Blizzard — Benson, North Dakota

2024-11-20 · Benson, North Dakota

Event narrative

Based on wind reports from the Niles 3 SE NDAWN over the course of the day showing max wind speeds over 35 MPH for over 3 hours combined with falling snow, we can infer that blizzard conditions of 1/4 mile or less visibility did occur in Benson county.

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 1220911. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.