A small, but potent low pressure system tracked along the South Dakota/Nebraska border late on January 29th and across southeast Minnesota on the morning of January 30th.  As it pushed through the area, it strengthened and produced a narrow band of heavy snow on its north side that bisected east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin, including the Twin Cities Metro.  The heavy snow arrived a few hours before the morning commute began and peaked during the commute, producing snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.  This led to severe societal impacts with hundreds of spin outs and commute times that doubled or tripled that of normal.  The warning had been issued due to heavy snowfall rates expected during the morning commute.  Snow quickly tapered off during the mid to late morning hours, but areas of blowing snow persisted into the afternoon as northerly winds increased.

Winter Storm in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 03:30:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 3 to 7 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Blaine had the highest measured report of 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 03:30:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 4 to 6 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Watertown had the highest measured report of 5.8 inches.

Winter Storm in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 2 to locally 5 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. There was a major pile up on interstate 35 north of Forest Lake due to the snowfall.

Winter Storm in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 3 to 6 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Rosemount had the highest measured report of 6.0 inches.

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 5 to 7 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Roseville had the highest measured report of 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 5 to 7 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Minneapolis had the highest measured report of 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 04:30:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 4 to 6 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Oakdale had the highest measured report of 6.4 inches.

Winter Storm in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 30-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 3 to 7 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of Red Wing had the highest measured report of 7.0 inches.