Overview
A strong low pressure system moved northeast into the region, bringing widespread snow during the evening of Tuesday, February 19, 2019 into Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Snowfall rates of around 2 inches per hour fell during the overnight hours into early Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations averaged from 4 to 8 inches, mainly east of the James River, including southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. Snowfall amounts of 9 to 10+ inches were reported between I-29 corridor and Highway 60 in Iowa and Minnesota, with the highest snow total of 12.0" at Edgerton, MN. |
Snow Reports
Snowfall Reports as of Noon (2/20/2019)
For the latest storm reports: https://www.weather.gov/source/crh/snowmap.html?sid=fsd
Photos & Video
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West of Sioux Falls, SD
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Around 9 inches of snow in Larchwood, Iowa
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Snow drifts and low visibility in Bruce, South Dakota.
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Westbrook,Minnesota had 11 inches of new snowfall. (Credit: Paul Jones) |
Radar
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Overnight Radar Loop showing the widespread moderate to heavy snow over the region.
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Regional Radar Loop from
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Forecasted Snowfall Rates |
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