On This Day In 1996:

An arctic cold front moved through the region. Prior to the cold front, temperatures were in the 50s across southern Wisconsin. However, by the end of the day, the temperatures had fallen below zero. The temperature fell 57 degrees at Richland Center, WI (52/-5) and 58 degrees in Platteville, WI (51/-7). It was the greatest diurnal temperature change at both locations. In addition, 1.03 " of (liquid equivalent) precipitation fell at Guttenberg, IA making it their wettest January day. Snowfall totals from the storm: In IA: New Hampton (7"), Postville (6"). In MN: Preston (8"), Hokah (7"), Lanesboro (6"). In WI: Galesville (6"), Mondovi (6"), Sparta (6").

- Quads, hailing from Grand Marsh Observatory atop Elk Castle Hill