Blizzard — West Polk, Minnesota

2022-12-23 · West Polk, Minnesota

Event narrative

Crookston Airport AWOS reports 1/4SM visibility for 3 hours with 35 MPH or greater winds.

Wider weather episode

A significant storm with blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills came through the area in the days leading up to Christmas. Wind chills as low or lower than -50F and whiteout conditions were reported across Minnesota and North Dakota for 2 days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1067633. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.