Heavy Snow — Northern Aitkin, Minnesota

2023-03-01 · Northern Aitkin, Minnesota

Event narrative

Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were received from the northern portion of Aitkin County with a high report of 7.8 inches near Jacobson.

Wider weather episode

A quick moving clipper system brought a swath of heavy snow to mainly the southern half of the Northland through the day on the 1st. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were common along and south of the Iron Range. A small area of higher amounts on the order of 12 to 14 inches was embedded withing this area of snowfall. Strong winds on the backside of the system led to blowing and drifting snow into the 2nd before high pressure built in.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1085310. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.