Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch in southwest Minnesota, mostly near the southern border of the state.  The icing occurred from a few hours after midnight through the daytime hours. There was widespread icing on roads and other surfaces. The impact of the icing was fairly limited for several reasons. Traffic was very limited because the day was a holiday, and because some businesses closings and activity cancellations were announced ahead of the storm near the southern border of the state. Winds remained light, preventing significant damage to trees and power lines. There were several vehicle accidents, but they were not numerous in any given area.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of up to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated lightly on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Lakefield reported 0.17 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and freezing drizzle of less than 0.05 inch caused icy roads, and accumulated lightly on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and freezing drizzle of less than 0.05 inch caused icy roads, and accumulated lightly on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of up to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated lightly on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Worthington reported 0.18 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain and freezing drizzle of less than 0.05 inch caused icy roads, and accumulated lightly on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday.