Mille Lacs storm history

The combination of falling snow and breezy winds resulted in winter storm conditions throughout the county. Snowfall reports ranged from 3 to 6, and the highest totals in the southern portion of the county. Surface visibilities reported at KPNM dropped to 1 mile or less for sever…

A CoCoRaHS observer noted patchy icing occurring due to freezing rain one mile NW of Isle.

Between 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 7 inches of snow 2 miles W of Bock and 6.1 inches 1 mile NW of Isle.

Snowfall amounts around 4 to 7 inches were reported across the county. The largest report was 7.1 inches from 8 miles north of Milaca.

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 65 mph knocked down a large tree knocked onto structure.

Funnel cloud reported west of Hwy 169 and Hwy 95 just west of Princeton.

A few quarter size hailstones mixed in with mainly pea size hail.

CoCoRaHS observers across the county measured 4 to 5 inches of snowfall. The highest snowfall total was 5.5 inches located 4 miles NW of Onamia.

Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations around 0.1 to 0.2 inches of flat ice across the county. Additional snow accumulations around up to 1 inch fell on top of the ice resulted in hazardous travel conditions Saturday into Sunday.

The wind chill dropped to -39 at the MNDOT RWIS site near Isle and -36 at the Princeton airport KPNM.

An estimated 2 to 4 inches of snowfall was measured across the county. This highest report was 3.8 inches of snowfall near Isle, MN.

An estimated 4 to 5.5 inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 4.7 inches near Onamia, MN.

The AWOS located at the Princeton Municipal Airport recorded an extreme wind chill of -40 degrees.

A band of estimated 2 to 4 inches fell across the county. 3.9 inches of snow was measured 1 miles NW of Isle, MN.

Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 10 to 12 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 11.4 inches of snow 4 miles NW of Onamia, MN.

A couple bands of snow moved through overnight and produced generally 1 to 3 inches of snow. Temperatures were below freezing, which led to icy roads.

This is a continuation of the winter storm that began on March 31. A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and MNDOT road conditions, this event v…

A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and MNDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0100 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the e…

A band of rain changed over to snow, with visibility dropping to 1/4 mile. Most locations saw 3 to 5 inches of snow, with a few reports of just over 6 inches. Areas near Onamia received 6.4 inches. Northwest winds increased as the snow was ending, and temperatures fell below free…

Multiple snowfall reports of 8 to 10 inches of snow across the county.

Multiple bands of snow moved across the county. Sustained winds increased out of the northeast near 15-20 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Across the county, Interpolated Snowfall Analysis using the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis (NGSA) map detailed that at least 1-2 inches fell i…

There were a few hours of freezing drizzle which led to a glazing of ice, followed by another widespread 5 to 7 inches of snow. Total snowfall amounts between Jan 03-04 were near a foot, with locally higher amounts.

There were areas of blowing an drifting snow, with reduced visibilities. Northwest wind of 30 to 40 mph, with wind chills near 35 below zero. The conditions were bad, but not as bad as anticipated due to winds around 10 mph less than forecast.

There were multiple reports of 6 to 8 inches across the county within a 12 hour period. This verifies the winter storm warning.

Several inches of snow (4 to 5) were observed in mainly in the southern half of the county. A COOP Observer reported 5 inches in Milaca, MN. Prior to the snow, there was a wintry mix of precipitation. The combination of a wintry mix followed by several inches of snow verifies the…

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees, mainly the southern part of the county, during the afternoon and evening hours.

Light snow began across Mille Lacs County early Monday morning, February 21st. Heavier snow fell between 6 AM and noon. Locally, 4 to 6 inches fell near Mille Lacs Lake by the mid-afternoon before tapering off to flurries. However, additional snow fell Tuesday, and snowfall total…

Several observations across Mille Lacs County measured between 7 and 10 inches of snow before it tapered off Monday morning. Some light freezing rain or freezing drizzle also occurred at the end of this event.

Radar suggested the hail size was much larger over Lake Mille Lacs, but there were no reports from that area.

A few large trees were blown down north of Milaca.

A few trees were blown down, one large pine tree had its top blown off to the south near Isle.

Damage to a local farm was significant as a downburst likely caused an iron fence and a barn door to be blown down. There was also damage to trees and other farming structures.

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches fell in a 3-4 hour period across the southern part of Mille Lacs County.

Several sources of weather sensors provided wind chill values during this prolonged cold snap. The lowest wind chill value of -43F occurred near Milaca at 0500 LST.

Several sources of weather sensors provided wind chill values during this prolonged cold snap. The lowest wind chill value of -35F occurred near Milaca at 0000 LST.

A mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow started late Wednesday morning across the south part of the county. By mid to late afternoon, blizzard conditions developed and continued through the evening. Gusts of 35 to 40 mph were frequently achieved during the height of the event…

Several trained weather observers and local airports reported light snow Tuesday afternoon. Heavier snowfall began during the late afternoon and evening before ending toward midnight. Snowfall amounts across the county averaged around 6 to 8 inches.

Two large barns had their roof structure uplifted and blown off south of Onamia.

Farm equipment was blown over and damaged. In addition, 800 pound hay bales were blown across the farm.

There were numerous downed trees along the Aitkin/Mille Lacs County line. Some landed on power lines, and a boat flipped out of the water.

There were several reports of large hail, up to half dollar size, that fell in a swath from south of Vineland, southeast toward the Mille Lacs, and Kanabec County line.

Snowfall rates of 1/2 inch per hour occurred during the afternoon and evening of Friday, January 17th. Gusty winds accompany the snowfall and continued through the storm. Freezing drizzle also occurred Friday night. Locally 5 to 6 inches of snow fell on Friday, and early Saturday…