Heavy precipitation with rapid cooling produced a combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow over all of southwest Minnesota from the early morning hours of April 9th, to the morning of April 11th. Moderate to heavy ice accumulations were reported along and for some distance north of Interstate 90. These were followed by moderate to heavy snow and sleet accumulations. The ice accumulations, greater than a half inch in some areas, caused major tree and power line damage in the ice storm area. Fallen branches and limbs were numerous, trees were destroyed, roads were blocked, and some vehicles and homes suffered damages from the falling trees, limbs, and branches. There were also major power outages because of the power line and power pole damage. Strong winds with and following the storm, not strong enough to cause significant damage under dry conditions, contributed greatly to the tree and power line damage. The snow and sleet accumulations made travel difficult, especially in areas where downed trees and power lines were already causing road blockages.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 03:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain and freezing drizzle producing light ice accumulations, then changing to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 12.5 inches at Ivanhoe. The winter precipitation made travel very difficult, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 03:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain and freezing drizzle producing light ice accumulations, then changing to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 14.5 inches near Marshall. The winter precipitation made travel very difficult, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 02:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to a half inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 9.4 inches at Slayton. Many branches, limbs, whole trees, and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. Both urban areas and rural electric cooperatives suffered major power line damage. Trees and tree debris blocked many roads, and damaged several vehicles and homes. Major power outages were reported, affecting thousands of people. The winter precipitation made travel impossible in many areas, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 02:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to a half inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 6.7 inches at Luverne. Many branches, limbs, whole trees, and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. Both urban areas and rural electric cooperatives suffered major power line damage. Trees and tree debris blocked many roads, and damaged several vehicles and homes. Major power outages were reported, affecting thousands of people. The winter precipitation made travel impossible in many areas, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 02:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain producing light to moderate ice accumulations, then changing to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 13.7 inches at Pipestone. The combination of ice accumulations and wind brought down several branches, limbs, and power lines, blocking some roads and causing a few power outages. The winter precipitation made travel very difficult, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 17:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to a half inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 7.4 inches at Windom. Many branches, limbs, whole trees, and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. Both urban areas and rural electric cooperatives suffered major power line damage. Trees and tree debris blocked many roads, and damaged several vehicles and homes. Major power outages were reported, affecting thousands of people. The winter precipitation made travel impossible in many areas, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 17:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to a half inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 10 inches near Worthington. Many branches, limbs, whole trees, and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. Both urban areas and rural electric cooperatives suffered major power line damage, with the rural cooperatives alone reporting 16 million dollars in damages. Trees and tree debris blocked many roads, and damaged several vehicles and homes. Major power outages were reported, affecting thousands of people. The winter precipitation made travel impossible in many areas, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-13 17:00:00 to 11-APR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to a half inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 5 to 10 inches. Many branches, limbs, whole trees, and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. Both urban areas and rural electric cooperatives suffered major power line damage, with the rural cooperatives alone reporting 6 million dollars in damages. Trees and tree debris blocked many roads, and damaged several vehicles and homes. Major power outages were reported, affecting thousands of people. The winter precipitation made travel impossible in many areas, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.