A powerful storm system developed across the central Plains late Monday evening, and moved northeast across the Midwest and slowed down.
Copious amounts of moisture moved northward across Minnesota and developed a band of heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms the morning of Tuesday March 22nd. Some of the rainfall began to mix with sleet by the afternoon across portions of central Minnesota. The mixture of sleet, snow and patches of freezing rain switched over to all snow by Tuesday evening, and became heavy at times during the night.
Periods of heavy snow occurred across central Minnesota between midnight and 6 am, then translated south after 6 am. Several areas from Alexandria, eastward to Little Falls and Mora received locally 6 to 11 inches of snow before it tapered off Wednesday morning.

Winter Storm in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 14:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 11 inches fell.

Winter Storm in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 23-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 11 inches fell.

Winter Storm in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 23-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 7 inches fell.

Winter Storm in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around 6 am. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation. Several reports of heavy snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county between midnight and sunrise.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation. Several reports of heavy snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county between midnight and 6 am.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around 6 am. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 14:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 9 inches fell.

Winter Storm in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 9 inches fell.

Winter Storm in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 6 inches fell.

Winter Storm in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.

Winter Storm in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around sunrise. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 8 inches fell.

Winter Storm in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county.  By the time the snow taper off to flurries, locally 10 inches fell.