A strong arctic front surged southward across the Upper Midwest early Wednesday morning January 22nd.  Prior to this front, light snow fell across the Upper Midwest, setting the stage for blowing snow once stronger winds developed.
During the morning, wind speeds increased to over 30 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, along the Minnesota River Valley. Blowing snow developed quickly and caused whiteout conditions in west central, southwest and south central Minnesota during the morning and early afternoon hours. By the mid afternoon, wind speeds diminished, allowing for the surface visibility to improve by sunset.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation advised no travel in west central, southwest and south central Minnesota by late morning due to the blizzard conditions.

Blizzard in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 07:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 09:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 08:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 10:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 09:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.

Blizzard in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 22-JAN-14 08:30:00 to 22-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind speeds increased during the morning and caused whiteout conditions for several hours across the county. By the afternoon, wind speeds diminished allowing for conditions to improve by sunset.