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Snow Conditions - Snow Report - Brainerd MN

The Snow Report for the Brainerd Minnesota Lakes Area includes snowfall estimates and snow conditions. If you are planning on fishing our Minnesota Lakes this winter or enjoying our great MN snowmobile trails our Brainerd Lakes Vacation Land Snow Report will help you gauge the area snow depth and snow coverage. The Brainerd Lakes area also offers downhill skiing at Mount Ski Gull and numerous cross country ski trails, so if skiing in Minnesota is included in your winter vacation plans let us help keep you posted about area snow conditions.

Brainerd MN Snow Report 2023/2024

January 19, 2023

Just a dusting this morning! 1 inch of fluffy new snow in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

January 10, 2023

Light daytime flurries amounted to an additional 1-2 inches of fresh snow.

January 9, 2023

It's starting to look like winter in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Temps remain low and overnight/early morning snowfall added 2-3 inches of snow.

January 7, 2023

Snow continued all evening for an additional 1-2 inches of snow on the ground this morning.

January 6, 2023

The first snow of the year is here! An all-day Saturday snow event left Brainerd with 4 inches of fluffy snow!

December 31, 2023

Brainerd is having a white New Years Eve with 2 inches of light snow on the ground this morning.

December 27, 2023

It's hard to believe that all that previous snow melted and left the Brainerd Lakes Area with a grass lawn Christmas. After several days of steady rain, one inch of snow was on the ground in the morning. Quickly melting throughout the day.

December 16, 2023

After a few warmer days with rain fall and melting snow, another 2 inches of snow showed up overnight and covered the ground. The first wet heavy snow of the year!

December 9, 2023

It was a blustery Saturday in the Brainerd Lakes Area with snow falling for most of the day. Total accumulation equaled around 4 inches of slushy snow. 

December 5, 2023

It's beginning to look a lot like winter... an evening snowstorm that lasted throughout the night saw Brainerd with around 2 inches of snow left on the ground. Much of it is melting, but we'll some stick around and possibly more snowfall this week.

November 26, 2023

Another round of light flurries saw about 1 inch of snow hit the ground. Higher temps have it melting quickly. This isn't the first big one yet! Stay tuned.

October 30-31, 2023

It's a Halloween snowfall to start the year off! Light flurries overnight on the 30th saw Brainerd with around 2 inches of snow on the ground for Halloween morning.

Brainerd MN Snow Report 2022/2023

April 20-21, 2023

The Brainerd Lakes Area Winter is trying to outdo itself this year!!! Almost all the snow had melted, and another round fell down leaving 7 inches of fresh snow. Cold temps are seeing it remain, for now.

April 16, 2023

April Showers Bring...April Blizzards!!! The Brainerd Lakes Area saw 6 inches of snow on the ground at sunrise and it continues to fall as we're heading into the afternoon. Roads are rough so be careful if you need to venture out today.

March 22, 2023

5-6 inches of wet heavy snow came down last night. Typical Brainerd Spring... Nice warm weather this weekend should melt most of it.

March 11-12, 2023

The weekend brought a large snowstorm with 10-12 inches of heavy wet snow after nearly 24 hours of straight snowfall.

March 10, 2023

An overnight snowfall left 2-3 inches of fluffy snow on the ground this very sunny Friday morning. More expected over the weekend.

March 8, 2023

There were some flurries in the afternoon, but the snow was melting on contact. Possibly 1 inch of new snow accumulated in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

March 1, 2023

Early morning flurries left a blanket of fresh snow on the ground this morning, with 3-4 inches of new fluffy snow.

February 23, 2023

More fluffy snow fell overnight and the early morning to leave 5 additional inches of snow.

February 21, 2023

And it snowed again! Overnight flurries and windy conditions left 4-5 inches of fluffy new snow on the ground. National Weather Reports show a 9 inch total snow accumulation over the last 48 hours! More snow expected this evening as Crow Wing County is currently under an Extreme Weather Alert.

February 20, 2023

After an early warm spell, Brainerd saw cold temps and snow again. Early morning flurries left 2-4 inches of new snow on the ground.

January 25, 2023

Overnight flurries left 3 inches of light snow in the morning.

January 19, 2023

It just keeps piling up! 3-4 inches of fresh fluffy snow added to the accumulation in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

January 4, 2023

The first major snowfall of 2023 was a big one with 5+ inches of snow accumulating overnight.

December 21, 2022

Winter Solstice came in strong with a huge snow event and blowing winds. 5-6 inches of snow accumulated after almost 24 straight hours of snowfall.

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December 20, 2022

Temps are down to below zero, so it may be the end of the heavy snow for a bit, but Brainerd received another downpour last night and early this morning with an additional 3 inches of snow.

December 16, 2022

2-3 more inches of snow last night brought the snowfall total for the week up to 20 inches! The Lakes Area experienced scattered power outages and tree damage due to the extreme snow conditions. The plows are still getting through the city, watch for the large piles in the center lanes!

December 15, 2022

It's a blizzard folks! Snow is still falling in Brainerd, but this morning saw 8-10 additional inches of wet heavy snow.

December 14, 2022

Major Snow Event! Evening sleet and snow showers covered the Brainerd Lakes Area in several inches of ice with 6-7 inches of snow cover. Brainerd Schools saw a 2 hour late start and evening activities and concerts cancelled. Plows are moving slow today so be careful on the roads!

December 7, 2022

Brainerd has seen some flurries in the past couple weeks, but an early morning storm brought the first significant snowfall of December with 2-3 inches of snow across the Lakes Area.

November 17, 2022

And it just keeps snowing!! Overnight snowfall accumulated to 2-3 inches of fresh snow across the Brainerd Lakes Area. Late afternoon flurries piled on another 2 inches of snow!

November 15, 2022

Lingering cold temps in Brainerd made the perfect conditions for 3+ inches of wet, heavy snow to fall overnight and stick around!

November 14, 2022

Winter is really here in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Overnight flurries left one inch of snow on the ground. A light snow is still falling and the roads are very slippery.

October 14, 2022

It's the first snow of the year! Snow started falling last evening and stayed around overnight for about 1 inch of snow on the ground this morning.

Brainerd MN Snow Report 2021/2022

April 18, 2022

Easter brought overnight flurries that left 2 inches of new snow on the ground in the Brainerd Lakes Area. It's not uncommon for April snow, but after last year's 71 degree Easter, its a bit of a shock... Happy Spring!

April 4, 2022

2 inches of wet and heavy snow fell overnight and stuck around for a bit. Higher afternoon temps are seeing most of it melt.

March 23, 2022

We knew it wasn't over yet, right? It snowed all day Tuesday, but with warmer temps on and off, it looked like it might not stick. Wednesday morning saw Brainerd with 3 inches of wet and heavy snow on the ground!

February 22, 2022

It has not stopped snowing in over 24 hours folks. It's light snow, but it's piling up with 12-14 inches of snow reported across Brainerd and Baxter. Drifts must be higher. City plows are working hard today so be safe on the roads.

February 21, 2022

Significant Winter Event!! The Brainerd Lakes Area is in the middle of a 48 hour snowfall. Current new snowfall totals in the BLA are at 5-6 inches.

February 18, 2022

Overnight flurries left 1 inch of new powdery snow. Winds are really picking up this afternoon so watch out for blustery conditions in the BLA.

February 13, 2022

Super Bowl Sunday came with a blizzard! Heavy winds and flurries kicked in near dusk and overnight accumulation was 4 inches of fresh fluffy snow.

February 11, 2022

After a long run of "warm" days, Brainerd saw about 3 inches of fresh snow before the temps dipped down again. Happy Shoveling!!

February 5, 2022

It's been a cold dry month, but temps increased a bit and brought 2 day flurries with about an inch of new cover on Friday and about 2 inches total by mid weekend.

January 8, 2022

Saturday early morning Brainerd received an additional 2 inches of light snow.

January 5, 2022

The first snow of the year!! Overnight flurries left 4 inches of new fluffy snow to add to the piles.

December 28, 2021

It just doesn't seem to stop! Tuesday morning flurries lasted through the night and left Brainerd with 5-6 inches of fresh snow. At least this batch is fluffy...

December 27, 2021

It's a blizzard!! Flurries started up again yesterday evening and dropped 15-20 inches of snow on Brainerd!

Business closings for this Monday morning included the Brainerd Schools and Fun and Friends, The Brainerd Library, Central Lakes College, and many other local businesses. The plows won't be worried about clearing until much later in the day, so be careful if you need to drive anywhere.

December 25, 2021

Merry Christmas! After a day of steady flurries, Christmas Day ended with 3 inches of new snow. That's over 9 inches of accumulation throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area during the holiday week!

December 21, 2021

The Winter Solstice brought with it 5-6 inches of fresh fluffy snow overnight!! It's a beautiful sight in the days leading up to Christmas.

December 16, 2021

Yesterday the Brainerd Lakes Area saw record high temps during the day and thunder, lighting and heavy rain all evening. Morning arrived with 3 inches of fresh snow leftover from the storm. And back to the low temps...

December 5, 2021

Wow, what a snow! Overnight 5 inches of fresh snow appeared. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

December 2, 2021

It might be gone before you read this, but the ground was white this morning with about 1 inch of snow that fell overnight. A moderate and rising daytime temp is seeing most of it melt away but it sure is pretty!

November 14, 2021

Snowfall started back up Saturday afternoon and continued through the night leaving 4 inches of wet, heavy snow on Sunday Morning.

November 12, 2021

It's the FIRST SNOW! The Brainerd Lakes Area received overnight rain which turned to snow leaving about 1 inch on the ground. Roads are clear but it's blustery out.

Check out the first snowfall from the last two years and compare:

October 20, 2022 - The Brainerd Lakes Area and Minnesota in general saw the largest early season snow storm with 6 inches of heavy snow piling up during the day and evening. A winter storm advisory is keeping us on the lookout for more snow on Thursday.

November 9, 2019 - We've seen a few flurries, but Brainerd's first snowfall to stick around on Saturday, Nov. 9th was around 1 inch of snow accompanied by some ice buildup as well.

Brainerd MN Snow Report 2020/2021

April 19, 2021

Colder overnight temps last night combined with a late night storm saw the Brainerd Lakes Area with a small dusting of snow on Monday morning. Additional accumulation is possible, but probably won't stick around for long!

April 13, 2021

April showers turned to snow last night with 2-3 inches of snow across the Brainerd Lakes Area by early morning, with more continuing to fall throughout the day! The forecast is suggesting snowfall on and off for the next 24 hours.

March 11, 2021

If you blinked yesterday, you might have missed your snow free yard! After a few days of high 50's, Brainerd got hit with a spring snowstorm leaving 4-6+ inches of heavy accumulation across the lakes area.

February 24, 2021

Brainerd saw late night flurries that left about 2 inches of light, fluffy snow.

February 21, 2021

After a month of biting cold, the weather warmed up and brought with it 3-4 inches of snow!!!

January 24, 2021

It was another snowy Sunday in the Brainerd Lakes Area with 2-3 inches of light snow accumulating overnight.

January 17, 2021

Sunday afternoon saw big, fluffy snowflakes and low temps, leaving Brainerd with an inch of new snow.

January 15, 2021

And just like that, it was over... Despite predicted snowfall for this Friday morning, there is no new precipitation and about 4 inches of snow total from the last 24 hours.

January 14, 2021

It's the first major snow event of 2021, and it's looking to be a big one! The snow was falling at sunrise and still falling at sunset with reports of 1-3 inches of wet heavy snow across the Brainerd Lakes Area. The winter weather advisory for Crow Wing County is in effect until Friday night with snow expected to fall throughout tonight and all day tomorrow.

December 30, 2020

A sneaky, overnight snowfall saw 5-6 inches of accumulation in Brainerd before sunrise! This is a light, fluffy snow, that is blowing around easily so take caution on the roads this morning.

December 27, 2020

Sunday, late morning, saw flurries starting up again in Brainerd with an additional 1 inch of snow on the ground.

December 23, 2020

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!!

Wednesday in Brainerd saw the first blizzard warning of the year with snow falling and flurries blowing from early morning until late into the evening.  5 fresh inches of snow blanketed the ground, and drifts from the winds were much higher in some places. Happy Holidays!

December 20, 2020

Another 1 inch of snow stuck around in Brainerd after some evening flurries.

December 18, 2020

Wow! We saw some BIG, beautiful snowflakes falling in the BLA with an accumulation of 1 inch of snow. Warmer temps saw some of it melting right away.

December 13, 2020

A light snow started to fall early in the morning, and continued throughout the day to leave around 2 inches of snow in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

November 21, 2020

It wasn't a big one, but Brainerd did see a bit more snow and plenty of ice on Saturday with 1 inch of fresh snow.

November 16, 2020

Early morning flurries and cold temps throughout the day saw Brainerd with an added 1-2 inches of light, fluffy snow.

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November 10, 2020

After a long warm streak, the weather turned quickly with a cold morning and snowfall starting just after dusk. Throughout the evening and overnight, accumulations of 10 inches of snow piled up across the Brainerd Lakes Area.

October 21, 2020

The Brainerd Lakes Area called a snow day on Thursday, October 22 due to expected snowfall. And it fell all day! Brainerd saw a total accumulation of 5 inches of snow, but warmer temps had it melting on landing for much of the day.

October 20, 2020

The Brainerd Lakes Area and Minnesota in general saw the largest early season snow storm with 6 inches of heavy snow piling up during the day and evening. A winter storm advisory is keeping us on the lookout for more snow on Thursday.

Brainerd MN Snow Report 2019/2020

February 17, 2020

A quick snow flurries event left 1/2 inch of fluffy snow on the ground in the early afternoon on Monday. While we only saw a dusting, the southern parts of MN experienced a major winter event with highway shutdowns.

January 31, 2020

Just a little bit more! Brainerd saw another 1/2 inch of snow Friday morning.

January 24, 2020

An unseasonably warm day and overnight brought another 1-2 inches of wet, heavy snow to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Side roads are slushy and slippery this morning, so drive (or walk) with care.

January 20, 2020

The Brainerd Lakes Area saw snow ALL weekend with an additional 1 inch of snow falling overnight Sunday.

January 18, 2020

Winter Storm Warnings were posted for Friday 1/17 until Saturday, and the weather service was right!  The snow started around noon on Friday and continued snowing throughout the night leaving 8 - 10 inches of snow in its path.  And then on Saturday, a Northwest wind will push the snow around while the temps start dropping. It's a wonderful Winter in Minnesota!

January 15, 2020

Brainerd woke up to another fresh round of snowfall on Wednesday, with the final totals being 3-4 inches when it finished around noon. The forecast looks like additional large snowfalls are expected at the end of the week.

January 14, 2020

While the plows still continue to try to clear the Brainerd streets from previous snowfalls, another 1-2 inches of dusty snow fell early Tuesday morning.

December 30, 2019

The snow continued to fall until almost 4PM on Monday afternoon, leaving the Brainerd Lakes Area with an additional 3 inches of wet snow.

December 29, 2019

The three day storm brought us 6 inches of snow on Saturday, and then rain Saturday night, and of course ice on Sunday.  Expecting more snow Sunday night into Monday.

December 28, 2019

Saturday - started snowing this morning and as of 4:00PM, it looks like we have about 3 -4 inches now. We have heavy snow now and expect up to 8 inches by noon on Sunday.  No rain yet.

December 12, 2019

Wow! Brainerd will definitely be having a White Christmas this year!! We're seeing 3-4 inches of new snow on the ground this morning, with light snow still falling.

December 9, 2019

Another overnight snow event left Brainerd with 4-5 inches of fluffy new snow this morning. Brainerd Schools started on schedule, but plows are slow to start in the neighborhoods, so drive with caution.

December 1, 2019

It was a big one, snowed all day Saturday and into Sunday morning.  Grand total of 12 inches of snow.  The trails and the slopes will be Great now.

November 30, 2019

Wow! The snow keeps on coming! 6-7 inches of new snow is on the ground across the Brainerd Lakes Area with more scheduled. The city of Brainerd has declared a snow emergency for Sunday December 1st.

November 27, 2019

The first big snow event of the 19/20 winter was in the forecast for early this morning, and the Brainerd Lakes Area saw some snow! Plows were out early to handle the 5-6 inches of heavy snowfall this morning, and school was in session!

November 13, 2019

A slight warm up during the evening saw Brainerd wake up to 1 inch of fluffy snow. The snow has stopped falling, but ice conditions exist so continue to drive with caution.

November 9, 2019

We've seen a few flurries, but Brainerd's first snowfall to stick around on Saturday, Nov. 9th was around 1 inch of snow accompanied by some ice buildup as well.

Brainerd MN First Snowfall – Annually

2019/2020 Nov 9 1"
2018/2019 Oct 11 1"
2017/2018 Oct 27 3"
2016/2015 Nov 18 10″
2015/2014 Oct 29 Flurries
2014/2013 Oct 6 2″
2013/2012 Oct 20 2″
2012/2011 Oct 6 Dusting
2011/2010 Nov 14 .5″
2010/2009 Oct 26 1″
2009/2008 Oct 10 2″
2008/2007 Oct 26 Dusting
2007/2006 Nov 9 2″
2006/2005 Nov 13 2″

Brainerd MN Snow Report 2018/2019

February 27, 2019

The snow isn't slowing down this year is it! Overnight, 3 inches of fluffy snow accumulated in Brainerd.

February 21, 2019

Another winter storm hit the Brainerd Lakes Area and most of Minnesota last night, dumping another 5 inches of snow on the ground!

February 12, 2019

The snow is still falling so there isn't an accurate total for the current snowfall, but there were 2-4 inches of fresh snow this morning.

February 11, 2019

It's still snowing!!! Sunday night snowfall left 2 inches of snow on the ground in the Brainerd Lakes Area on Monday morning.

February 7, 2019

Hey snowmobilers, looks like it's finally your year again! Brainerd is seeing significant snowfall this year with 8-10 inches of light snowfall added to the piles this morning. Snow is still falling and expected to fall over the next 24 hours.

February 6, 2019

1-2 inches of fluffy snow landed overnight in Brainerd. A large snowfall is predicted for this evening, stay tuned!

January 28, 2019

An overnight snow event across the Midwest left Brainerd and the surrounding communities with 5 inches of new snow! Extreme weather advisories are in place for the next couple of days, so be alert to the temperature and road conditions.

January 22, 2019

Continued snowfall added a couple more inches of the same light snow to the Brainerd Area.

January 21, 2019

Careful folks, it's a slippery one out there tonight with a fresh 4 inches of fluffy snow down. The roads still have plenty of ice, and snow is expected to continue falling.

December 31, 2018

Brainerd saw another snow event for the final snowfall of 2018 with 7 inches of snow falling overnight!!!

Snow totals for the Brainerd Lakes Area reached 20 inches or more over the holiday break.

December 28, 2018

After nearly 24 straight hours of snowfall, the snow finally stopped with a total of 13 inches of fluffy snow. There seems to be a bit of a break now, but up to 6 more inches of snow are expected by Monday.

SNOWFALL RECORD ALERT!

Between Thursday and Friday, Dec. 27 - 28, the Brainerd Lakes area received the greatest recorded snowfall for the month of December during a 48-hour period, making it the seventh largest recorded snowfall of all-time.

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December 22, 2018

A Dusting! But it is good, because we were looking at a Brown Christmas, Not Nice. So now the ground is white and it looks like the Merry Christmas that the Brainerd Lakes Area expects.

November 29, 2018

After nearly a week of dry ground, the Brainerd Lakes Area woke up to 2 inches of fluffy snow this morning.

November 19, 2018

Brainerd saw overnight snowfall with 1 inch of fluffy snow in the morning. Flurries are expected to continue throughout the day.

November 11, 2019

2 inches of snow arrived with Veterans Day, seems a little early this year.

November 7, 2018

Snow started to fall yesterday afternoon and continued on through the night, leaving a blanket of 1 inch of snow in Brainerd. Cold temps are expected to continue, so this may be the snow that sticks around!

October 11, 2018

With fall colors in full bloom, the Brainerd Lakes Area experienced the first snowfall of the year. While the Twin Cities and some of our Northern friends saw a heavy pouring of early snow, Brainerd saw about 1 inch in the morning. Even with the cold temps, this snow is not expected to stick around.

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Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report

2017 - 2018 Snow Conditions

4/16/18 On Friday, we all hoped that the Southern Minnesota snow event would miss us, but it decided to make a visit to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Flurries and limited visibility started around 8PM Saturday evening with snow falling nonstop for the next 24 hours! We woke up to 8 inches of snow, more in some areas. Monday school and activities carried on as scheduled despite the plows not hitting major areas before 8AM.
3/31/18 Another 11 inches of snow?! Brainerd declared a snow emergency after all night snowfall left a blanket over the entire Brainerd Lakes Area. More snow and colder temps are forecasted for the upcoming week.
3/30/18 April is almost here, and after a week of warming sun and melting snow, the skies opened up again! Brainerd was blanketed this Friday morning in 3 inches of fresh snow with accumulations expected throughout the day, and possibly the weekend.
3/26/18 Spring arrived, but forgot to tell the snow with overnight accumulation of six inches!! It was the wet and heavy stuff, and made Monday morning commutes a little slow. Higher daytime temps removed much of the snow by afternoon Tuesday.
3/5/18 A winter storm warning that went into effect early Monday morning saw ANOTHER massive dumping of snow across the BLA. 6-8 inches of snow, the heavy wet kind, blanketed Brainerd.  Brainerd and other surrounding schools cancelled all classes and programs for the day. By afternoon, snow is still steadily falling with heavy winds and travel advisories in place.
2/25/18 Saturday night and Sunday morning brought Brainerd another 6 - 7 inches of snow ---- sledding and skiing will be great!.  It's a Winter Wonderland!!
2/23/18 The Brainerd Lakes Area experienced a major weather event with 8-10 inches of snowfall across the entire lakes area. A two hour late start for the Brainerd School District was put into effect early Friday morning as snow continued to fall.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Brainerd Lakes Area and surrounding areas with an additional 8-10 inches forecasted over Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

2/20/18 Monday's flurries combined with overnight accumulation saw Brainerd with 4 inches of snow this morning. Plows were out early today!
2/3/18 We were greeted this morning with 4 inches of fluffy, dry snow, followed by a very cold Wind chill Advisory.  They are calling this the coldest Super Bowl ever. Go VIKES! (we wish).
1/14/18 Wow!! Snow fell for most of the day Sunday creating flurries and slow driving conditions. About 4 inches of very fluffy snow stuck around to start the week.
1/11/18 The extreme freezing conditions that kicked off 2018 eased off for a few days and brought 3 inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Flurries continue and winds are creating snow gusts. Drive with caution.
12/28/17 2 inches of snow landed in the BLA overnight. Looks like the white is here to stay for awhile now 🙂
12/21/17 We've got snow!!! 4-5 inches of fluffy snow accumulated overnight after day long flurries. Get out and shovel early!!

12/16/17 Snowfall overnight amounted to about 1 - 2 inches. Waiting for the predicted Storm on Friday - will it arrive?
12/13/17 Light snowfall and blustery winds throughout the day yesterday saw Brainerd with an additional 1 inch of snow this morning.
12/11/17 3-4 inches of fluffy snow covered the ground this morning after overnight flurries. Warmer temps may create slush and ice so quick snow removal is recommended!
12/5/17 This morning started off with a dusting of snow, and a layer of ice on the roads after a predicted 5 inches of snow. While the first major weather drop of the year brought intense winds and cold, we're still waiting for that snow that sticks around!!
11/9/17 After a few dry, cold days, the Brainerd Lakes saw snow once again with 1 inch of light and fluffy snow that appeared overnight.
11/1/17 The October snow melted for Halloween, but didn't stay gone long with a dusting of snow in the morning and continued snowfall. An accumulation of 1 inch is noted at 11:00am
10/27/17 Brainerd, MN sees the first snowfall of Winter 17/18 with 3 inches of snow that settled overnight. As of 9:30am, snow continues to fall and road conditions are slick.

 Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2016 - 2017 Snow Conditions

5/1/17 Should we be surprised by a May 1st snowfall? Not in Brainerd, MN!3 inches of heavy wet snow accumulated overnight leaving Brainerd blanketed in the early morning. Snow continues to fall at 9AM.

4/27/17 Spring in the Brainerd Lakes isn't quite ready to show yet with a light dusting of snow overnight that stuck around for the morning. Warmer weekend temps may have this snow heading out soon though!
3/12/17 It looked like we were ready to see Spring but colder temps and afternoon flurries left a 2 inch snow cover in the Brainerd Lakes.
2/26/17 Overnight we received about 2 - 3 inches of snow, but Monday is supposed to be in the 40s so it won't be around long.
2/7/17 After a few days of bitter cold, Brainerd warmed up a bit and saw 3 inches of light snow falling in the early morning and afternoon.
1/31/17 Overnight precipitation totaled 2 inches of snow. When added to yesterday's snow that stuck around, Brainerd is back to a winter wonderland.
1/30/17 Late night/early morning flurries left Brainerd with 1 inch of fluffy snow. A warmer afternoon temp saw some of the snow disappearing from roads and sidewalks.
1/11/17 It's been snowing for days folks! 3 inches of light snow stuck around after another long day of flurries.
1/10/17 The snow still falls! 4 inches of fresh snow left the Brainerd Lakes under a blanket of white. Some school closings announced across western and southern Minnesota.
1/9/17 2 more inches of light snow stuck around after the second day of flurries in the Brainerd Lakes. Afternoon driving conditions were slick with low visibility.
1/8/17 Extremely low temps, high winds, and a light snow had Brainerd experiencing snow globe conditions with 3 inches of fluffy snow sticking around.
1/3/17 The Brainerd Lakes was greeted from holiday break with 3 inches of snow over an ice covering. Total accumulation of 5-6 inches over New Years weekend.
1/2/17 Overnight and early morning snowfall covered Brainerd in 3 inches of fluffy snow.
12/25/16 The Christmas day storm left many people without power and covered Brainerd in a 1/2 inch of slick ice and 1 inch of light snow. A no travel advisory was issued throughout most of Central MN.
12/17/16 A couple more inches of snow fell over night, this should make a good base for the skiers and snowmobilers. Now the COLD comes, supposed to be -24 F degrees tonight.
12/16/16 Two inches of light fluffy snow appeared this AM, and more snow coming tonight. Maybe 3 - 6 inches and then a Blast of frigid air.
12/11/16 A blanket of 3 inches of fluffy snow was left on the ground after all day flurries Sunday.
12/5/16 Our first blue sky in weeks turned to afternoon flurries leaving us with another 1-2 inches of snow cover which quickly turned to icy roads. Drive careful out there!
12/4/16 After losing most of our blizzard cover, Brainerd saw a 1 inch snowfall to leave us with some white.
11/18/16 6:00 AM - Storm Warning for the day, 12 - 18 inches of snow is predicted.
7:00 AM - Grass is still a beautiful green9:00 AM - Snow starts2:00 PM - Storm Warning is upgraded to a BLIZZARD warning. Hard to say because of the wind, but we would estimate 10 inches of snow so far, and snowing heavily.2:15 PM - Lights out in Brainerd8:00 PM - final snow total was 10 - 12 inches in Brainerd with 13 or more inches to the north around Gull Lake and Breezy Point.

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2015 - 2016 Snow Conditions

2/4/16 After back to back overnight and early morning flurries, the Brainerd Lakes Area gained another 2-3 inches of snow on the ground.
1/25/16 Steady overnight snowfall saw 4-5 inches of precipitation on the ground with light snowfall continuing into the afternoon.
1/7/16 2 inches of fresh snow blanketed the Brainerd Area after late night snowfall. Some flurries continued throughout the day with no substantial settling.
12/26/15 The day after Christmas and it snowed all day. Not much but it looks like about 3 - 4 inches. Should be enough now to get the Trails going.
12/16/15 Snow continued overnight with flurries, leaving Brainerd with an additional 1-2 inches of snow on the ground.
12/11/15 The Brainerd Lakes Area saw its first major snow event of the winter with day long flurries leaving the area blanketed in 2-4 inches of heavy, wet snow.
12/2/15 Wet and heavy snow is sticking around the Brainerd Lakes Area with 1 1/2 inches of additional accumulation falling overnight.
12/1/15 The first snowfall of the 2015-16 winter found 5 inches of snow sticking to the ground in the early morning.

11/22/15 Another one inch of snow fell in the late afternoon and with temps in the high twenties, the snow was moist. This caused a Black Ice challenge - cars going off the road everywhere.
11/19/15 Not much, just a dusting of snow. The first snow of the year to 'stick'. It will probably stick around for a few days as the forecast is for temps in the 20s. Then a warm up on Monday. The Forecasters can't get it right for the next day, yet they are talking about a storm on Thanksgiving - a week away, We'll See.
10/29/15 Brainerd received the first snowfall of the 2015-2016 Winter with rain drizzle turned to early morning snow. Flurries rained down for hours, with no accumulation sticking. Stay Tuned for More!

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2014 - 2015 Snow Conditions

4/6/15 After a few weeks of warmer temps and dangerously dry ground, Brainerd was surprised with 2 1/2 inches of snow on the ground this morning.
3/3/15 Check out the early morning snowfall in NE Brainerd MN.

3/3/15 What a blustery morning! 5 inches of snow on the ground and still slowly falling in Brainerd MN.
2/24/15 A light coating of snow overnight really helped with the winter wonderland appearance this morning. We still have a few spots that are snow-free, but it looks to be staying cold enough to layer up a bit, finally!
2/20/15 Another dusting of snow came in last night, dropping about 1 inch of light fluffy snow.
2/10/15 It was quick, but we finally got enough snow to cover the brown grass. Maybe 4 inches of new snow.
2/4/15 You can still see some grass, but we did have a light dusting of snow settle down over the last 24 hours. Snow showers are expected this weekend so maybe this is just the start!
1/8/15 It's the first snowfall of the new year, and it's not a big one! Morning flurries left us with 1 inch of snow.
12/16/14 After losing almost all of our snow with record high overnight temps, it turned around in a flash with 2 inches falling early this morning.
12/7/14 Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? We accumulated 1 inch of snow toward that dream last night.
11/28/14 1 inch at a time is how the snow is landing in Brainerd this winter. So far...
11/19/14 The flurries seemed non-stop last night but we woke to just a 1/2 inch of snow settled on the ground (and cars).
11/11/14 It looks a lot like winter in Minnesota with 6 inches of snow adding itself to the mix after nearly 24 hours of precipitation.
11/6/14 The first snowfall of the year doesn't always stick around, but we woke up to about 2 inches of snow this morning in Brainerd, MN!

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2013 - 2014 Snow Conditions

4/16/14 Well, it wouldn't be April in Minnesota without a snowstorm. Luckily, there wasn't much of a storm; but we did end up with about 4 inches of snow cover.
3/27/14 Today's snow would be much more enjoyable to watch if it wasn't Spring. We've received about 4 inches, following a rain/sleet, so travel with care.
3/21/14 Ugh . . . more snow! And we thought spring was here! 3-4 inches fell throughout the area.
3/18/14 Another 2 inches of snow fell overnight and continues to fall this morning.
2/21/14 Do you like playing in the snow? If you enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing or snowmobiling, Mother Nature has your back this winter! The Brainerd Lakes area has 6 inches of fresh heavy snow. Come play in it!
2/17/14 It has been awhile since we received any snow, other than a few flurries, but this morning we had about 5 inches of snow to shovel. We can deal with the snow, but not the cold. Eh?
1/26/14 4 inches of fresh snow fell last night! Nice big, fluffy flakes. Who's ready to play in the snow?
1/22/14 A new layer of fluffy light snow fell yesterday and throughout the night. About 4 inches of snow was added.
1/18/14 An Alberta Clipper blew through here last night and dropped about 4 inches of very, light, fluffy snow. This morning is bright and sunny making it perfect day to do some snow shoeing.
1/14/14 Woke up to about 4 inches of fresh snow on the ground. Should be nice to have some new snow after the thawing and freezing we've experienced recently.
12/24/13 Snow on Christmas Eve, made for a very White Christmas this year - with about 3 inches of new snow.
12/23/13 Light fluffy snow this morning amounts to about 2 inches of snow.
12/21/13 Saturday brings us 2 inches of snow, great for everyone that likes the outdoors. I hear fishing is good, but most are using portable houses.
12/19/13 Another brief snow burst with 1 inch of snow.
12/17/13 More shoveling! Yesterday's snow ended up bringing closer to 4 inches of snow. We also received about 1 inch today.
12/16/13 The weekend brought another 1-2 inches of snow, and it's snowing again today. We are expecting accumulations of 1-2 inches from today's snow. The snow's have been nice big flakes, giving the illusion of a snow globe. We're seeing snowmobilers out enjoying it! Remember to check trail condition on our Brainerd Snowmobile Trail Conditions page.
12/13/13 It seems to snow just a bit each day this week--light daily snows with accumulations of 3-4 inches over the week.
12/5/13 Bring it on! Another 2 inches of snow fell overnight. Who's ready for some winter fun!?
12/4/13 The snow is persistent! It has snowed all day. We are estimating about 9 inches of new snow at this point; on the Northern edge of Brainerd Lakes country there are reports of up to 12 inches! More snow in the forecast . . . stay tuned.
12/2/13 We have snow!! A nice snow fell overnight and continued throughout the day with accumulations of about 8 inches. We have a nice blanket of snow on the ground and trees, and it truly looks like a winter wonderland in the Brainerd Lakes area right now!
10/20/13 Wow! Snow on October 20! Hopefully, this is a sign of a good snowy winter in the Brainerd Lakes Area! We received about 2 inches of snow. It is a wet, heavy snow--perfect for making snowmen! It won't be here long by the looks of the weather forecast, but stay posted for future snow reports.

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2012 - 2013 Snow Conditions

4/19/13 A big storm rolled in yesterday with snow starting around noon and continued until this morning. It appears that we received over 12 inches of snow. Will it ever end? Will it ever melt? When will we see the golf course?
4/12/13 Eight inches! 8 inches of new snow - Where is my garden!! The storm yesterday brought the area 5 inches of snow and then another 3 inches last night. And no hope for warm weather in site.
3/18/13 What a year! Haven't seen this much snow for a long time. This morning we found 4 - 5 inches of new snow with a strong wind blowing it around. The forecast calls for cool temps until the weekend, so the snow will be here awhile.
3/16/13 We did receive more than 3 inches of snow yesterday afternoon and evening, it seemed to snow all night. Total accumulation yesterday was 6 - 7 inches of snow. And it sounds like a BIG one is coming in on Monday.
3/15/13 This morning we received about 3 inches of snow, and it appears that we will get another 2 inches this afternoon and evening. Should be a FUN weekend.
3/14/13 We were surprised to see new snow this morning with about 3 inches of snow. Hmmm, last year at this date we were golfing.
3/9/13 Another storm came through today starting out with rain and ice and then dropping 6 - 7 inches of heavy snow. This could be the last Harrah! Get outside and enjoy it, BBQing is not far away.
3/5/13 Overnight and this morning, we have received about 7 inches of very heavy show. This will make for great riding and skiing this weekend!
2/22/13 This morning we received about 2 inches of light snow, conditions are great for the weekend!
2/14/13 Happy Valentine's Day! Our gift from Mother Nature was more snow. 1 inch of snow now tops the nice big snowfall we had last weekend. A great time to get out a play!!
2/10/13 Finally got a Big One! The snow storm started a little later than the forecasters expected, but by 4:00PM we had 8 plus inches. The trails should be in Great shape. Lots of snow.
2/6/13 This morning, a Canadian Clipper blew by and dropped 1 inch of fluffy snow. The Weather Guys are saying we could get a bunch of snow this weekend. Let's Hope.
2/2/13 A little dusting of snow last night, maybe 1 inch of new snow.
1/18/13 Not much, but we received about 1 - 2 inches of snow last night making it white and beautiful again. We still have about 6 inches of hard crusty snow under the new snow. It sounds like we are heading for a Cold spell so the ice will be good.
12/28/12 Last night brought about an inch of light, fluffy snow. Not much but it makes it pretty outside. Happy New Year!
12/15/12 Rain Sleet Snow Rain Snow! We got it all with a final snow total of 3 - 4 inches, and a lot of ice. This will make a great base for the trails.
12/9/12 A real winter snow!! We have about 5-6 inches of white, fluffy snow on the ground. Maybe we will have a white Christmas. 😉
11/23/10 A Cold Front moved in last night and dropped the temperature 30 degrees and dropped about 2 inches of snow. This time the snow stuck to the ground and with a cold forecast, we expect it to stay around for a long time.
10/25/12 It's white again today. This snow doesn't look like it will stick around long either. If it's going to snow, my vote is for it to snow enough for us to bring out the snowmobiles!
10/6/12 First snow of the year, but just a dusting. Snow on the ground and on the trees, but will be gone this afternoon.

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2011 - 2012 Snow Conditions

2/29/12 Happy Leap Day--there's snow at last! 9-10 inches of snow have fallen in the Brainerd Lakes Area overnight and this morning. Have you been achin' to get your snowmobile out? Wait no more.
2/26/12 Snowed overnight and most of the day. Overall accumulation was only about 2 inches. More snow in the forecast for this week.
2/21/12 Winter greeted us once again! 2-3 inches of wet, heavy snow fell last night.
1/27/12 A brief snow this afternoon brought about 1 inch of snow. Not much, but it sure is white!
1/23/12 Woke up this morning to find lots of fresh snow on the ground. With 3-4 inches of snow, it finally looks like a true Minnesota winter outside!
1/18/12 This afternoon, a quick burst of snow left about 1 inch of snow. This evening the wind is blowing it around as we are expecting temperatures near -20 degrees F.
1/14/12 Fresh Snow! Only one inch though... now the ground is covered and white.
1/11/12 Hardly a dusting of snow so far today, but it is the most snow we have received so in the Crazy Winter of 2012. It is supposed to get cold so that will help the lakes develop ice, which we also need.
12/30/11 A bit of a surprise today with the arrival of 2 - 3 inches of snow before noon. Makes for a White New Year at least. Be careful on the lakes, there have been reports of ATVs going through the ice, and reports of fishermen being stranded on ice flows that have been separated from the shore.
12/29/11 Just a dusting of snow this morning. At least the ground is white now, all that brown was depressing. More SNOW coming!
12/10/11 No Snow, but we are making great ice! I was on Gull Lake today to check out the ice and it is just amazing. The lake is now covered completely and most of it is smooth as glass, with very little snow on it. This will be a great base for the coming(?) snow. The last time I saw the lake freeze like this was about 15 years ago. You can see on this YouTube video that there were a few fishermen out, in the middle of the lake.
11/19/11 We received light snow most of the day with a total of ONE inch. We had expected 2 - 4 inches, but it moved a little to the south.
11/14/11 First Snow! Maybe a half an inch but snow is here. Just enough to cover the ground and most snow was gone by the afternoon. The Weather Guys are sayin' that we can expect a decent snow by Saturday. I noticed the ponds are starting to freeze. Think Snow!

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2010 - 2011 Snow Conditions

3/23/11 Winter wasn't ready to go away, yet. The roads are tough to navigate this morning with the 9 inches of snow that fell overnight.
3/7/11 A nice, light snowfall yesterday added 3 - 4 inches of fresh snow.
2/21/11 We missed the Big Snow yesterday, but it started snowing here at about 9 PM and by this morning we have received about 7 inches. This should bring all of the trails back into great condition.
1/31/11 It seemed to snow most of last night and some today. It took a long time to get another 3 inches of snow. Now the cold comes in.
1/21/11 Very cold today with a - 33 F degrees last night. All day the temperature remained below zero, so it was surprising to see about 2 inches of very fluffy snow arrive.
1/14/11 Today we received 3 inches 4 - 5 inches of new snow, making it perfect conditions for skiing and sledding in the Brainerd Lakes area.
1/13/11 Snowed last night and most of the morning, amounting to 2 inches of very light, fluffy snow.
1/11/11 A refreshing light snow fell today and yesterday. It didn't amount to much but added a nice 2 inches of fresh cover.
12/31/10 Another 2 inches of snow fell throughout the day. We missed the BIG one. Happy New Year!
12/30/10 Very heavy snow fell today, amounting to about 3 inches. It was about 32 degrees and the snow was preceded by Rain, had it been colder we would have had 10 inches of snow. Another storm rolling in on Saturday which will be great.
12/21/10 Another nice snowfall yesterday throughout the day and into the evening with accumulations of about 4 inches.
12/04/10 Our Winter Wonderland just keeps getting whiter, overnight we received about 3 inches of very light, fluffy snow.
11/30/10 It's a good time to have 4-wheel drive! About 6 inches of snow fell overnight. The tree branches are now frosted with wintery white snow, making for a scenic winter view.
11/24/10 New snow this afternoon dropped a quick 3 inches so that now the ground is completely covered. Small lakes and ponds are frozen over, however the big lakes are still open. With an overnight low of -3 F they should freeze soon.
11/22/10 The snow started falling this morning and continued lightly throughout much of the day. 2 inches of light, fluffy snow now adorns the ground.
11/14/10 We missed the Big Snow that hit the Twin Cities receiving only a dusting of snow yesterday. Overnight we did receive 2 inches of very heavy, slushy snow. So, it looks like Winter is here.
10/26/10 Today marks the first snow of the season! A wet, heavy snowfall accompanied by some strong winds added about 1 inch of white to the ground; but, due to the warm conditions, much of it melted as it landed.

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2009 - 2010 Snow Conditions

2/23/10 The snow has decided to fall again! This morning we received about 1 inch of nice snow.
2/8/10 A wintery weekend at last! It was time to get the snow plows out again after receiving 3 inches of snow.
2/5/10 Just in time for the weekend, we have about 1 inch of fresh snow from this mornings snowfall.
1/25/10 Received a mixture of snow and rain over the weekend; it didn't result in much accumulation of snow. It is snowing this morning. We've received about 1 inch.
12/27/09 It snowed all day Saturday, off and on, dropping another 3 - 5 inches of snow.
12/26/09 The Christmas Storm of 2009 - it has been snowing for 3 days and continues this morning. Although the storm did not reach the catastrophic levels that were predicted, we estimate that about 10 inches of snow has fallen. Yesterday and today, the snow was wet and heavy, so it is not going anywhere and will make for a great snow base for snowmobiling and skiing. The ice was good before the storm and I have seen a lot of fish houses on the ice. Mild temps will make for a fun weekend.
12/14/09 More snow has landed in the Brainerd Lakes Area--an additional 2 inches!
12/9/09 We received enough snow that it was time to break out the shovel to clean off the driveway! About 2 inches of snow arrived overnight.
12/4/09 After experiencing a warmer-than-normal November, it finally started to cool off and snow again! With some about 1/2 inch of snowfall during the early morning hours and some light snowfall throughout the day, our ground is now white!
10/10/09 Early snow this year! Started snowing last night and we have about 2 inches on the ground this morning. The snow and cold weather should enhance the Fall Colors.

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2008 - 2009 Snow Conditions

3/10/09 Our March snowstorm arrived. With it about 5 inches of snow fell to the ground in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
2/26/09 It snowed all day long, resulting in about 4.5 inches of fresh snow!
2/21/09 Actual snowfall was about 3 inches.
2/20/09 It's snowing! Roughly 1/2 inch has accumulated so far this afternoon. Weather reports state we can expect 1-2 inches of total accumulation by midnight.
2/18/09 A fresh inch of snow fell overnight! It's nice to have a fresh layer of snow.
2/11/09 Although it snowed most of the afternoon, the snow melted as soon as it hit the ground and no snow accumulated.
1/29/09 A light snowfall yesterday--only about a quarter inch.
1/19/09 A few flakes fell yesterday, but just a light dusting. We have snow flurries this morning as well.
1/3/09 About 4 inches of snow fell during the day and evening. Alot less than the predicted 8 inch snow, but it is great for the trails.
12/31/08 Records show this December is the snowiest December since the 1960s! A total snowfall of 28.3 inches fell in December alone for you to get out and enjoy!
12/30/08 Over 6 inches received so far. Still under a winter storm warning until mid-afternoon as moderate to heavy snowfalls continue . . . another 2 inches fell bringing total snowfall for the day to 8 inches!
12/23/08 Let it snow! We received about 2 - 6 inches of snow over night--and it's still snowing!
12/20/08 We missed the Big One, but we still received 5 inches of snow. Another day in heaven.
12/14/08 Sunday, Great snow! Over 8 inches of snow arrived today, followed by cold and high winds. Here is a photo from this morning.
12/7/08 A Canadian clipper dropped another two inches of dry, fluffy snow.... cold too.
12/6/08 Overnight we received about 2 - 3 inches of very fluffy snow, and it is supposed to be windy today, so it will really blow around.
11/29/08 Another inch of snow fell in the Brainerd Lakes, not much but at least it is white.
11/15/08 The snow is back--we received about an inch--and this time it looks as though it may be here to stay.
10/27/08 More snow fell overnight resulting in a bit of snow cover. However, it couldn't stand up through the sunny day.
10/26/08 The first snowflakes fell late morning. It was a light snow that melted as soon as it landed.

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2007 - 2008 Snow Conditions

4/11/08 A winter storm in April! Snow fell in the Lakes area starting yesterday evening and is still falling this morning. The snow fall in the area this morning is measuring 8 to 12 inches.
3/5/08 About an inch of light, fluffy snow fell overnight.
2/28/08 A Canadian Clipper blew through today and dropped another inch of snow. Not much, but it cleans up the landscape.
2/15/08 Snowed all day and only got 1 inch. Very dry and fluffy snow.
2/14/08 Snow plows and shovels will be busy for a while today: we received 3 - 4 inches of snow overnight. It's nice to see a fresh layer of white on the ground!
2/9/08 Received about an inch of snow in the last 24 hours. Today we are looking forward to The Big Wind and sub-zero temps.
2/4/08 Not much, but we got one inch of snow today. At least it covers up all of the grey stuff.
2/1/08 As we welcome February, we are experiencing some light snow, although nothing significant for added inches. Continued, scattered light snows are expected throughout the weekend.
1/28/08 Saturday morning I woke up to find fresh snow falling. Unfortunately, we only received a dusting. On the plus side, I didn't have to take the shovel out!
1/23/08 Well, we've peaked out of negative temperatures and the sun has decided to join us for a day or two. No fresh snow, other than some extremely light flurries on Monday that were nothing to write home about.
1/18/08 Brrrrr . . . Bundle up if you have to go outside today. Wind chill advisories in effect today with values expected as low as -32 during the day. Wind chill warnings go into effect as the evening approaches with wind chills potentially reaching as low as -60 tonight. No new snow; but snow depth in the area is still around 8 inches.
1/14/08 Still waiting for the snow to fall . . . the snow that was forecast over the weekend didn't make it. The temperature has dropped, and it's quite brisk out. So, we're not expecting any snow today.
1/11/08 Yesterday morning brought some fresh snow to the Lakes Area. It was just a dusting, with light snow accumulations just under an inch. A slight chance of snowfalls will be with us throughout the weekend. Drive carefully if you'll be on the road today since freezing drizzle may accompany the snow shower possibility throughout the day.
12/23/07 Yesterday we had a light mist that caused extreme icing. This morning we are getting light snow and high winds are expected this afternoon. Received about 3 inches of snow through out the day.
12/4/07 Wow, an Old Fashioned Winter! Lots of snow, roads slippery and congested, snow banks that our Golden Retriever avoids. Should be Great Sledding. It is about 4:00 and we have received about 6 inches of snow today and it is still snowing. Thought I would update this before I went out to shovel snow.
12/1/07 Twelve hours of snow fall that dropped about 8 - 9 inches of snow. This a great start for our Winter Fun.
11/9/07 The first snow of the season. Not much but the ground is white, a sign of things to come. We are hoping that This Is The Year!

Brainerd Minnesota Snow Report 2006 - 2007 Snow Conditions

3/2/07 Overall the storm dropped around 12 inches of snow. Great sledding and skiing!
3/1/07 As of 9:00 AM we have received about 2 inches of snow. The forecast is for a lot more snow. Stay tuned.
2/25/07 Unofficial storm total looks like about 10 inches. We have not actually ventured outside, however we did observe our Golden Retriever standing in the snow. Check the Web Cam.
2/24/07 As of 5:00PM - 6 inches and counting - still more snow expected over night.
2/6/07 This morning we received another inch of light, fluffy snow.
2/1/07 Another inch drifted in during the day, just a fluff.
1/29/07 An inch of snow fell last night, and combined with the half inch dusting on Saturday morning the ground is completely white again.
1/11/07 Yes, it is hard to believe, but the Brainerd area received an inch of snow over night. Not much, but at least the ground is white.
12/29/06 Snow! Started with a mist this morning and changed over to snow around 7:30AM, and as of 11:00 AM we have about 2 inches of new snow.
12/22/06 A White Christmas! Yes, it's true the Brainerd Lakes area has been covered by 1 inch of snow. Not much, but we will take what we can. Happy Holidays!
12/04/06 We're White! Two inches of white fluffy snow arrived last night changing the entire landscape. With the cold temperatures the last few nights, we have been making ice too.
11/13/06 First snow of the 2006 season with about 2 inches of snow. The weather forecast is cool for the next few days, so it should hang around. Maybe this is the YEAR??

View the history of the Brainerd's first snowfall annually.