"Snowiest Winter in 110 Years"Yesterday's snowfall was pretty severe, but it did bump Milwaukee up to being the second snowiest winter in recorded history. The last time we had this much snow, the present 113-year-old historic Milwaukee
city hall was only three years old... AND the world's tallest skyscraper. Electric trolleys, horses, carriages, and wagons filled the dirt and cobblestone streets. And my current neighborhood didn't even exist (it wouldn't be developed for another 40 years).
Yesterday, the National Weather Service clocked Milwaukee at 12.5 inches of fresh new snow. That brings our winter total up to 96.9 inches -- 57 above normal, and easily enough to eclipse the winter of 1898. I'm still waiting to hear the final snowfall numbers in my neighborhood.
Here's the list of top ten snowiest winters in Milwaukee:
RANK / AMOUNT / SEASON
1. . 109.8 -- 1885-86
2. ... 96.9 -- 2007-08
3. ... 94.2 -- 1897-98
4. ... 93.3 -- 1959-60
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
Totals might rise a bit, as small amounts of snow could still fall. However, as we've reached the warmer weather of Spring, it's unlikely we'll get the 14 inches necessary to move us into #1.
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.
It's been a busy winter. Time for some flowers and warm sunny days!
UPDATE: - (5:32 PM)
The official numbers for
my neighborhood have been released. According to the National Weather Service, yesterday's snowstorm dumped a whopping 18.5 inches. That's probably the most any single snowstorm has dropped on my sidewalks this entire winter.
UPDATE: - (6:53 PM)
Alright... my sidewalks are cleared. Time for a nice long nap.
-Jon
posted by Jon at 3:42 AM I I
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