Storms · 2011
Snowstorm of Feb. 19–23, 2011
From February 19, 2011 to February 23, 2011, 436 weather stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan reported a total for this storm. 276 of them got 6 inches or more, 113 got a foot or more. The most was 20 in at Ortonville 1N, MN. It also reached Category 2 in the Northern Rockies and Plains.
NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index scored it 5.70 for the Upper Midwest (Category 2), the 35th highest of the 671 storms NOAA has scored there since 1900.
Chatham Exp Farm 2, MI: 0 in Cross Village 1E, MI: 0 in Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI: 0 in Ironwood, MI: 0 in Manistique Wwtp, MI: 0 in Beaver Is, MI: 0 in Stambaugh 2Sse, MI: 0 in Whitefish Pt, MI: 0 in Bemidji, MN: 0 in Floodwood 2E, MN: 0 in Leech Lake, MN: 0 in Tower Dnr, MN: 0 in Ashland 3S, WI: 0 in Brule Rs, WI: 0 in Eagle Rvr, WI: 0 in Florence, WI: 0 in Saxon 1Wsw, WI: 0 in Argonne 1.5-Nw, WI: 0 in Hurley, WI: 0 in Lac Vieux Desert, WI: 0 in Madeline Is, WI: 0 in Mellen 4 Ne, WI: 0 in Phelps, WI: 0 in Upson, WI: 0 in Moran, MI: 0.1 in Marquette, MI: 0.1 in Superior, WI: 0.1 in Washington Is, WI: 0.1 in Red Lake Falls, MN: 0.3 in Minocqua, WI: 0.3 in Erskine 7.6 Sw, MN: 0.5 in Amasa 1W, MI: 0.5 in Baraga 7Nw, MI: 0.5 in Watton 2Wsw, MI: 0.5 in Clarksburg, MI: 0.5 in Munising, MI: 0.5 in Marquette, MI: 0.5 in Ahmeek 1Sw, MI: 0.6 in Lancaster 4 Wsw, WI: 0.6 in Prairie Du Chien, WI: 0.6 in Darlington Wwtp, WI: 0.7 in Pattison Ranger Staion, WI: 0.7 in Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN: 0.8 in Cuba City, WI: 0.8 in Houghton 1.6 Ese, MI: 1 in Isabella 14W, MN: 1 in Afton - Janesville Wwtp, WI: 1 in Beloit, WI: 1 in Ephraim 1Ne-Wwtp, WI: 1 in Marinette, WI: 1 in Monroe Wwtp, WI: 1 in Pell Lake, WI: 1 in Grand Marais, MN: 1 in Steuben 4 Se, WI: 1.1 in Mt Horeb, WI: 1.2 in Bergland Dam, MI: 1.2 in Brodhead Wwtp, WI: 1.2 in Wolf Ridge Elc, MN: 1.3 in Copper Harbor Ft Wilkins, MI: 1.3 in Babbitt, MN: 1.3 in Laona 6 Sw, WI: 1.3 in Intl Falls Intl Ap, MN: 1.3 in Clam Lake 4W, WI: 1.4 in Baraga 5W, MI: 1.5 in Cloquet, MN: 1.5 in Dodgeville Wwtp, WI: 1.5 in Kenosha Wwtp, WI: 1.5 in Lynxville Dam 9, WI: 1.5 in Stoughton Wwtp, WI: 1.5 in Kabetogama, MN: 1.5 in Pine Rvr Dam, MN: 1.5 in Carlton 5.6 Ne, MN: 1.6 in Big Bay 1Nw, MI: 1.6 in Gays Mills, WI: 1.6 in Kenosha 1.7 S, WI: 1.7 in Lake Geneva 0.6 Ene, WI: 1.7 in Whitewater Wwtp, WI: 1.7 in Argyle, MN: 1.7 in Rhinelander 2.7 Wnw, WI: 1.8 in Gays Mills 6.1 Se, WI: 2 in Kenosha 2.2 Sw, WI: 2 in Twin Lakes, MI: 2 in Walker Rs, MN: 2 in Charmany Farm, WI: 2 in Trout Lake 1Sw, MI: 2 in Camp Norris Dnr, MN: 2 in Ely 25E, MN: 2 in Blanchardville #2, WI: 2 in Burlington Wwtp, WI: 2 in Black Earth Ck Near Mazomanie, WI: 2 in Readstown, WI: 2 in Hawley 9.1 Sse, MN: 2.1 in Madison 5.0 Sw, WI: 2.2 in Paddock Lake 4 Ne, WI: 2.2 in Oregon 5.3 W, WI: 2.3 in Big Bend 0.1 Wnw, WI: 2.3 in Wright 3 E, MN: 2.4 in Clinton Wwtp, WI: 2.4 in East Troy, WI: 2.4 in Rhinelander, WI: 2.4 in Brimson 2S, MN: 2.4 in Duluth, MN: 2.4 in Herman, MI: 2.4 in Richland Ctr, WI: 2.5 in Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI: 2.7 in Twin Valley 0.1 Ne, MN: 2.8 in Sullivan 3 Se - Wfo Mkx, WI: 2.8 in Kenosha 4.8 Nne, WI: 2.9 in Racine 2.3 Wsw, WI: 3 in Albert Lea 3Se, MN: 3 in Harmony, MN: 3 in Milton Wwtp, WI: 3 in Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm, WI: 3 in Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN: 3 in Union Grove Wwtp, WI: 3 in Bruno 7Ene, MN: 3.1 in Grand Rapids Forestry Lab, MN: 3.1 in Tower 2S, MN: 3.1 in Mukwonago 0.5 N, WI: 3.2 in Rhinelander Wjfw Tv-12, WI: 3.2 in Jefferson Wwtp, WI: 3.4 in Antigo, WI: 3.5 in Racine Wwtp, WI: 3.5 in Spring Valley, MN: 3.6 in Lake Mills Wwtp, WI: 3.6 in Caledonia, MN: 3.7 in Uw Arboretum - Madison, WI: 3.7 in Ft Atkinson Wwtp, WI: 3.7 in S Milwaukee Wwtp, WI: 3.7 in Waukesha 1.8 Se, WI: 3.8 in Lodi Wwtp, WI: 3.8 in Oconomowoc Wwtp, WI: 3.8 in Lake Mills 3.6 Wnw, WI: 3.9 in Sherburn 3Wsw, MN: 4 in Forestville-4E, WI: 4 in Peshtigo, WI: 4 in Waukesha Wwtp, WI: 4 in Two Harbors 7Nw, MN: 4 in Viroqua, WI: 4 in Austin Waste Wtp Facility, MN: 4.2 in Preston, MN: 4.2 in Spring Grove 4N, MN: 4.4 in Madison Dane Co Rgnl Ap, WI: 4.4 in Watertown Wwtp, WI: 4.5 in Onamia Rs, MN: 4.5 in Genoa Dam 8, WI: 4.6 in Brainerd 6.9 Nw, MN: 4.7 in Arlington, WI: 4.7 in Grand Meadow, MN: 5 in Lanesboro, MN: 5 in Waterloo, WI: 5 in Clyman, WI: 5.1 in La Farge, WI: 5.3 in Rock Springs 2.8 Wsw, WI: 5.5 in Bricelyn, MN: 5.5 in Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo, WI: 5.5 in Mountain 1.1 Sw, WI: 5.6 in Long Prairie, MN: 5.8 in Galesville 2Ese, WI: 5.8 in Rochester Ap 2Ne, MN: 5.9 in Baraboo Wwtp, WI: 6 in Blair 2Nw, WI: 6 in Brookfield, WI: 6 in Cashton, WI: 6 in Rice Rsvr Tomahawk-2, WI: 6 in Rochester Intl Ap, MN: 6 in Wabasha, MN: 6 in Lakefield 2Ne, MN: 6.3 in Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, WI: 6.3 in Wild Rvr Sp, MN: 6.3 in Rushford, MN: 6.5 in Beaver Dam Wwtp, WI: 6.5 in Hustisford Wwtp, WI: 6.5 in La Valle 4 Nne, WI: 6.5 in Merrill, WI: 6.5 in Portage Wwtp, WI: 6.5 in Aitkin 2E, MN: 6.9 in Hartford Wwtp, WI: 6.9 in Horicon Wwtp, WI: 6.9 in Brainerd, MN: 7 in La Crescent Dam 7, MN: 7 in Minnesota City Dam 5, MN: 7 in Montello Wwtp, WI: 7 in Westby 3Ene, WI: 7 in Wisconsin Dells Wwtp, WI: 7 in Moorhead 2.0 N, MN: 7.1 in Elgin 2Ssw, MN: 7.1 in Sparta, WI: 7.1 in Summit Lake, WI: 7.2 in Suring, WI: 7.2 in Trempealeau Dam 6, WI: 7.3 in Pipestone, MN: 7.5 in Santiago 3 E, MN: 7.5 in Stratford 1 Nw, WI: 7.5 in Moorhead, MN: 7.5 in Webster 9Se, WI: 7.5 in Black Rvr Falls Sewage, WI: 7.6 in Windom, MN: 7.7 in La Crosse Muni Ap, WI: 7.7 in Owatonna 0.8 E, MN: 7.8 in Portage 5.7 Wsw, WI: 7.8 in La Crosse Wfo, WI: 7.8 in Altura 5W, MN: 7.9 in Wells, MN: 8 in Winnebago, MN: 8 in Worthington 2 Nne, MN: 8 in Alma Dam 4, WI: 8 in Durand, WI: 8 in Neillsville 3Ese, WI: 8 in Oconto 4 W, WI: 8 in Slinger Wwtp, WI: 8 in Stone Lake 2.0 Nw, WI: 8.1 in La Crosse 4Nnw, WI: 8.1 in Marshfield Exp Farm, WI: 8.1 in Spring Valley Dwtn, WI: 8.1 in Onalaska 1.6 Nw, WI: 8.2 in City Of Sheboygan Wwtp, WI: 8.2 in Ontario 3E, WI: 8.2 in Chilton, WI: 8.4 in Lake City 1.2 Nnw, MN: 8.5 in Suamico 4.4 Wnw, WI: 8.5 in Hinckley, MN: 8.5 in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN: 8.5 in Clintonville, WI: 8.6 in Stanley Wwtp, WI: 8.6 in St Cloud Rgnl Ap, MN: 8.6 in Winona 3.8 Se, MN: 8.7 in Chilton 0.6 Nnw, WI: 8.7 in Horicon 2.1 Ene, WI: 8.7 in Byron 4North, MN: 8.7 in Hutchinson 1W, MN: 8.7 in Markesan, WI: 8.8 in Danbury, WI: 8.9 in Saint Francis 4.0 E, MN: 9 in Isanti 5.4 S, MN: 9 in Shorewood 0.6 Nw, WI: 9 in Amboy, MN: 9 in Owatonna, MN: 9 in Winona Dam 5 A, MN: 9 in Holcombe, WI: 9 in Kewaunee, WI: 9 in Mauston 1 Se, WI: 9 in Mt Mary College, WI: 9 in St Croix Falls, WI: 9 in Wilton 4.2 E, WI: 9.1 in Spooner Ag Res Stn, WI: 9.1 in Oshkosh 1.3 Nne, WI: 9.3 in Dodge, WI: 9.3 in Friendship, WI: 9.3 in Richfield 3 Ssw, WI: 9.3 in Rockford, MN: 9.3 in Forest Lake 5Ne, MN: 9.5 in Chippewa Falls, WI: 9.5 in Couderay 7 W, WI: 9.5 in Medford, WI: 9.5 in Reedsburg Wwtp, WI: 9.5 in Town Of Westford, WI: 9.5 in Black River Falls 1.7 Nne, WI: 9.6 in Lester Prairie 2S, MN: 9.6 in Oshkosh, WI: 9.8 in Dassel 3Se, MN: 9.9 in Springfield 1.7 Nnw, MN: 10 in Ellendale 0.3 Sw, MN: 10 in Berlin 0.6 Nnw, WI: 10 in Oshkosh 5.2 N, WI: 10 in Cambridge 5Ese, MN: 10 in Carlos 3 Sw, MN: 10 in Lake City, MN: 10 in Melrose, MN: 10 in Fond Du Lac Wwtp, WI: 10 in Jim Falls 3Nw, WI: 10 in La Valle, WI: 10 in Luck, WI: 10 in Mondovi, WI: 10 in Ripon 5 Ne, WI: 10 in Shawano 2Ssw, WI: 10.2 in Ellsworth 1E, WI: 10.3 in Saint Michael 1.3 E, MN: 10.4 in Rush City 2.8 Ne, MN: 10.5 in Roseville 2.1 Nw, MN: 10.5 in Sussex 0.8 Nne, WI: 10.5 in Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C, MN: 10.5 in Milaca, MN: 10.5 in Allenton, WI: 10.5 in Pulaski Wwtp, WI: 10.5 in Spirit Falls, WI: 10.5 in Little Canada 0.9 Wsw, MN: 10.6 in Rosemount Agr Exp Stn, MN: 10.6 in Princeton 3.2 Wsw, MN: 10.7 in Rice, MN: 10.7 in Theilman 1Ssw, MN: 10.8 in Kewaskum 1.8 Wnw, WI: 10.9 in Amery, WI: 10.9 in Chetek 2.0 Se, WI: 11 in Clayton 0.7 Se, WI: 11 in Stevens Point 0.9 Ssw, WI: 11 in Wisconsin Rapids 4.6 Sse, WI: 11 in Andover 1N, MN: 11 in Faribault, MN: 11 in Glenwood 2Wnw, MN: 11 in Olivia 3E, MN: 11 in U Of Mn St Paul, MN: 11 in Ladysmith 3W, WI: 11 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: 11 in Weyauwega 0.1 S, WI: 11.2 in Bird Island 9.0 Nne, MN: 11.3 in Holy Hill 2 E, WI: 11.4 in Merrill 7.0 W, WI: 11.5 in Cannon Falls 2Sw, MN: 11.5 in Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, MN: 11.5 in St Francis, MN: 11.5 in Zumbrota, MN: 11.5 in Stockbridge-Munsee Rsvn, WI: 11.5 in Cecil 5.6 Ene, WI: 11.6 in Pittsville 0.1 Ne, WI: 11.6 in New London, WI: 11.6 in Omro 2.3 Wsw, WI: 11.7 in Rice Lake, WI: 11.7 in Long Lake 0.2 Wsw, MN: 11.8 in Augusta Rs, WI: 11.8 in Wausau 1.7 Ene, WI: 11.9 in Milwaukee 3.6 Nnw, WI: 11.9 in Owen 1E, WI: 11.9 in Montgomery 3.2 Ene, MN: 12 in Brownton Wwtp, MN: 12 in Little Falls 1 N, MN: 12 in Red Wing, MN: 12 in Babcock 1 Wnw, WI: 12 in Brillion, WI: 12 in Cumberland, WI: 12 in Sheldon, WI: 12 in Wis Rapids Grand Av B, WI: 12 in Spooner 10.6 Wnw, WI: 12.1 in Mather 3 Nw, WI: 12.1 in Schofield 3.3 E, WI: 12.2 in Eau Claire C V R Ap, WI: 12.2 in Port Washington, WI: 12.3 in Grantsburg 0.6 Ssw, WI: 12.5 in Redwood Falls, MN: 12.5 in White Rock Dam, MN: 12.5 in Big Falls Hydro, WI: 12.5 in Eau Claire 3Sw, WI: 12.5 in W Bend Fire Stn #2, WI: 12.5 in Edina 1.3 Sw, MN: 12.6 in New Hope, MN: 12.6 in Minnetrista 1.5 Sse, MN: 12.8 in Jackson 1.9 N, WI: 12.8 in St Peter, MN: 12.8 in Eau Pleine Rsvr, WI: 12.8 in Cottage Grove 0.8 Nw, MN: 13 in Benson, MN: 13 in Marshall, MN: 13 in Minneota, MN: 13 in Morgan, MN: 13 in Appleton, WI: 13 in Berlin Wwtp, WI: 13 in Cedar Falls Hydro Pl, WI: 13 in Green Bay Botanical, WI: 13 in Hancock Exp Farm, WI: 13 in Artichoke Lake, MN: 13.1 in Forest Lake 2.8 Ssw, MN: 13.2 in Wheaton, MN: 13.2 in Kimball 3N, MN: 13.3 in Montgomery, MN: 13.3 in Boyceville 3.3 N, WI: 13.5 in Mora, MN: 13.5 in Vadnais Lake, MN: 13.5 in Jump Rvr 3E, WI: 13.5 in Plymouth Wwtp, WI: 13.5 in Kimberly 0.3 Ese, WI: 13.6 in Saukville Wwtp, WI: 13.6 in Browns Valley, MN: 13.7 in Chanhassen Wsfo, MN: 13.7 in Sheboygan 3.0 N, WI: 13.8 in Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Ap, MN: 13.8 in Wausau Wsaw Tv, WI: 13.9 in Wausau Asos, WI: 13.9 in New Ulm 0.8 Nw, MN: 14 in Inver Grove Heights 1.3 Ene, MN: 14 in Woodbury 3.8 Ne, MN: 14 in Canby, MN: 14 in Bloomer, WI: 14 in River Falls, WI: 14 in Jordan 1Ssw, MN: 14.1 in Green Bay Wfo, WI: 14.2 in Green Bay, WI: 14.2 in Hingham Wwtp, WI: 14.4 in River Falls 0.4 E, WI: 14.5 in Tracy, MN: 14.5 in West Bend Public Works, WI: 14.5 in Carver 0.7 W, MN: 14.7 in Shiocton, WI: 14.7 in Oostburg Wwtp, WI: 14.8 in Rockford 1.2 Wnw, MN: 14.9 in Jackson, WI: 14.9 in Afton 4.0 S, MN: 15 in West Bend 1.5 N, WI: 15 in Collegeville St John's, MN: 15 in Gaylord, MN: 15 in Hastings Dam 2, MN: 15 in Montevideo 1Sw, MN: 15 in St James Wwtp, MN: 15 in Baldwin, WI: 15 in Menomonie, WI: 15 in Ridgeland 1Nne, WI: 15 in Rosholt 9 Nne, WI: 15 in Minneapolis 3.8 Ssw, MN: 15.1 in Roberts Wwtp, WI: 15.1 in Germantown Wastewater Utility, WI: 15.4 in Prior Lake 2.0 W, MN: 15.5 in Chaska 2Nw, MN: 15.5 in Rice 1.5 Wsw, MN: 15.7 in Cedarburg 0.8 Nne, WI: 15.8 in Willmar 2N, MN: 15.8 in Stevens Pt, WI: 15.8 in Rosemount 3.3 Wnw, MN: 16 in Ellsworth 3.6 E, WI: 16 in Granite Falls, MN: 16 in Cedarburg 1 E, WI: 16 in Buffalo 2Ne, MN: 16.1 in Minneapolis 3.3 Sw, MN: 16.2 in Wautoma-Silver Lake, WI: 16.7 in Dawson, MN: 17 in Belgium Wwtp, WI: 17 in Waupaca, WI: 17 in Woodbury 0.8 Nne, MN: 17.5 in St Paul 3Sw, MN: 17.5 in Springfield 1 Nw, MN: 17.5 in Grafton Wwtp, WI: 17.7 in Montevideo 0.4 Ssw, MN: 18.3 in Burnsville 3.0 Ne, MN: 18.5 in Milan 1Nw, MN: 18.7 in Saint Paul 2.4 Wsw, MN: 18.8 in Eden Prairie 3.3 Wsw, MN: 18.9 in Madison Wwtp, MN: 19.9 in Ortonville 1N, MN: 20 in Minneapolis Duluth Hayward Green Bay Madison Marquette Towns Town Storm total Green Bay , WI14.2 in Wausau , WI13.9 in Minneapolis , MN13.8 in Mankato , MN12.8 in Eau Claire , WI12.2 in St. Cloud , MN8.6 in La Crosse , WI7.7 in Brainerd , MN7 in Milwaukee , WI6.3 in Rochester , MN6 in Madison , WI4.4 in Two Harbors , MN4 in Ely , MN3.1 in Grand Rapids , MN3.1 in Duluth , MN2.4 in Rhinelander , WI2.4 in International Falls , MN1.3 in Grand Marais , MN1 in Munising , MI0.5 in Minocqua , WI0.3 in Marquette , MI0.1 in Bemidji , MN0 in Ashland , WI0 in Ironwood , MI0 in
Biggest totals
Station Storm total Ortonville 1NMN 20 in Madison WwtpMN 19.9 in Eden Prairie 3.3 WswMN 18.9 in Saint Paul 2.4 WswMN 18.8 in Milan 1NwMN 18.7 in Burnsville 3.0 NeMN 18.5 in Montevideo 0.4 SswMN 18.3 in Grafton WwtpWI 17.7 in Woodbury 0.8 NneMN 17.5 in St Paul 3SwMN 17.5 in Springfield 1 NwMN 17.5 in DawsonMN 17 in Belgium WwtpWI 17 in WaupacaWI 17 in Wautoma-Silver LakeWI 16.7 in Minneapolis 3.3 SwMN 16.2 in Buffalo 2NeMN 16.1 in Rosemount 3.3 WnwMN 16 in Ellsworth 3.6 EWI 16 in Granite FallsMN 16 in
Cross-country ski venues in its path Each venue’s nearest reporting station, within 20 km. Venue pages are on XC Index.
Staring Lake Ski Trails 18.9 in at Eden Prairie 3.3 Wsw, 5 km away Lac Qui Parle State Park 18.7 in at Milan 1Nw, 11 km away Alimagnet Park 18.5 in at Burnsville 3.0 Ne, 6 km away Terrace Oaks Park 18.5 in at Burnsville 3.0 Ne, 3 km away Battle Creek Regional Park East 17.5 in at Woodbury 0.8 Nne, 7 km away Highland 9-hole Golf Course 17.5 in at St Paul 3Sw, 2 km away Chain of Lakes 16.2 in at Minneapolis 3.3 Sw, 3 km away Theodore Wirth South 16.2 in at Minneapolis 3.3 Sw, 5 km away Harry Larson County Forest 16.1 in at Buffalo 2Ne, 17 km away Lake Maria State Park 16.1 in at Buffalo 2Ne, 15 km away Robert Ney Regional Park 16.1 in at Buffalo 2Ne, 14 km away Lebanon Hills Regional Park 16 in at Rosemount 3.3 Wnw, 3 km away Sibley State Park 15.8 in at Willmar 2N, 18 km away Cleary Lake Regional Park 15.5 in at Prior Lake 2.0 W, 6 km away Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15.5 in at Prior Lake 2.0 W, 10 km away Hiawatha Golf Course 15.1 in at Minneapolis 3.8 Ssw, 4 km away Wood Lake Nature Center 15.1 in at Minneapolis 3.8 Ssw, 4 km away Willow River State Park 15.1 in at Roberts Wwtp, 12 km away Afton State Park 15 in at Afton 4.0 S, 2 km away Spring Lake Park Reserve 15 in at Hastings Dam 2, 5 km away St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park 15 in at Afton 4.0 S, 5 km away Lac Lawrann Conservancy 15 in at West Bend 1.5 N, 1 km away He-Nis-Ra Park 14.2 in at Green Bay, 2 km away Hilly Haven Golf Course 14.2 in at Green Bay Wfo, 18 km away Belwin Conservancy 14 in at Woodbury 3.8 Ne, 6 km away Flandrau State Park 14 in at New Ulm 0.8 Nw, 4 km away Lake Elmo Park Reserve 14 in at Woodbury 3.8 Ne, 4 km away Sunfish Lake Park 14 in at Woodbury 3.8 Ne, 5 km away Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area 13.9 in at Wausau Asos, 10 km away And 245 more.
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Storm and dates: NOAA NCEI Snowstorm Database, storm 20110219_20110223_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.