Northwest winds sustained around 30 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and generally light new snowfall to cause frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Drifting snow closed several roads.

Blizzard in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.

Blizzard in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds sustained at around 30 mph with gusts to over 40 mph, combined with existing loose snow cover and 1 to 3 inches of new snow, produced widespread blowing snow with visibilities frequently less than a quarter mile. Drifting snow blocked several roads.