Blizzard — West Polk, Minnesota

2022-02-01 · West Polk, Minnesota

Event narrative

Visibility was reduced to 1/4 mile or less through much of the day, with winds gusting frequently at 35 to 50 mph, as reported by various airport and mesonet sensors.

Wider weather episode

Blizzard conditions impacted travel across the northern Red River Valley on Feb 1st, with lesser, but still impactful, blowing snow elsewhere. Visibility was reduced to 1/4 mile at times.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1011842. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.