High Wind — Divide, North Dakota

2025-12-09 · Divide, North Dakota

Event narrative

Crosby RAWS reported sustained winds of 47 mph.

Wider weather episode

An Alberta Clipper moved through the region bring strong winds to western and central North Dakota including the James River Valley, with a secondary front moving through later in the day into the evening enhancing the winds. The strong winds were accompanied by light snow in some areas, resulting in reduced visibility at times. The strongest reported wind gusts of 64 mph occurred at the Stanley Airport in Mountrail County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.