"Fourth Snowiest Winter"

More snow fell in Milwaukee yesterday, and just like that, we've jumped up to 4th place in the list of top ten snowiest winters. As of 8pm this evening, the National Weather Service reports a grand total of 84.5 inches -- 40 inches more than normal.

Here is the list of top ten snowiest winters in Milwaukee:

RANK / AMOUNT / SEASON

1. . 109.8 -- 1885-86
2. ... 94.2 -- 1897-98
3. ... 93.3 -- 1959-60
4. ... 84.5 -- 2007-08
5. ... 83.2 -- 1973-74
6. ... 82.9 -- 1978-79
7. ... 82.6 -- 1903-04
8. ... 81.9 -- 1993-94
9. ... 80.8 -- 1922-23
10. ... 80.7 -- 1977-78

The totals will continue to rise as the winter progresses. We still have the rest of March and April remaining, with more snow likely to fall before we officially reach Spring.

Please note: The winter season in these ranking is defined from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. This takes into account the entire cold season. This differs, however, from the meteorological winter, which is defined as December through February of the following year.

Stay tuned. Nine more inches until we reach the #3 spot!

"Milwaukee Reaches Fourth Snowiest Season"

-Jon
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