A fairly compact ridge of high pressure brought clear skies and brisk west/northwest winds to eastern North Dakota.  High temperatures on the 8th were only in the single digits above and below zero.  The west/northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts to 35 mph kept temperatures from plunging too far, yet overnight temperatures did drop to 10 below to 20 below zero (or about 30 degrees below normal).  This dropped wind chill temperatures to 40 below to 50 below zero for a prolonged period the night of the 8th into the morning of the 9th.  With only a few inches of snow left on the ground (mostly in sheltered areas), these extreme wind chill temperatures disrupted public events and services.  Some schools cancelled or postponed activities, rather than risk unneeded exposure to these elements.  Numerous water main breaks were also reported, due to the prolonged exposure to the cold.

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Cold/Wind Chill in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 09-MAR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC