Heavy Snow — Northern Aitkin, Minnesota

2022-02-21 to 2022-02-23 · Northern Aitkin, Minnesota

Event narrative

Snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches were received across northern Aitkin County with the highest report being 10.7 inches near McGregor.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged snowfall event occurred across northeastern Minnesota beginning the morning of the 21st and lasting into the late evening hours of the 22nd and early morning hours of the 23rd. A strong area of low pressure moved from the Central Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley during this time period leading to multiple waves of snow that affected the Northland. Most of the region received at least 6 inches of accumulation by the time the storm ended with many areas receiving upwards of 1 foot of accumulation by the time snow ended. The highest total came from near Isle where 19.8 inches piled up in a little over 24 hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1007264. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.