Snowfall ranging from 5 to 10 inches was accompanied by sustained northwest winds which reached 40 mph at times, with gusts as high as 55 mph. The snowfall, strong winds, and existing snow cover resulted in widespread blizzard conditions. Travel was made impossible in much of the area. There were several accidents and vehicles going into ditches, attributed to slick roads and low visibilities. Several motorists were stranded. Businesses were forced to close, and several school and other weekend activities were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 7 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. One caravan of 5 vehicles became stuck just north of Bingham Lake for an extended period before being rescued; two people in the group suffered frostbite. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Interstate 90 was closed during the storm. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 5 to 7 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 to 10 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Interstate 90 was closed during the storm. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Interstate 90 was closed during the storm. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 11-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.