Winter Weather — Dodge, Minnesota

2024-12-19 to 2024-12-20 · Dodge, Minnesota

Event narrative

Snowfall totals ranging from 2 to 6 inches fell across Dodge County with this winter system. Localized amounts around 6 inches were observed near the eastern county border with amounts as high as 6.3 which was reported 2 miles east-southeast of Mantorville.

Wider weather episode

On December 19th, a potent winter system brought heavy snow amounts as high as 5 to 8 inches in a narrow band near the Interstate 90 corridor beginning in the morning hours and continuing through the overnight. In Minnesota, two separate traffic accidents occurred that resulted in three non-life threatening injuries while snow was ongoing, with snow covered roads observed by Minnesota State Patrol. The system progressed east into portions of western Wisconsin where additional heavy snow totals were noted.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228153. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.