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Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2018 Page | 80 rank 9th out of the 10 natural hazards economically impacting Minnesota according to the statewide risk analysis. The chance that another winter storm affecting Ramsey County will occur is highly probable. Severe Winter Storm History in Ramsey County The total of notable events defined as heavy snows, blizzards, winter weather, ice storms and winter storms in Ramsey County recorded by the NCEI for the period from 1996 to April 2018 is 63. The NCEI did not record any deaths, injuries or property damage for these events. An overview of some of the recent notable winter storms can be found in Table 25 below. Table 25. Notable Winter Weather Events in Ramsey County Date Type Cost Deaths Injuries Description 4/13/2018 Winter Storm unknown 0 0 Multiple waves of winter precipitation occurred, including sleet and snow, resulted in total snowfall amounts of 16-20". 1/22/2018 Winter Storm unknown 0 0 8-12" of snow fell across the county. 2/2/2016 Winter Storm unknown 0 0 10-13" of snow fell, resulting in 175 flights canceled or delayed at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. 12/9/2012 Winter Storm unknown 0 0 12-16" of snow were reported across the county. 12/31/2011 Winter Weather unknown 0 0 Heavy, wet snow fell during the holiday, resulting in numerous accidents across the county. 2/20/2011 Winter Storm unknown 0 0 Lightning was observed by several people, amidst a storm that brought 12-16" of snow. 12/10/2010 Winter Storm unknown 0 0 This was the biggest snowstorm since the Halloween Blizzard of 1991, and the average snowfall in Ramsey County was 18". 1/19/2001 Heavy Snow unknown 0 0 8" of snow was recorded at the Twin Cities International Airport. 1/12/2000 Heavy Snow unknown 0 0 9" of snow fell at the Twin Cities International Airport, and the Minnesota Highway Patrol responded to over 325 crashes in the Twin Cities – however, most were minor without injuries. 1/17/1996 Ice Storm unknown 0 0 Up to 1" of ice accumulated over much of the Minneapolis/St. Paul region, resulting in significant tree damage and power outages. More than 180,000 metro residents were without power, and 5 Red Cross shelters were open to assist people who were forced from their homes due to lack of heat. Severe Winter Storms and Climate Change Historically, winter storms have had a large impact on public safety in Minnesota. This will continue, with a possible increase in snowstorm frequency and annual total snowfall. Winter weather is often a cause of power outages. Pressures on energy use, reduced reliability of services, potential outages and the potential rise in household costs for energy are major climate change risks to public health.