Blizzard — Towner, North Dakota

2024-11-20 · Towner, North Dakota

Event narrative

Based on a measured 61 MPH gust at Perth, combined with falling snow, we can assume that blizzard conditions of 1/4 mile or less visibility did occur in the area on the 20th of November.

Wider weather episode

The first blizzard warning of the 2024 - 2025 winter season was issued in mid November, as gusty winds and falling snow combined to reduce visibilities across the Devils Lake Basin.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220909. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.