Here's some of the snow reports passed along from the National Weather Service. A couple of communities had an array of widely ranging totals from viewers about 6-9 1/2" range(Albert Lea, Mantorville, Owatonna) In those instances, the average or co-op observation is shown.

Most places fell in the 6-8" range but some communites rounded out the lower end of our expected range at 4-6". Some isolated spots eclipsed 8".

For some, it was the highest amounts seen in years.  Officially at Rochester International Airport, 7.2" of snow fell with this storm, the highest amount from any one storm since 16" fell on December 10th & 11th, 2010.

Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services and Heartland Power Cooperative ask their members to “Wait ‘til Eight” before using any unnecessary electric power this evening.  Today is a peak alert day due to high demands for electricity caused by cold temperatures.  Please avoid the use of appliances and any unnecessary electric usage until 8 PM this evening.  Waiting until eight will help keep electricity costs low for members of Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services and Heartland Power Cooperative.

(ABC 6 News) -- Saturday marks the end of Winter Weather Awareness Week. A week set aside to look at the dangers of winter weather and learn tips to prepare.

Winter occurs every year. We know it will get cold, we know it will probably snow, but for some reason it catches someone off guard every time, rescues go out once or twice a year says Austin Fire Chief Mickey Healey.

On average about 50 people die due to cold or winter related events. Winter is not to be messed with and there are very simple steps you can take to prepare yourself. Check ahead, check weather forecast says National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Shea.

Chief Healey suggests checking to make sure you have hats, boots and gloves. Something as a barrier between you and winter.