Winter Storm — Kanabec, Minnesota

2023-03-11 to 2023-03-12 · Kanabec, Minnesota

Event narrative

Multiple snowfall reports of 8 to 10 inches of snow across the county, with one report of 12 inches.

Wider weather episode

A band of warm-air-advection heavy snow was forecast to move across the region from west to east on the 11th and produce a few inches of snow. Then a second area of snow driven primarily by a 500mb shortwave trough was expected to set up north of the forecast area and lead to a longer duration of snow through the 12th.

The second round of snow persisted a bit longer, and was a bit farther south than forecast. This ended up producing snowfall totals near the higher end of guidance.

Northern part of counties had 10 to 12 inches. Here are a few notable reports:

12.5 inches just east of Kanabec county line.

12 inches near Mora MN.

12 inches near Staples MN.

9 inches near Onamia MN.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1076645. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.