Blizzard — Emmons, North Dakota

2023-04-04 · Emmons, North Dakota

Event narrative

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and falling snow to create a blizzard.

Wider weather episode

A Colorado low moved through the Central Plains into the Upper Midwest and deepened, resulting in widespread snow and strong winds as high as 50 mph. The combination of the winds, fresh falling snow, and a significant snowpack, led to a blizzard. The highest snow reports were 11 inches in Bottineau County and 13 inches in Stutsman County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1085681. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.