Rain and freezing rain changed to snow in southwest Minnesota during the afternoon of April 10th. The snow became moderate to heavy at times and was accompanied by north winds averaging 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions from the Pipestone and Slayton areas north. The blizzard conditions continued into the early morning of April 11th. Traffic was brought to a standstill, and many schools and businesses were forced to close.

Blizzard in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow, beginning as rain and freezing rain, fell from just after noon on April 10th to the very early morning of April 11th. The snow accumulated 2 to 6 inches with the greatest accumulations over the northern part of the county. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. A few power outages were reported as power lines fell from the weight of the wet snow and the strong winds.

Blizzard in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, beginning as rain and freezing rain, fell from just after noon on April 10th to the very early morning of April 11th. The snow accumulated 1 to 6 inches with the greatest accumulations over the northwestern part of the county. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. A few power outages were reported as power lines fell from the weight of the wet snow and the strong winds.

Blizzard in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow, beginning as rain and freezing rain, fell from just after noon on April 10th to the very early morning of April 11th. The snow accumulated 2 to 7 inches with the greatest accumulations over the western part of the county. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as power lines fell from the weight of the wet snow and the strong winds.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 10-APR-08 13:00:00 to 11-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow, beginning as rain and freezing rain, fell from just after noon on April 10th to the morning of April 11th. The snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches with the 8 inch report 5 miles north of Ivanhoe. The snow was accompanied by north winds averaging around 30 mph and gusting to 45 mph. This produced blizzard conditions, with zero visibilities and drifting snow making travel impossible. Schools and numerous businesses were forced to close. Power outages were reported as power lines fell from the weight of the wet snow and the strong winds.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 10-APR-08 14:00:00 to 11-APR-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow, accompanied at the start by rain and freezing rain, fall from the afternoon of April 10th into the very early morning of April 11th. North winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph caused visibilities below a mile in the snow and blowing snow, temporarily making travel very difficult.