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.  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 spinouts and commute times that doubled or tripled that of normal.  The warning had been issued due to heavy snowfall rates during the morning commute.  The snow quickly tapered off during the late morning hours, but areas of blowing snow persisted into the afternoon as northerly winds increased.

Winter Storm in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (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 Boyceville had the highest measured report of 7.3 inches.

Winter Storm in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (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 Eau Claire had the highest measured report of 6.0 inches.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (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 River Falls had the highest measured report of 5.5 inches.

Winter Storm in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snowfall observers measured 4 to 8 inches before the storm moved off to the east during the late morning. The city of East Farmington had the highest measured report of 7.5 inches.

Winter Storm in ST. CROIX, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (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 Baldwin had the highest measured report of 7.0 inches.

Winter Storm in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (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 Rice Lake had the highest measured report of 6.2 inches.

Winter Storm in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 30-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 12:00:00 (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 Holcombe had the highest measured report of 7.0 inches.