Winter Storm Warning in effect until noon CST Tuesday...
Tonight
Snow. Snow accumulation around 2 inches. Lows 15 to 20. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Snow in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Storm total snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches. Highs around 25. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon CST Tuesday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon CST Tuesday.
* Timing... periods of moderate snow will continue into this evening... with a gradual tapering overnight into Tuesday morning.
* Main impact... overnight accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across east central Minnesota... including the Twin Cities. Additional snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected over south central Minnesota. Storm total snowfall amounts by Tuesday morning... since Sunday... between 6 and 11 inches.
* Other impacts... gusty north winds will develop... resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow... significantly reducing visibilities... especially over south central Minnesota.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Local Storm Report
02/08/2010 0525 PM
Rockford, Hennepin County.
Snow m7.4 inch, reported by trained spotter.
So far
02/08/2010 0525 PM
Rockford, Hennepin County.
Snow m7.4 inch, reported by trained spotter.
So far
02/08/2010 1218 PM
Edina, Hennepin County.
Snow e3.9 inch, reported by trained spotter.
02/08/2010 1241 PM
Bloomington, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.6 inch, reported by trained spotter.
In last 6.5 hours
02/08/2010 1218 PM
Edina, Hennepin County.
Snow e3.9 inch, reported by trained spotter.
02/08/2010 1241 PM
Bloomington, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.6 inch, reported by trained spotter.
In last 6.5 hours
02/08/2010 1218 PM
Edina, Hennepin County.
Snow e3.9 inch, reported by trained spotter.
02/08/2010 1241 PM
Bloomington, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.6 inch, reported by trained spotter.
In last 6.5 hours
02/08/2010 1241 PM
Bloomington, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.6 inch, reported by trained spotter.
In last 6.5 hours
02/08/2010 1218 PM
Edina, Hennepin County.
Snow e3.9 inch, reported by trained spotter.
02/08/2010 0905 am
Rockford, Hennepin County.
Snow m3.9 inch, reported by co-op observer.
02/08/2010 0905 am
Rockford, Hennepin County.
Snow m3.9 inch, reported by co-op observer.
02/08/2010 0700 am
5 miles NW of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.8 inch, reported by co-op observer.
02/08/2010 0600 am
5 miles SSE of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m1.5 inch, reported by official NWS obs.
24 hour total
02/08/2010 0600 am
5 miles SSE of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m0.7 inch, reported by official NWS obs.
Since midnight
02/08/2010 0600 am
Bloomington, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.
02/08/2010 1200 am
5 miles SSE of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m0.8 inch, reported by official NWS obs.
02/08/2010 0846 am
Rockford, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.4 inch, reported by co-op observer.
02/08/2010 0700 am
5 miles NW of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.8 inch, reported by co-op observer.
02/08/2010 0600 am
5 miles SSE of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m1.5 inch, reported by official NWS obs.
24 hour total
02/08/2010 0600 am
Bloomington, Hennepin County.
Snow m2.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.
02/08/2010 0600 am
5 miles SSE of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m0.7 inch, reported by official NWS obs.
Since midnight
02/08/2010 1200 am
5 miles SSE of Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Snow m0.8 inch, reported by official NWS obs.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 5:44 PM CST on February 08, 2010
... Updated storm total snowfalls so far...
The totals below are not necessarily the final amount for each location.
Snow reports listed by amount
inches location St County time ------ ----------------------- -- -------------- ------- 11.00 Glenwood MN Pope 0515 PM 9.50 Kimball MN Stearns 0410 PM 5.5 inches have fallen since 7 am this morning. 9.00 3 SSW Burnsville MN Dakota 0515 PM storm total thus far. 8.00 New Market MN Scott 0235 PM storm total. 3.5 inches have fallen today. 7.80 Lakeville MN Dakota 0410 PM 7.40 Rockford MN Hennepin 0525 PM so far 7.30 SW Waseca MN Waseca 0440 PM storm total since Sunday morning 7.00 Waterville MN Le Sueur 0356 PM so far 6.80 1 ENE Minnesota Lake MN Faribault 0215 PM storm total so far. 4.5 inches have fallen today. 6.50 Kiester MN Faribault 0346 PM so far 6.30 Northfield MN Rice 0434 PM 6.00 Carver MN Carver 0524 PM storm total so far. 3.3 inches have fallen since 7 am. 6.00 3 ENE Silver Creek MN Wright 0440 PM storm total since Sunday morning. 6.00 Winthrop MN Sibley 0431 PM 6.00 Prior Lake MN Scott 0137 PM 5.80 Ramsey MN Anoka 0539 PM 5.50 Woodbury MN Washington 0500 PM 5.00 Mankato MN Blue Earth 0520 PM keyc TV station. Storm total so far. 4.50 Litchfield MN Meeker 0250 PM storm total since 1130 PM Mon night 3.80 Hastings MN Dakota 0516 PM storm total so far. 2.00 Andover MN Anoka 0235 PM