Winter Storm in Lyon, Minnesota

Winter Storm February 28, 2026 · Lyon, Minnesota

What the National Weather Service wrote

Snowfall totaled 6.4 inches in Minneota, 6.3 inches 4.7 miles south of Cottonwood, 6.0 inches 2.1 miles southeast of Balaton, and 3.0 inches in Marshall.

The wider storm

A compact short-wave within northwest flow aloft moved across the Northern Plains late February 27 into February 28. Mid-level frontogenesis and sufficient moisture resulted in a narrow band of light to moderate snow mainly along and north of a De Smet, SD to Windom, MN line. These areas received 1-4 inches of snow, with a few locations exceeding 5 inches. Winds were light during the snowfall, limiting blowing and drifting.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1321409. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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