The winter storm warning for western and central North Dakota was upgraded to a blizzard warning in the afternoon of the 10th. Strong winds of 50 mph combined with snow had reduced visibilities to zero at times by the late afternoon hours and remained at or near zero through the night. A gradual improvement began in the morning of the 11th. Snow drifts to 20 feet were reported in the northwestern areas of the state. Local and county snow removal equipment was not sufficient to move the snow and local and county governments requested state assistance. Many roads and parts of Interstate 94 were closed stranding numerous motorist and bringing travel to a standstill. The railroad system in the northern parts of the state were also halted due to the large snow drifts. A Amtrak train became stuck near Epping North Dakota and had to backup to Williston North Dakota, about 15 miles to the southwest. Numerous vehicles went into ditches, stalled out or became stuck in the heavy snowdrifts. Only minor injuries (indirect) were reported. Snowfall from the storm only amounted to around an inch, however snowpack from previous snow events combined with the strong winds created blizzard conditions throughout western and central North Dakota. Conditions rapidly improved by the late morning on the 11th as the storm system exited the region.

Blizzard in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Blizzard in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-04 14:49:00 to 11-FEB-04 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC