Existing deep snow cover, and fresh snowfall of 2 to 6 inches over 3 to 4 days, resulted in areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. While there were areas of low visibilities, the main problem appeared to be the drifting snow and icy roads which contributed to numerous accidents during and after the event.
Reports from law enforcement indicated that the blowing snow coming across roads, combined with traffic, was putting a glaze on the roads.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event, including a woman who sustained minor injuries from a rollover during the event.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event, including two people who sustained minor injuries during the event; one from sliding into the Interstate 90 median, and from a rollover on Highway 71 north of Jackson.

Winter Weather in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.