A significant and prolonged winter storm impacted all of west and central North Dakota beginning Wednesday, December 23rd, lasting into Saturday, December 26th. Lead time was significant, as statements, watches, and warnings were posted well in advance of the storm.
During the afternoon hours of Wednesday the 23rd, the first wave of snow moved into the region as a northern stream upper low dropped south into the Northern Plains from central Alberta, combined with a surface trough of low pressure pushing from west to east across the state Wednesday and Wednesday night. After a brief lull in snowfall intensity Thursday, this first system merged with a southern stream upper low over the central plains Christmas Eve night, and intensified as the merged system moved slowly northeast into the Midwest on Christmas Day. As this occurred, areas of snow redeveloped from east to west Thursday night into Friday. The main forcing mechanism for snow across west and central North Dakota during this second wave of snow was a persistent TROWAL (TRough Of Warm Air Aloft) which developed and resulted in the continuous generation of moderate to heavy snow bands over central and portions of western North Dakota early Christmas Day into Saturday.
Additionally, already strong northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph Wednesday and Thursday increased on Friday, with gusts up to 45 mph developing across the state as surface low pressure retrograded northwest into western Iowa, resulting in a significant pressure gradient over the Dakotas. These strong winds accompanied the snow and produced widespread blizzard conditions over much of west and all of central North Dakota from Christmas Day through much of Saturday the 26th.
The significant blowing and drifting of snow resulted in nearly impossible travel throughout the event, especially on the 25th and 26th when the strongest winds occurred. Numerous no travel advisories were issued from the North Dakota Department of Transportation, along with several road closures including all of Interstate 94 and portions of U.S. Highways 83 and 2. Needless to say, holiday commerce across west and central North Dakota was severely impacted by this intense storm system.

Winter Storm in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26. Storm total snow at Heart Butte Dam was 12 inches.

Winter Storm in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten to twenty inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26. Storm total snow at Hebron was 25 inches.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twelve to eighteen inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26. Storm total snow at Martin was 19 inches.

Winter Storm in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten to twenty inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26. Storm total snow was 15 inches at Des Lacs to 24 inches at Minot.

Winter Storm in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Blizzard in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Winter Storm in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Blizzard in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Winter Storm in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26.

Winter Storm in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten to twenty inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26. Storm total snow seven miles northeast of Ashley was 24 inches.

Winter Storm in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight to thirteen inches of wet snow, coupled with winds of 20 to 30 mph, caused major transportation problems leading up to Christmas Day. Many county sheriffs advised no travel. By Christmas morning winds increased, with gusts up to 45 mph, temperatures dropped, and there was more snow. See Blizzard entry for December 25 and 26. Storm total snow five miles south of Harvey was 14 inches.

Blizzard in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.

Blizzard in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

See the winter storm entry from December 23, 24, and 25. Winds increased and gusted as high as 45 mph, and coupled with additional snow and blowing snow, resulted in near zero visibility. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state.

Blizzard in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of snow coupled with a wind that increased, and gusted as high as 40 mph, caused blowing snow. Visibility was near zero. By 10:30 AM on December 25 the North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for nearly the entire state. Travel over the Christmas holiday was nearly impossible due to significant drifting.