A strong low pressure system over central North Dakota early on the 28th, trekked into southwestern Minnesota during the afternoon, and then moved into northern Iowa during the evening hours. This system deposited heavy snow in the 6 to 10 inch range across much of central and southeast Minnesota (southeast Minnesota's storm data is handled by the Lacrosse National Weather Service office).  Some notable snow amounts include: Princeton 10 inches; Owatonna 9.0 inches; Forest Lake 8.0 inches; Chanhassen NWS Forecast Office 7.8 inches; St Cloud 7.5 inches; Hutchinson 7.0 inches; Willmar 7.0 inches; Albany 7.0 inches; Red Wing 7.0 inches; Long Prairie 7.0 inches.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-00 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER