The Upper Midwest had a long duration winter storm event that developed Monday morning, December 2nd, and eventually evolved into a large storm system that moved from the Plains, northeast across the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes region by late Wednesday night.
A weak disturbance produced locally two to six inches across central Minnesota from Long Prairie, eastward to Milaca, North Branch, and into Wisconsin from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. An isolated 8.2 inch total occurred north of Mora in northern Kanabec County.  Some of the precipitation changed over to rain in east central Minnesota as warmer air began to surge northward.
By early Tuesday, much warmer air from the southern United States produced precipitation in the form of sleet, rain and snow that fell through late Tuesday evening across portions of south central and east central Minnesota. The mixture of precipitation eventually changed over to all snow Tuesday night, into Wednesday and produced a swath of 6 to 9 inches of snow from southwest Minnesota, northeast to central, east central Minnesota, and into portions of west central Wisconsin.
The heaviest snow fell late Wednesday morning, into early Wednesday evening as the surface low tracked from eastern Kansas, north-northeast to Lake Superior. Some of the higher snowfall totals include; south of Hillman in Morrison County with 9.2 inches, 8.5 inches near St. Michael in Wright County, and 7.8 inches south of Bird Island in Renville County of southwest Minnesota.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 02-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A prolonged snowfall event, produced locally 5 to 8 inches across portions of Douglas County, with the heaviest in the northeast portion. Although up to 4 inches fell initially Monday, occasional light snow continued into Wednesday afternoon, December 4th, and produced the local amounts of 6 to 8 inches.

Winter Storm in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 02-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A prolonged snowfall event, produced locally 5 to 8 inches across most of Todd County, with the heaviest in the northern portion. Although up to 4 inches fell initially Monday, occasional light snow continued into Wednesday afternoon, December 4th, and produced the local amounts up to 8 inches.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across mainly the northern portion of the county.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 6 to 9 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 02-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A prolonged snowfall event, produced locally 6 to 8 inches across most of Kanabec County, with the heaviest in the northern portion. Some areas in the northern part of the county received a quick 6 inches Monday evening, but occasional light snow continued into Wednesday afternoon, December 4th, and produced the local amounts up to 8 inches.

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 6 to 8 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 6 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 8 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the far northern part of the county.

Winter Storm in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the far southeast corner of the county.

Winter Storm in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 6 to 8 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the far northwest corner of the county.

Winter Storm in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 6 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 02-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A prolonged snowfall event, produced locally 6 to 9 inches across most of Morrison County, with the heaviest in the northern portion. Although up to 4 inches fell initially Monday, occasional light snow continued into Wednesday afternoon, December 4th, and produced the local amounts up to 9 inches.

Winter Storm in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 02-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A prolonged snowfall event, produced locally 6 to 8 inches across most of Mills Lacs County, with the heaviest in the northern portion. Some areas in the northern part of the county received a quick 6 inches Monday evening, but occasional light snow continued into Wednesday afternoon, December 4th, and produced the local amounts up to 8 inches.

Winter Storm in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 7 inches of snow across a small portion of northern and eastern Stearns County.

Winter Storm in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 04-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although some precipitation fell Monday and Tuesday in the form of snow, sleet and rain, the bulk of the heavier snow fell early Wednesday morning, through Wednesday afternoon. This storm produced locally 5 to 8 inches of snow across the county.