Grant storm history

Storm total snowfall of six to ten inches was reported across Grant County.

This was the second wave of very large hail to hit Elgin during this episode. Homes throughout the city experienced broken windows, damaged siding, and damaged shingles. Vehicles sustained heavy damaged as well.

Six to ten inches of heavy wet snow and sleet fell across Grant County. The combination of strong winds and the wet snow resulted in widespread damages to electrical utilities, causing massive power outages across the county. In some areas it took anywhere from several days to se…

Wind gusts up to near 50 mph combined with falling snow and existing loose snow cover to create widespread blizzard conditions across Grant County. The strong winds and blizzard conditions resulted in additional downed power lines and delayed the repair of existing downed power l…

Carson received 20 inches of snow

New Leipzig NDDOT reported wind gusts to 73 mph.

Grant County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Grant County had estimated gusts to 60 mph.

A large outbuilding had most of its roof panels blown off.

Several large pine trees were uprooted or broken down at the Heart Butte Boy Scout Camp.

On the north side of Lake Tschida a camper was tipped on its side, a pontoon was completely flipped, trees were down, and a wooden swing set was tipped over.

Grant County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

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

Locations southwest of St. Gertrude received nine inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped as low as 60 below.

New Leipzig NDDOT site reported wind gusts to 61 mph.

Grant County had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

The wind tore some shingles off of the roof, and a cottonwood tree had some branches broken off and leaves stripped.

Hail fell at a campground at Lake Tschida causing damage to campers.

Elgin received seven inches of snow.

Wind chill values dropped to around 70 below.

Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

A cold front moving through the area produced gusty winds which combined with a narrow band of snow to produce reduced visibility and some snow covered roads which became slippery.