An inverted trough extended into the northern plains from an area of surface low pressure over the central plains.  Much of the area received over 6 inches of snow.  A heavy snow band set up from Cooperstown to Mayville (North Dakota) and toward Wadena, Minnesota.  Up to 2 feet of snow fell along this line.  Wind chills of 20 below to 30 below zero also occurred during the day sunday (January 25th).  17 inches of snow fell at Hillsboro, ND, and 21 inches fell at Ada, MN.  Many sunday church services and other activities were cancelled.  Most schools were closed on monday, or started late.  A 15 to 20 car pileup occurred on the Interstate 94 bridge between Fargo and Moorhead, with only minor injuries reported.  Because of the snow, many areas only had partial mail service on monday.  Such heavy amounts of snow had not been seen since the record setting winter of 1996/97.  Many counties across Minnesota welcomed the heavy snow, as recent years had been tough for outdoor recreational activities.

Winter Storm in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in EAST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in EAST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in SOUTH BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in NORTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in WEST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in EAST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in SOUTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in LAKE OF THE WOODS, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in NORTH BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in WEST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in EAST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-04 15:25:00 to 26-JAN-04 03:15:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.