A winter storm came out of the southwest United States and brought snow and sleet to southeast Minnesota from February 20th into the 21st. Snow accumulations over the 2 days ranged from 5 to 11 inches. Sleet accumulations were minor and less than a tenth of an inch and mainly confined to the area south of Interstate 90. In addition to the snow, strong winds hit the area with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts between 35 and 40 mph. The highest reported snowfall amounts were 10.8 inches in Theilman (Wabasha County) and 10 inches in Lake City (Wabasha County).

Winter Storm in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 21-FEB-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The combination of heavy wet snow and poor visibilities prompted the Dodge County Emergency Manager to issue a no travel advisory around 1130 a.m. Sunday February 20th. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county by 8 a.m. on the 21st with storm totals of 8 to 10 inches by late in the day on the 21st.

Winter Storm in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county by 8 a.m. on the 21st with storm totals of 8 to 10 inches by late in the day on the 21st. Light freezing rain and some sleet also occurred on and off through much of the 20th with only minor ice accumulations.

Winter Storm in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county by 8 a.m. on the 21st. Additional light snow continued to fall through the 21st leading to storm totals of 7 to 9 inches. Light freezing rain and some sleet also occurred through much of the 20th with only minor ice accumulations.

Winter Storm in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 08:15:00 to 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county by 8 a.m. on the 21st with storm totals of 8 to 10 inches by late in the day on the 21st.

Winter Storm in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 08:30:00 to 21-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county by 8 a.m. on the 21st. Additional light snow continued to fall through the 21st leading to storm totals of 7 to 9 inches. Light freezing rain and some sleet also occurred through much of the 20th with only minor ice accumulations.

Winter Storm in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 08:15:00 to 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county by 8 a.m. on the 21st with storm totals of 8 to 10 inches by late in the day on the 21st.

Winter Storm in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 08:30:00 to 21-FEB-11 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Sleet and freezing rain created ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch by the morning of the 21st and there was also 1 to 2 inches of snow. The mixture of precipitation continued through the 21st with little additional ice accumulations. Storm total snow accumulations were generally in the 1 to 4 inch range.