A winter storm hit southeast Minnesota on December 28th and 29th with heavy snow and strong winds.  As the storm lifted north out of the Southern Plains states, snow moved into southeast Minnesota during the late morning of the 28th. The heaviest snow fell during the late afternoon and early evening of the 28th with 1 to 2 inch per hour rates, causing a rapid deterioration in road conditions and dangerous travel conditions. By the time the snow ended on the 29th, totals across southeast Minnesota ranged from 5 to 8 inches. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches at the Rochester airport (Olmsted County).  Significant blowing and drifting of the snow occurred as winds gusted into the 25 to 40 mph range.

Winter Storm in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported around 6 inches of snow across Dodge County. The highest reported total was 6.5 inches west of Hayfield. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported between 6 and 8 inches of snow across Houston County. The highest reported total was 8.1 inches near Reno. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported between 6 and 8 inches of snow across Winona County. The highest reported total was 8.3 inches south of the city of Winona. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported between 4 and 6 inches of snow across Wabasha County. The highest reported total was 6.5 inches in Reads Landing. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 6 to 8 inches of snow across Olmsted County. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches at the Rochester airport. Winds gusting into the 30 to 35 mph range created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported around 5 inches of snow across Mower County. The highest reported total was 5 inches in Austin. Winds gusting to around 30 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported between 5 and 7 inches of snow across Fillmore County. The highest reported total was 7.1 inches at Wykoff. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow.