1 in Saxon 1WswWI 22 in Bergland DamMI 21.3 in Town Of WestfordWI 20.5 in Reedsburg WwtpWI 18.8 in Brodhead WwtpWI 18.7 in Whitefish PtMI 18.5 in Champion Van Riper PkMI 18 in La Crosse Muni ApWI 17.9 in Charmany FarmWI 17.7 in Big Bay 1NwMI 17.5 in
Cross-country ski venues in its path Each venue’s nearest reporting station, within 20 km. Venue pages are on XC Index.
Iron Belle Trail 35 in at Ironwood, 13 km away Wolverine Ski Trail 35 in at Ironwood, 7 km away Maasto Hiihto Ski Trails 34 in at Laurium, 15 km away Michigan Tech University Ski Trails 34 in at Laurium, 17 km away Swedetown Trails 34 in at Laurium, 3 km away Twin Lakes State Park 27 in at Twin Lakes, 1 km away Uller Trail 27 in at Upson, 8 km away ABR Trails 26 in at Hurley, 7 km away Montreal Trails 26 in at Hurley, 7 km away Noquemanon Trail 25.2 in at Marquette, 7 km away Al Quaal Recreation Area 22.1 in at Marquette Wso, 9 km away Negaunee Township Ski Trail 22.1 in at Marquette Wso, 1 km away Bergland Ski Trail 21.3 in at Bergland Dam, 4 km away Blackhawk Ski Club Trails 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 7 km away CXC Outdoor Center 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 6 km away Elver Park 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 3 km away Odana Hills Golf Course 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 2 km away Owen Conservation 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 1 km away Turville Point Conservation 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 9 km away University Ridge Golf Course 17.7 in at Charmany Farm, 7 km away Big Bay Pathway 17.5 in at Big Bay 1Nw, 2 km away Saux Head Trail 17.5 in at Big Bay 1Nw, 18 km away Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Munising 17 in at Munising, 16 km away Valley Spur 17 in at Munising, 6 km away Door Creek Park 16.9 in at Cottage Grove, 5 km away McCarthy County Park 16.9 in at Cottage Grove, 5 km away Copper Falls State Park 16.7 in at Mellen 4 Ne, 1 km away And 258 more.
← Snowstorm of Feb. 26 – Mar. 4, 2007 · Snowstorm of Dec. 22–29, 2009 →
Storm and dates: NOAA NCEI Snowstorm Database, storm 20091207_20091211_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.