A very powerful low pressure system trekked from southeast Kansas to northeast Wisconsin on February 20th.   As the storm system deepened, it produced a shield of heavy snow and embedded thunderstorms on its northwestern flank, which produced snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.  A rain/snow mix began across much of the area during the morning of the 20th as temperatures hovered in the middle 30s, but precipitation quickly transitioned to heavy snow by early afternoon.  The snow continued through the early morning hours of the 21st before tapering off.
As the low tracked through Wisconsin and into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northwest winds increased to between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts to between 40 and 50 mph. Blizzard conditions developed overnight across the vast open terrain of southern Minnesota. Visibility dropped to near zero at times with winds producing snow drifts up to three feet deep.  These drifts closed numerous roads and highways across Southern Minnesota (including portions of I-90 and I-35).

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near Roseville.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near Prior Lake.

Winter Storm in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 11 inches fell near Elk River.

Winter Storm in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 8 inches fell near Kimball.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near Oak Park Heights.

Winter Storm in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near St. Michael.

Blizzard in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near Blaine.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 8 inches fell near Rice.

Blizzard in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near Waconia.

Winter Storm in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 9 inches fell near Stacy and Wyoming.

Winter Storm in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 10 inches fell near Burnsville.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 11 inches fell near Minneapolis.

Blizzard in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 11 inches fell near the town of Isanti.

Winter Storm in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 13 inches fell near Woodland.

Blizzard in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 17:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the evening with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 6 to 7 inches fell near Hutchinson.

Blizzard in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Blizzard in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured several inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 7 inches fell near Darwin.

Winter Storm in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 8 inches fell near Milaca.

Blizzard in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.

Winter Storm in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured over 6 inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. Locally, 8 inches fell south of Hillman.

Blizzard in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several resources from trained spotters, local public, and county officials measured a few inches of snowfall in a 12 hour period. In addition, winds increased significantly during the afternoon with gusts over 45 mph at times in open country. These winds combined with snow that created whiteout conditions for several hours and causing numerous roads, including state highways to close due to impassable roads.