Northerly winds gusting at times to over 50 mph combined with existing heavy snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce blizzard conditions, with visibilities frequently lowering to below a quarter mile during the night and daytime hours of February 7th and 8th. These conditions were widespread, despite less severe conditions in a few sheltered areas, mainly in cities and towns. Several people attempting travel either drove off roads or became stuck, including at least one semi truck on Interstate 90. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday, February 8th.

Winter Weather in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing heavy snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing heavy snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing heavy snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Blizzard in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Blizzard in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing heavy snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Blizzard in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing heavy snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th. A peak gust of 55 mph was recorded at Windom Airport.

Blizzard in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing heavy snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Blizzard in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing heavy snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Blizzard in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing heavy snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities, including a semi truck on Interstate 90. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th. A peak gust of 58 mph was recorded at Jackson Airport.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 07-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Northerly winds gusting to near 50 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities lowering to below a half mile at times. New snow of less than a half inch fell during this time.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.