First Alert Weather: April snowfall is common in Wisconsin

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Many in central Wisconsin woke up to another fresh blanket of snow after the quick arrival of a strong cold front Wednesday Night. Snowfall totals from Thursday morning ranged from just over 2.0″ in the Northwoods, to less than an inch in central Wisconsin.

Many people in the area may remember the late season blizzard in April 2018 when all of central Wisconsin was pummeled with 12″ to 30″ of heavy snowfall within a three day span from April 13 – April 15.

Snowfall totals from central Wisconsin's late season blizzard. — Snowfall totals from central Wisconsin's late season blizzard.(WSAW)

In addition to the heavy snowfall, wind gusts over 40 mph continued April 14 and 15, creating white out conditions and lead to several power outages across Wisconsin.

Snowfall ranged from 12" to over 30" during the three-day span, April 13-15, 2018. — Snowfall ranged from 12" to over 30" during the three-day span, April 13-15, 2018.(WSAW)

Most of central Wisconsin on average, does experience snowfall and accumulation throughout the month of April with the Northwoods averaging almost one foot of snow for the entire month.

Rhinelander April Average: 11.9″

Wausau April Average: 6.5″

Marshfield April Average: 5.1″

Stevens Point April Average: 4.2″

Wisconsin Rapids April Average: 3.0″

More on our coverage from 2018:

People Dig Out in Wisconsin

Recap of April 2018 Blizzard from the National Weather Service Office in Green Bay

From WSAW NewsChannel 7′s facebook page.

Anyone else done with this snow?! One of our viewers, Jason, sent this in, and we couldn't agree more. See some more of your April storm pics tonight at 10!
Posted by WSAW NewsChannel 7 on Sunday, April 15, 2018

Spotted in Wausau. Happy spring!
Posted by WSAW NewsChannel 7 on Saturday, April 14, 2018

Coverage from the 2018 Blizzard in Wisconsin.

Coverage from the 2018 Blizzard in Wisconsin - Road Clean up.

Coverage from the 2018 Blizzard in Wisconsin. Kids help cleanup area sidewalks.

Coverage from the 2018 Blizzard in Wisconsin. Birds need help finding food.

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