[Adapted from a public statement from Patrol Captain John Rousseau, Division Director – Patrol, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, 16-March-2026]
While Blizzard Elsa’s snowfall totals ranged from 20 to 30 inches across most of the county, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, along with other emergency and essential services, worked throughout the storm to protect the community and provide assistance. Severe weather conditions made response efforts more difficult than usual.
Storm Response Summary (March 15th–16th, 2026)…