A complex upper low developed over the central and southern Rocky Mountain Region in the days leading up to this event. It strengthened and brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and mixed precipitation to the Northern Plains. Travel was significantly impacted, with roads and highways closed, and multiple reports of slide-offs and collisions. There were 3 periods of impactful weather associated with this system, with heavy precipitation on the 12th and 13th, light snow and blowing snow on the 14th, then additional light to moderate snowfall on the 15th and 16th. Blizzard conditions were observed on the 16th across portions of central and eastern North Dakota.

Winter Storm in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 5 inches of snow in Thief River Falls. Relayed via Facebook.

Winter Weather in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station MN-HB-6 (12 west Laporte) reports 5.1 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 4 inches of snow near Naytahwaush. Relayed via Facebook.

Winter Weather in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 5.5 to 6 inches of snow in Ashby.

Winter Storm in WEST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public in Detroit Lakes reports 0.25 inches of freezing rain.

Heavy Snow in WEST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Estimated 7.5 inches of snow near Alvarado. Relayed via facebook.

Heavy Snow in WEST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm Total snow report 5NNW Cormorant of 15.9 inches.

Heavy Snow in EAST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 3WNW Two Inlets reports 15.7 inches. Storm total snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 4E Lavinia reports 11.8 inches of snow. Storm total snow.

Heavy Snow in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 3 N Muskoda reports 17.1 inches. Storm total snow.

Heavy Snow in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lancaster CO-OP observer reports 7.2 inches of snow. Storm total snow.

Heavy Snow in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Twin Valley CoCoRaHS reports 11.4 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in EAST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station in Deer Creek reports 15.2 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 5 ESE Elizabeth reports 12.1 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 5N East Grand Forks reports 18 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in EAST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 3 ENE Maple Bay reports 15 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Greenbush CO-OP Observer reports 8 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station 1 NE Wadena reports 13.2 inches of snow. Storm total.

Heavy Snow in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

CO-OP Observer 3 SE Breckenridge reports 11.2 inches of snow. Storm total.

Winter Storm in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports half an inch (0.5 inches) of ice under the fresh snowpack. Relayed via Facebook.

Heavy Snow in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 6.3 inches of snow 5 ENE Red Lake Falls with an ice crust about 5 inches down. Relayed via Facebook.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 8.5 inches of snow 2 NE Lake Itasca. Relayed via social media.

Heavy Snow in NORTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public estimates 7 inches of snow 4 NNW Shevlin. Relayed via Facebook.

Winter Storm in EAST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports half an inch (0.5 inches) of freezing rain near Ponsford. Relayed via Facebook, storm total.

Winter Storm in NORTH CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 0.25 inches of freezing rain 4 NNW Shevlin. Relayed via Facebook, storm total.

Winter Storm in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 0.25 inches of freezing rain in Vergas. Relayed via social media, storm total.