Round two of two powerful winter storms plagued the upper Midwest in less than 48 hours as another fast moving system brought substantial snowfall, low temperatures, blizzard conditions and dangerously cold wind chills values.

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

Snow began in Waseca County after 5 am. After 11 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in Freeborn County after 5 am. After 10 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in Meeker County after 3 am. After 10 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Renville County after midnight and quickly became heavy after 9 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1030 am and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Redwood County after midnight and quickly became heavy after 9 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1030 am and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Pope County around midnight. After 3 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Brown County after 4 am and quickly became heavy after 10 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1130 am and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Nicollet County after 4 am and quickly became heavy after 8 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1130 am and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Mcleod County after midnight. After 9 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in the western part of Lac Qui Parle County before midnight of December 19th. After 3 am, snow became heavier as wind increased significantly between 9 am and 2 pm. This is the time period where both surface visibilities were near one quarter of a mile and wind speeds were averaging around 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in the western part of Yellow Medicine County before midnight of December 19th. After 3 am, snow became heavier as wind increased significantly between 9 am and 2 pm. This is the time period where both surface visibilities were near one quarter of a mile and wind speeds were averaging around 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Kandiyohi County around midnight. After 3 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in the western part of Chippewa County before midnight of December 19th. After 3 am, snow became heavier as wind increased significantly between 9 am and 2 pm. This is the time period where both surface visibilities were near one quarter of a mile and wind speeds were averaging around 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in the Stevens County are before midnight of December 19th. After 3 am, snow became heavier as wind increased significantly between 9 am and 4 pm. This is the time period where both surface visibilities were near one quarter of a mile and wind speeds were averaging around 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Douglas County before midnight of December 19th. After 3 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in Steele County after 6 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in the western part of Swift County before midnight of December 19th. After 3 am, snow became heavier as wind increased significantly between 9 am and 4 pm. This is the time period where both surface visibilities were near one quarter of a mile and wind speeds were averaging around 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Blizzard in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Watonwan County after 4 am and quickly became heavy after 9 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1130 am and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in Blue Earth County after 5 am and quickly became heavy after 9 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1230 pm and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in Martin County after 5 am and quickly became heavy after 9 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1230 pm and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

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

Snow began in Faribault County after 5 am and quickly became heavy after 9 am. Wind speeds increased significantly during the late morning, with frequent gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The lowest surface visibilities and highest wind speeds occurred between 1230 pm and 430 pm. The winter storm continued through the early evening, but snowfall became light and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Sibley County after midnight. After 9 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and early afternoon. The winter storm continued through the afternoon, but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Le Sueur County after 2 am. After 8 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in rice County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Scott County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Sherburne County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Todd County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Wright County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Goodhue County after 6 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Dakota County after 6 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Morrison County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Stearns County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Benton County after 5 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Washington County after 6 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Kanabec County after 6 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Mille Lacs County after 6 am. After 12 pm, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 20-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 20-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Carver County after 2 am. After 8 am, snow became heavier, with periods of heavy snow in the late morning and afternoon. The winter storm continued through the early evening but snowfall became lighter and surface visibilities improved.