This storm system moved out of the Rockies, and into the Upper Midwest late Tuesday night, and into Wednesday, February 20th. Deep moisture was present during the onset of this storm, which allowed for much higher snowfall rates. There was also ample upper level jet energy that was coupled with mid-level forcing during the overnight and early morning hours of Wednesday February 20th. There was also presence of gulf moisture that interacted with the storm early in the development. The surface low was weak, and moved overhead across southern Minnesota during the morning of Wednesday, February 20th.
Snowfall amounts had already reached 6 inches in southwest Minnesota by 6 am Wednesday. During the morning, as snowfall was locally heavy at times, and snowfall rates were one to two inches per hour, amounts ranged from 6 to 12 inches by noon from southwest Minnesota, northeast that including portions of the Twin Cities, and west central Wisconsin. Locally a foot, with isolated 15 inches, fell around New Ulm and Mankato before the snow tapered off in the afternoon.

Winter Storm in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 6 and 8 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 7.8 inches near Lake Lillian. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 to 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 10.0 inches in the city of Le Sueur. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few reports from Martin County had around 6 to 7 inches of snow by the mid morning. Most of the heavy snow tapered off by the late morning, with mainly flurries in the afternoon.

Winter Storm in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 to 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 10.0 inches near Hutchinson. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 to 9 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 8.5 inches in Darwin. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 04:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few weather observers measured around 8 inches of snow in the southern half of the county. The highest amount measured was 7.9 inches near Foreston.

Winter Storm in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 to 12 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 14.6 inches east of New Ulm. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 9 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 8.9 inches in North St. Paul. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 6 to 8 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 7.5 inches in the city of Lamberton. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 6 to 8 inches of snow that fell across the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 to 11 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 11.0 inches in the city of Webster. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 to 13 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 12.8 inches in the city of Belle Plaine. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 03:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 7 to 9 inches of snow that fell across the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the mid to late morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 11.0 inches north of Henderson. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 03:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 7 to 9 inches of snow that fell across the southeast part of the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 6 to 9 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest amount measured was 9.0 inches in Owatonna. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 6 to 8 inches of snow that fell across the eastern quarter of the county.

Winter Storm in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 6 and 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest totals were in the northwest part of the county near Janesville. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early to mid morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 inches of snow across the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 inches of snow across the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early to mid morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 03:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 8 and 11 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 11 inches near Andover. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the mid to late morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 03:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 7 and 9 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 8.6 inches near Sauk Rapids. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the mid to late morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 7 and 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 9.8 inches near Montrose. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 6 to 10 inches of snow in the eastern half of the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 6 and 11.5 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 11.5 inches near Mankato. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early to mid morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 7 and 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 10.0 inches near New Ulm. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early to mid morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 8 and 11 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 11.0 inches near Watertown. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early to mid morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 01:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 6 and 7.5 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 7.5 inches near Montevideo. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the early to mid morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 04:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 8 and 9.5 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 9.5 inches near Rush City. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the mid morning, to early afternoon with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 8 and 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 10.4 inches near Inver Grove Heights. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour.

Winter Storm in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few reports from Faribault County had around 6 to 7 inches of snow by the mid morning. Most of the heavy snow tapered off by the late morning, with mainly flurries in the afternoon.

Winter Storm in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured between 7 and 10 inches of snow that fell across the county. The highest measured report was 9.5 inches near Excelsior. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained weather observers, and the general public measured around 8 inches of snow in the northern quarter of the county. The highest measured report was 8.0 inches near Red Wing.

Winter Storm in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 20-FEB-19 04:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A public report of 6 inches of snow fell near Cambridge. This was an average report based on surrounding observed snowfall amounts outside of Isanti County.