Blizzard — West Becker, Minnesota

2023-03-11 · West Becker, Minnesota

Event narrative

Public reports blizzard conditions and 6.5 inches of snow in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Wider weather episode

Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings were issued on the afternoon of the 10th for the nighttime hours starting in the west, then spreading into northwestern Minnesota as the early morning hours of March 11th progressed. Blizzard conditions and heavy snow were reported across northwestern Minnesota.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.