Blizzard — Sargent, North Dakota

2022-02-22 · Sargent, North Dakota

Event narrative

Winds gusting from 35 to 42 mph, along with blowing and drifting snow, produced widespread ground blizzard conditions.. with visibilities frequently below one quarter mile as reported by Airport wind sensors and observed by area law enforcement and DOT personnel.

Wider weather episode

A re-intensifying surface pressure gradient produced winds gusting at 35 to 42 mph and widespread ground blizzard conditions across far southeastern ND and adjacent portions of westcentral MN, through the morning and afternoon of February 22nd.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1011721. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.