Blizzard — Western Walsh, North Dakota

2022-02-01 · Western Walsh, North Dakota

Event narrative

Visibilities frequently below 1/4 mile in snow and blowing snow. Winds gusted from 35 to 55 mph as reported at local airports and mesonet stations. Conditions beagn in the early morning and continued through mid-afternoon.

Wider weather episode

Blizzard conditions impacted the northern portions of the Red River Valley, with winds upwards of 45 mph and blowing snow leading to near zero visibility in places.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1011828. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.