Surface low pressure moved into the western Dakotas on the afternoon of the 17th, spreading snow into portions of the northwest quarter of Minnesota. Gusty southeast winds also led to low visibilities with the falling and blowing snow. Snow amounts generally ranged from four to eight inches.

Winter Storm in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 10 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 10 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 10 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 10 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 8 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in WEST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 8 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 8 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.

Winter Storm in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 17-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A brief period of mixed freezing rain and sleet was quickly followed by a period of very heavy snow on Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations reached from 6 to 8 inches. Overnight the temperatures dropped and winds increased substantially, so that by Monday morning blizzard conditions were developing.