Widespread moderate to heavy precipitation fell as heavy snow over the northern part of the area, with a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow near the southern border of the state.  Up to 12 inches of snow fell in the heavy snow area.

Heavy Snow in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches, including 6.5 inches at Pipestone, severely limited travel and commerce, with some roads becoming blocked in the northern part of the county. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph contributed to the problems by causing drifting snow and areas of reduced visibilities in blowing snow. The snow was mixed with sleet and freezing rain, especially over the southern part of the county.

Heavy Snow in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches greatly limited travel and commerce, with a few roads becoming blocked. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph contributed to the problems by causing drifting snow and areas of reduced visibilities in blowing snow. The snow was mixed with sleet and freezing rain, especially over the southern part of the county.

Winter Storm in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain and sleet changed to snow. The freezing rain and sleet caused icy travel and walking surfaces. Light glazing was reported from the freezing rain, as well as light sleet accumulations. Snowfall varied from 2 inches in the southeast corner of the county up to 7 inches far northwest. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph caused drifting and some areas of blowing snow in the northwest part of the county. Some roads in the far northwest corner were blocked by the drifting.

Winter Storm in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain and sleet changed to snow. The freezing rain and sleet caused icy travel and walking surfaces. Light glazing was reported from the freezing rain, as well as sleet accumulations up to one inch. Snowfall varied from 1 inch in the southern edge of the county up to 6 inches in the north. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph caused drifting and some areas of blowing snow in the northern part of the county.

Winter Storm in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and sleet changed to snow. The freezing rain and sleet caused icy travel and walking surfaces. Light glazing was reported from the freezing rain, as well as sleet accumulations up to one inch. Snowfall varied from 2 inches along the southern edge of the county up to 7 inches in the central and north, including 7 inches at Worthington. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph caused drifting and some areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Freezing rain and sleet changed to snow. The freezing rain and sleet caused icy travel and walking surfaces. Light glazing was reported from the freezing rain, as well as sleet accumulations up to one inch. Snowfall varied from less than 1 inch in the southeast corner of the county up to 6 inches in the northwest. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph caused drifting and some areas of blowing snow in the northwest part of the county.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 7 to 10 inches severely limited travel and commerce, with some roads becoming blocked. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph contributed to the problems by causing drifting snow and areas of reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Heavy Snow in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 21-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches, including 11 inches at Marshall, severely limited travel and commerce, with some roads becoming blocked. Winds averaging 20 to 30 mph contributed to the problems by causing drifting snow and areas of reduced visibilities in blowing snow.