A large low-pressure system proceeded across Central and Southern Minnesota. Strong warm air advection provided via southerly flow allowed surface temperatures to create a multi-phased precipitation event.
The environment was abnormally moist for the month of February which set a record precipitable water (0.56 inches) value. Initially, this event began in the form of rain during the daytime hours of Feb 14th. As solar heating decreased through the evening, the rainfall phased into a rain/snow mix and eventually all snow by the morning hours of the 15th. There was a centralized area of heaviest rainfall that occurred in Eastern Minnesota and the St. Croix River Valley. CoCoRaHS observations in areas such as Hennepin County near Plymouth, MN down to Chanhassen MN recorded near 1.2 to 1.3 total inches of rain. Areas in Anoka County such as East Bethel and Ham Lake observed between 1.25 and 1.3 inches of rainfall.  In Isanti County near Cambridge, 1.26 inches of rain. The highest observed amount was located in Washington County near Afton, MN with 1.34 inches of rain.
The overall structure of the low-pressure was fairly stacked or in other words vertically aligned.  A troughing pattern in the upper-levels was combined with a surface low which in turn supported a tight pressure gradient that could generate strong wind gusts between 40-50+ mph.  Numerous airfield stations across Western MN captured strong winds gusts in the early morning hours of Feb 15th between 1 AM to 10 AM. Madison Airport in Lac Qui Parle County observed the strongest recorded gust at 58 mph. Morris AP (Stevens), Redwood Falls AP (Redwood), St. James (Watonwan), and Fairmont (Martin) observed 53 mph gusts. Lastly Benson AP (Swift) and Montevideo AP (Chippewa) observed just above 50 mph gusts. No wind damage was reported from any of these observations.
As a result of increased wind speeds and precipitation phasing to all snow, blowing snow became a factor in Western Minnesota. Specifically, county law enforcement or emergency management in Stevens, Swift, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, and Douglas counties all reported receiving numerous calls for motorists stuck in ditches. They also reported the visibility was very poor, there were sporadic snow drifts on roadways making travel impossible.
For the extreme Western Minnesota in terms of snowfall accumulations, CoCoRaHS observations recorded 2.2 inches northwest of Morris, MN (Stevens). The remainder of nearby observations sites recorded amounts between 1-2 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported that there were no references to whiteout conditions however, multiple vehicles went off the road near Hwy 15 and Hwy 60 in the early morning. One incident included a vehicle rolling onto its side. No reported injuries.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Sheriff reported winds and whiteout and zero visibility across the county for multiple hours between 4 AM to 10 AM. Numerous calls for assistance for stranded vehicles due to blowing/drifting snow.

Blizzard in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that road conditions were the worst of the season. Roads were icy and visibility was poor. Conditions abruptly grew worse around 1:30 AM.

Blizzard in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported white out conditions in the Northwestern part of the county. Assistance was provided to numerous vehicles in roadside ditches in that area.

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Sheriffs reported that numerous calls were received for stranded motorists. Blowing snow and practically zero visibility was said to have lasted several hours.
Montevideo airport AWOS recorded a 51mph gust at 5:35 AM.

Blizzard in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Sheriffs reported that numerous calls were received for stranded motorists. Blowing snow and practically zero visibility was said to have lasted several hours.
Madison Airport AWOS recorded a 58mph gust at 1:35 AM.

Blizzard in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Sheriffs Office reported high winds and blowing snow caused poor visibility for multiple hours.
The Canby Airport AWOS Station at recorded a gust of 46 mph at 1:55 AM.

Blizzard in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Emergency Manager reported that multiple road incidents occurred due poor road conditions. Notably one incident included an accident with minor injuries in Spicer, MN where an armored truck collided with a light pole.

Blizzard in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Sherriff's Office reported several vehicles went off the roadways into ditches. Worse conditions occurred during the early morning hours with poor visibility, slippery roads, high winds, blowing snow.
Benson Airport reported a wind gust of 52 mph at 5:17 AM.

Blizzard in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Management reported that there were widespread icy roads. A few cars went off into ditches. Visibility was very poor during the overnight hours.

Blizzard in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 15-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two deputies got stuck along with several other stranded motorists. Pretty good drifting was reported and whiteout conditions occurred especially during the morning hours.