An area of low pressure moving east into the central plains developed a band of moderate to heavy snow across portions of northwest and north central North Dakota beginning Friday afternoon, January 2nd, lasting into the early morning hours of Saturday, January 3rd. In addition to around six inches of snow accumulation across this area, gusty east to northeasterly winds of 20 to 35 mph created areas of significant blowing and drifting snow, which prompted the issuance of no travel advisories by law enforcement Friday night into Saturday morning.

Heavy Snow in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 13:00:00 to 02-JAN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated three to six inches of snow fell across Mountrail County. The heaviest accumulations occurred in far northeastern portions of the county. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 13:00:00 to 02-JAN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated three to six inches of snow fell across Burke County. The heaviest accumulations occurred in far northern and eastern parts of the county. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow which prompted a no travel advisory from law enforcement.

Heavy Snow in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated three to six inches of snow fell across Ward County. The heaviest accumulations occurred in far northern portions of the county. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A public observer in Sherwood measured 6.5 inches of snow. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observers measured six inches of snow in Westhope and 7.7 inches at Lake Metigoshi State Park. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated three to six inches of snow fell across McHenry County. The heaviest snow accumulations occurred in northern portions of the county. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated three to six inches of snow fell across Pierce County. The heaviest snow accumulations occurred in northern portions of the county. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-JAN-09 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer in Rolette reported 6.5 inches of snow. In addition, gusty easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.