Wet snow accumulated up to 7 inches in southwest Minnesota on November 18th. Northwest winds gusting as high as 57 mph combined with the falling snow to lower visibilities to below a quarter mile at times, making travel difficult. Wind chills were driven down into the teens, not an unusual level for mid November. However, the change to colder weather was sudden, as unseasonably warm weather had brought daytime temperatures as warm as the 60s within the previous five days.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 05:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wet snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which caused widespread visibilities of less than a quarter mile while the snow was falling. Travel was difficult because of the low visibility and snow covered surfaces. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures. Classes were cancelled at many schools.

Blizzard in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 05:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wet snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6 inches at Pipestone. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which caused widespread visibilities of less than a quarter mile while the snow was falling. Travel was difficult because of the low visibility and snow covered surfaces. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures. Classes were cancelled at many schools.

Blizzard in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 05:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wet snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 7 inches at Marshall. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which caused widespread visibilities of less than a quarter mile while the snow was falling. Travel was difficult because of the low visibility and snow covered surfaces. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures. Classes were cancelled at many schools.

Blizzard in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 05:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wet snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 5 inches north of Currie. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which caused widespread visibilities of less than a quarter mile while the snow was falling. Travel was difficult because of the low visibility and snow covered surfaces. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures. Classes were cancelled at many schools.

Winter Storm in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 04:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wet snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which combined with the falling snow to produce visibilities less than a quarter mile at times. Travel was difficult because of the low visibility and slippery surfaces. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures. Classes were delayed or cancelled at many schools.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 05:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wet snow accumulated 1 to 4 inches, including 3 inches northwest of Windom. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which caused areas of visibilities around a half mile at times while the snow was falling. The low visibilities and slippery surfaces made travel hazardous. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures.

Winter Storm in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 04:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wet snow accumulated 2 to 5 inches, including 4 inches northwest of Worthington. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which combined with the falling snow to produce visibilities less than a quarter mile at times. Travel was difficult because of the low visibility and slippery surfaces. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures. Classes were delayed or cancelled at many schools.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 18-NOV-16 05:00:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wet snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches over the northwest corner of Jackson County, with less than one inch to the southeast. The snow was accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 55 mph, which caused areas of visibilities around a half mile at times while the snow was falling. The low visibilities and slippery surfaces made travel hazardous. Wind chills were driven down into the teens after an immediately preceding period of much above normal temperatures.