Strong Wind — West Polk, Minnesota

2022-12-23 · West Polk, Minnesota

Event narrative

East Grand Forks RWIS reports 48 mph wind gust at 1215 PM.

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 1068040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.