Strong Wind — Benson, North Dakota

2022-11-10 · Benson, North Dakota

Event narrative

NDAWN site in Maddock reports 42 MPH wind gust.

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 1066075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.