Strong winds caused blizzard conditions over southwest Minnesota, mainly away from the southern border of the state. The strong winds combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall. The new snowfall varied mostly from 2 to 4 inches. Zero visibilities and drifting snow made travel virtually impossible. Wind chill readings were driver to as low as 40 below zero.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of 2 inches or less to produce blowing snow, with brief visibilities around a quarter mile in places. Temperatures falling to near or a little below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of 2 inches or less to produce blowing snow, with brief visibilities around a quarter mile in places. Temperatures falling to near or a little below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of 2 inches or less to produce blowing snow, with brief visibilities around a quarter mile in places. Temperatures falling to near or a little below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of 2 inches or less to produce blowing snow, with brief visibilities around a quarter mile in places. Temperatures falling to near or a little below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sustained winds over 30 mph with gusts to over 45 mph, existing snow cover, and 2 to 5 inches of new snow combined to produce widespread visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow, with drifting of the snow blocking roads. Temperatures falling to several degrees below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 25 to 40 below zero.

Blizzard in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Sustained winds over 30 mph with gusts to over 45 mph, existing snow cover, and 2 to 5 inches of new snow combined to produce widespread visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow, with drifting of the snow blocking roads. Temperatures falling to several degrees below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 25 to 40 below zero.

Winter Weather in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of 2 inches or less to produce blowing snow, with brief visibilities around a quarter mile in places. Temperatures falling to near or a little below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winds sustained around 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of 2 inches or less to produce blowing snow, with brief visibilities around a quarter mile in places. Temperatures falling to near or a little below zero combined with the strong winds to produce wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero.