Blizzard — Western Walsh, North Dakota

2022-02-20 · Western Walsh, North Dakota

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions, driven primarily by light snow and blowing snow, prevailed through the morning. Peak winds reached 45 mph.

Wider weather episode

Light snow fell across the northern Red River Valley, with strong northerly winds following the snowfall. This lofted snow southward through the valley, leading to blizzard conditions through late morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1011020. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.