A slow moving storm system produced several days of snow across southeast Minnesota. The snow began during the afternoon of February 21st and continued on and off into the morning of the 23rd. Two heavier snow bands, the first occurring during the afternoon of the 21st and the second during the afternoon of the 22nd, resulted in widespread heavy snowfall. The highest accumulations of 11 to 14 inches over the three days were reported from Fillmore to Wabasha counties. The Governor of Minnesota declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the National Guard to aid any drivers stranded by winter weather. Numerous schools canceled classes for the 22nd while some businesses closed early.

Winter Storm in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 14:14:00 to 23-FEB-23 06:12:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 10 to 12 inches of snow fell across Fillmore County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 1 to 2 inches with an additional 8 to 10 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 11.5 inches in Spring Valley.

Winter Storm in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 14:22:00 to 23-FEB-23 08:06:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 10 to 12 inches of snow fell across Olmsted County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 2 to 4 inches with an additional 7 to 9 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 13.5 inches near Rochester.

Winter Storm in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 14:22:00 to 23-FEB-23 08:56:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 10 to 12 inches of snow fell across Wabasha County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 2 to 4 inches with an additional 7 to 9 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 14 inches in Reads Landing.

Winter Storm in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 15:06:00 to 23-FEB-23 09:36:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 10 to 12 inches of snow across Winona County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 2 to 4 inches with an additional 7 to 9 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 13.2 inches in Minnesota City.

Winter Weather in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 13:54:00 to 23-FEB-23 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 9 to 11 inches of snow fell across Dodge County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 4 to 6 inches with an additional 5 to 7 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 11.8 inches in Kasson.

Winter Weather in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 14:58:00 to 23-FEB-23 09:36:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across
Houston County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 1 to 2 inches with an additional 4 to 6 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 8 inches near Mound Prairie.

Winter Weather in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 21-FEB-23 13:54:00 to 23-FEB-23 05:46:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Volunteer snow observers reported that a total of 8 to 10 inches of snow across Mower County. An initial band of snow on the 21st provided 2 to 4 inches with an additional 7 to 9 inches falling late on the 22nd into the 23rd. The highest reported total was 10.5 inches in Racine.