A large area of surface low pressure ejecting northeast into the Northern Plains brought widespread moderate to heavy snow to much of west and central North Dakota Monday, December 20th through early morning Tuesday, December 21st.  The heaviest snow fell across the northern half of North Dakota, where nine to twelve inches occurred. Lesser amount fell across the southwest and south central.
In addition to the snow, gusty northwest winds up to 25 mph across the south, created areas of blowing and drifting snow. This resulted in travel hazards and eventually led to travel advisories issued by state and county officials. Patchy freezing drizzle around the James River Basin also contributed to some travel hazards during this episode.

Heavy Snow in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A storm total snowfall of 6 to 9 inches fell across Divide County.

Heavy Snow in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of 6 inches fell over portions of Foster County.

Heavy Snow in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observers at Upham, Towner, and Drake all reported 6 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of six inches fell across portions of northern Oliver County.

Heavy Snow in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Verona reported a storm total snowfall of six inches.

Heavy Snow in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Dunn Center reported 6.5 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Tioga reported 10 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Stanley reported 11.5 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of six inches fell over portions of Dickey County.

Heavy Snow in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of 6 inches fell over portions of Stutsman County.

Heavy Snow in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Watford City reported 9.1 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Lansford reported 12.9 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 09:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Garrison reported 10.5 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 09:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Minot reported 10 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 09:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Mohall reported 6 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of 6 inches fell over portions of Sheridan County.

Heavy Snow in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Hurricane Lake reported 7.4 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Rolette reported 8.1 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Fessenden reported 8 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of six inches fell across portions of northern Kidder County.

Heavy Snow in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Fairfield reported 6 inches of storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of six to eight inches fell across northern Mercer County.

Heavy Snow in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 21-DEC-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated storm total snowfall of 6 to 9 inches fell over portions of Burke County.