Snow totals range from 6 to 12 inches across Milwaukee County

A winter storm dumped up to a foot of snow in parts of Milwaukee County over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee.

The official snowfall total at Mitchell International Airport was eight inches as of Nov. 30, said Andrew Quigley, a meteorologist with the weather service.

“A lot of data is still pouring in this morning,” Quigley said on Nov. 30.

Areas east of the I-43/94 freeway that are closer to the lakeshore reported less snow, falling in the range of six to eight inches, he said.

Communities in the western part of Milwaukee County, such as West Allis, Greenfield and Wauwatosa, had reported snowfall totals between nine and 12 inches, he added.

The difference is the result of a still-relatively-warm Lake Michigan, which typically stays above freezing through December, Quigley said.

The winter storm warning expired at 6 a.m. Nov. 30.

A winter advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. Nov. 30. The advisory notes wind gusts will cause snow to blow and drift, making for potentially hazardous driving conditions as people finish their Thanksgiving travels.

The holiday storm resulted in car crashes, flight cancellations and power outages in the Milwaukee area.

For live updates on road conditions and crashes in Wisconsin, check the 511 Wisconsin map.