Blizzard — Ramsey, North Dakota

2023-03-11 · Ramsey, North Dakota

Event narrative

Trained spotter reports blizzard conditions since sunrise, 6-8 inches of new snow, 4 foot drifts, and 42 MPH peak winds.

Wider weather episode

Blizzard Warnings were issued on the afternoon of the 10th for the nighttime hours starting in the west, then spreading into the Red River Valley as the early morning hours of March 11th progressed. Blizzard conditions and heavy snow were reported across eastern North Dakota.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087210. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.