An intensifying storm system brought multiple snow bands through southeast Minnesota late on October 30th into October 31st. While overall accumulations were only 1 to 2 inches, the combination with winds gusting above 40 mph and increased snowfall rates resulted in rapidly deteriorating travel conditions. Resultant road conditions quickly became slippery to hazardous across much of southeast Minnesota, especially with snow initially melting and then refreezing on pavement into the early morning hours.

Winter Weather in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 21:14:00 to 31-OCT-23 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers only reported 1 to 2 inches of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination with 40 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. These slippery to hazards travel conditions resuled in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 22:18:00 to 31-OCT-23 08:08:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers only reported 1 to 2 inches of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination of snow and 45 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. Slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 22:24:00 to 31-OCT-23 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers only reported 1 to 3 inches of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination of snow and 40 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. Slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 23:36:00 to 31-OCT-23 01:18:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers reported less than an inch of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination with 40 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. Slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 21:44:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers reported only 1 to 2 inches of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination with 45 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. The slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 21:48:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:16:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers reported only 1 to 2 inches of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination with 30 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. The slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 22:14:00 to 31-OCT-23 09:32:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

While volunteer observers reported only 1 inch of snowfall from late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st, the combination with 35 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. These slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the county.

Winter Weather in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 30-OCT-23 21:44:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Light snow late on October 30th into the morning of October 31st brought near an inch of snow for much of Rochester according to volunteer observer reports. Minnesota State Patrol reported snow covered roadways at 0753 CST when a head-on collision occurred on Minnesota State Highway 42 near the intersection with Rochester 65th Street Northeast. One person in a pickup truck was driving north collided with a car driving south with 4 people inside. One person within the car sustained life-threatening injuries.