A very strong cold front was accompanied by a narrow band of moderate to heavy snowfall, as well as wind gusting to 30 to 45 mph. Most areas saw a very brief period of rain, freezing rain or sleet before changing to snow, which was accompanied by a temperature fall of 10 to 20 degrees over a six hour period. Contraction of the band occurred due to strong elevated instability, with isolated thunder occurring in southeast South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. While most areas received around an inch or two of snowfall, the band peaked in intensity around the Sioux Falls area with up to three to five inch accumulation.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 03-FEB-21 23:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 1.8 inches near Lake Benton. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 35 mph near Lake Benton resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half mile.

Winter Weather in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 04-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 3.6 inches at Tracy. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 33 mph at Marshall resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.

Winter Weather in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 03-FEB-21 23:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 4.0 inches at Pipestone and 3.5 inches at Edgerton. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 35 mph at Lake Benton and 31 mph at Tracy resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 04-FEB-21 01:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 3.0 inches at Lake Wilson. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 33 mph at Slayton resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-FEB-21 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 1.2 inches at Windom. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 37 mph at Windom resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.

Winter Weather in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 04-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 3.1 inches at Hills. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 37 mph at Beaver Creek and 32 mph at Luverne resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 04-FEB-21 02:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 2.1 inches 4 miles south of Worthington. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 40 mph at Rushmore and 31 mph at Worthington resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 04-FEB-21 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was briefly heavy and totaled 2.0 inches 2 miles northeast of Lakefield. Roads became hazardous, and frequent wind gusts as high as 38 mph at Jackson resulted in several hours of blowing snow with visibility as low as one-half to one mile.