Mountrail storm history

Dense fog developed during the early morning hours, with visibility under one-quarter mile. Along North Dakota Highway 23, in Mountrail County near the Ward County line, a pickup-truck pulled onto the highway out of a private driveway. A semi-truck pulling a tanker loaded with di…

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.

Stanley AWOS reported wind gusts to 64 mph.

Stanley AWOS measured wind gusts to 61 mph.

Two camper trailers were blown over at Parshall Bay Recreational Area.

A camper was blown over.

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.

Stanley AWOS reported wind gusts to 66 mph.

The public reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 mph.

The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph.

Large tree branches were blown down.