Extreme Cold, Blowing Snow, and Whiteout Conditions, Baron County, WI

Video Description

A strong Arctic cold front swept through the area, bringing light to moderate snow. Winds gusted up to 30 mph during the afternoon, creating blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions in some areas. This video package was shot in Barron County, Wisconsin along HWY M and on HWY 53.

Shot Sheet

Clips 1-2. Driving into an area of near white conditions on HWY M in Barron County.
Clips 3-4. Blowing snow along HWY M.
Clips 5-6. Blowing snow on HWY 53 heading northwards.
Clip 7. The Barron County Highway Department is plowing snow in the southbound lane.
Clips 8-9. Blowing snow at a different area along HWY M.
Clips 10-12. A beautiful but very cold sunset. Temperature was around 9 below at sunset.

Location

Rice Lake, WI

Barron County