A low pressure system developed from western North Dakota into southeastern South Dakota from Sunday the 14th into Monday the 15th.  The storm caused a few hours of  ground blizzard conditions through mid afternoon on the 14th, over portions of the state, as described in the 14 April Blizzard Episode.  From late Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, widespread heavy snow and strong winds overspread eastern North Dakota into northwest and west central Minnesota, producing form 4 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow and frequent wind gust of from 30 to 35 mph. Roadways across the area were made impassable and most area schools were either closed on Monday or had delayed start times.  Snowfall and winds tapered off slowly through the late forenoon and early afternoon.

Winter Storm in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in LAKE OF THE WOODS, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in EAST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WEST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in NORTH BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in NORTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in EAST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in SOUTH BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in SOUTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WEST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in EAST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in EAST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-13 12:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

From 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow developed across northwest and west central Minnesota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In addition, strong winds developed through the afternoon and produced frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph which significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow through the overnight hours.