Heavy Snow — Southern Aitkin, Minnesota

2023-03-16 · Southern Aitkin, Minnesota

Event narrative

Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches were reported across the southern part of Aitkin County with a high report of 6.5 inches near McGrath. Most of the snow fell over about 9 hours.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure moved to the south and east of the region on the 16th and into the 17th leading to snowfall across the Northland. The heaviest amounts were across southern areas where 3 to 7 inches were received. One person did die from exposure after venturing out during the end of the storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1084399. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.