Winter Weather — Chippewa, Minnesota

2024-01-08 to 2024-01-09 · Chippewa, Minnesota

Event narrative

An observer measured 5.3 inches near Montevideo in Chippewa County.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged area of light snow moved across western Minnesota and produced around 6 inches of snow. The snow began during the morning of January 08, and ended during the early morning hours of January 09. ASOS showed light winds, generally less than 20 mph so blowing snow was not an issue. Temperatures were in the upper teens to upper 20s. A few noteworthy snowfall amounts were:

6.5 inches near St Leo in Yellow Medicine County.

5.3 inches near Montevideo in Chippewa County.

5.0 inches near Bird Island in Renville County.

3.0 inches near Redwood Falls in Redwood County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160633. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.