Snow accumulated up to 6 inches in southwest Minnesota from late morning to the evening of January 5th. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds averaging 15 to 30 mph, with some higher gusts, causing areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4.4 inches at Worthington. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4 inches at Jackson. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.