Blizzard — Nelson, North Dakota

2022-11-10 · Nelson, North Dakota

Event narrative

Widespread Blizzard conditions with visibility below 1/4 mile and winds gusting over 35 MPH from noon to 7 PM.

Wider weather episode

A strong Colorado Low moved through the area, bringing multiple inches of snow and 30 - 50 MPH winds to the area. This created blowing snow or blizzard conditions in some areas. In addition, there was a period of freezing rain in the southern portions of our CWA at the beginning of the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.