Rain spread across southeast Minnesota on January 16th. Some of this fell as freezing rain with ice accumulations up to 0.1 inches. This ice accumulated on some trees and power lines. A greater impact developed as temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing the standing water to rapidly turn into a sheet of ice on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. Numerous accidents occurred on the icy roads with some schools closed for 2 or 3 days.

Winter Weather in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 13:10:00 to 17-JAN-17 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Dodge County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 03:15:00 to 17-JAN-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Fillmore County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 04:05:00 to 16-JAN-17 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Houston County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 03:15:00 to 17-JAN-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Mower County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 17-JAN-17 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Olmsted County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 17-JAN-17 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Wabasha County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JAN-17 06:20:00 to 17-JAN-17 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Winona County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.