Initially, ahead of an arctic cold front, southwest winds gusted above 35 mph for several hours leading to blizzard conditions across portions of south central, central and west central Minnesota. There was a brief period where winds decreased in the mid to late afternoon hours before the main arctic front moved through. By the early evening, winds increased from the northwest and created blizzard conditions once again across portions of south central, central and west central Minnesota. Although no roads closed during the period, county officials advised no travel as snow drifts made it very hazardous to drive, and with some roads ice covered due to the past winter storm, many accidents occurred.

Blizzard in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 13:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 13:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 14:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.

Blizzard in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 26-FEB-14 13:00:00 to 26-FEB-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several sources from local observations, road conditions, official ASOS/AWOS sites, and the local public indicated blizzard conditions for several hours during the afternoon, and evening of February 26th.