Heavy snow spread into the southern edge of Minnesota from south to north during the afternoon of January 24th, and continued through the night and into the morning of January 25th. Winds of 20 to 30 mph created significant blowing and drifting of the snow, closing some roads. Some schools closed for the day or closed early on January 24th, and many also closed for the day or opened late on January 25th. Several  businesses also closed. The snow accumulated as much as 7 inches near the southern border of the state, with lesser accumulations to the north. The blowing and drifting there made travel extremely difficult in some areas.

Winter Storm in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 5 inches at Luverne. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 5 inches near Windom. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Weather in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 3 inches at Pipestone. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 4 inches near Currie. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 6 inches near Round Lake. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 7 inches, including 7 inches near Lakefield. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 24-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of drifting snow.