Freezing rain and freezing drizzle preceded snow in southwest Minnesota on December 15th. The freezing precipitation began during the morning hours and produced significant ice accumulations. Precipitation changed to snow during the day and light snow continued into the evening. Ice storm and winter storm conditions were produced in some areas, either for ice accumulations alone, or for the combination of ice and snow accumulations.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at one quarter inch. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 2 inches of snow, including 2 inches at Tyler. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, measured at one quarter inch at Marshall. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 2 inches of snow, including 2 inches at Marshall. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at one quarter inch. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 2 inches of snow, including 1.5 inches 5 miles north of Pipestone. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Storm in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, estimated at one quarter inch. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 2 inches of snow. Strong northwest winds produced some drifting snow. Roads were made very icy, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools. The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of around one inch.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools. The freezing rain was followed by snowfall of around one inch.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools. The freezing rain was followed by snowfall one inch or less.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, causing icy roads, as well as cancellations or early dismissals at some schools. The freezing rain was followed by snowfall one inch or less.