A clipper system moved through the Northland the afternoon of the 20th into the morning of the 21st. While snowfall totals were generally in the 3 to 5 inch range, some enhancement did occur along the Iron Range and along the North Shore.
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A clipper system moved through the Northland the afternoon of the 20th into the morning of the 21st. While snowfall totals were generally in the 3 to 5 inch range, some enhancement did occur along the Iron Range and along the North Shore. Totals of 6 to 8 inches were seen along the Iron Range with 10-14 inches along the North Shore including a high report of 14.5 inches near Silver Bay.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
5 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
Snowfall of 3 to 7 inches was recorded across southern Itasca County with a high report of 8 between Cohasset and Grand Rapids.
Most of the area received 3-5 inches of snow but there were a few enhanced areas just to the south of the Iron Range with a high report of 7.5 near Chisholm.
Snowfall totals of 10-14 inches were recorded across southern Lake County with a high report of 14.5 near Silver Bay.
Snowfall totals of 8-10 inches were reported across southern Cook County with a high report of 10 near Tofte.
Snowfall totals across the northern half of Aitkin County were generally in the 3 to 5 inch range with a high total of 6 near Balsam.
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