Divide storm history

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Strong winds and snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Crosby RAWS reported sustained winds of 47 mph.

Crosby RAWS measured sustained winds to 41 mph.

Crops were severely damaged, including an entire canola field which was totaled.

Winds combined with copious amounts of small hail, along with some hail the size of quarters, to cause crop damage in the area.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

Minimum wind chill values dropped to between 45 below to around 60 below over most locations.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

Crosby RAWS reported wind gusts to 75 mph.

Locations near Crosby received eight inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped to around 70 below.

Locations west of Fortuna received 11 inches of snow.

Eight inches of snow fell near Ambrose and Fortuna.

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Multiple locations lost power as a result of frost accumulating on power lines due to the multi-day dense fog event, with some locations losing power for more than a day. Multiple lines were downed as conductors broke, or snapped. Approximately 20 poles and multiple cross-arms we…

Strong northwest winds combined with snow on the ground and falling snow to create a blizzard.

Strong winds, occasional falling snow, and snow on the ground combined to produce a blizzard.

Crosby received eight inches of snow.

Crosby RAWS reported wind gusts to 60 mph.

Crosby RAWS reported wind gusts to 67 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

Small tree branches were broken.

Crosby RAWS reported wind gusts to 60 mph.

Ongoing snow and strong winds combined to produce a blizzard.