Heavy Snow in West Marshall, Minnesota

Measurements in nearby counties and NOHRSC analysis indicates 6 to 7 inches of snowfall occurred for across western Marshall County. MNDOT mesonet MN168 Warren and KMVX radar showed timing of heavy snow across western Marshall county starting around 3:25 PM CST on the 12th. Near blizzard conditions with periodic visibility reductions to one quarter mile or less in falling and blowing snow occurred, with winds gusting 35 to 45 mph through this time period. There was one continuous period of blizzard conditions between 1:15 AM CST and 4:45 AM CST on the 13th. Visibilities in blowing snow finally improved by 7 AM CST on the 13th.

A strong shortwave trough moved through the Northern Plains and brought high winds, heavy snow, and blowing snow across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The highest winds occurs to the south of the main areas of snow.