A low pressure system developed from western North Dakota into southeastern South Dakota from Sunday the 14th into Monday the 15th.  The storm caused a few hours of  ground blizzard conditions through mid afternoon on the 14th, over portions of the state, as described in the 14 April Blizzard Episode.  From late Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, widespread heavy snow and strong winds overspread eastern North Dakota into northwest and west central Minnesota, producing form 4 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow and frequent wind gust of from 30 to 35 mph. Roadways across the area were made impassable and most area schools were either closed on Monday or had delayed start times.  Snowfall and winds tapered off slowly through the late forenoon.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in WESTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-APR-13 10:00:00 to 15-APR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow of from 5 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow developed across eastern North Dakota from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.  In addition, blizzard force winds which had occurred through Sunday afternoon did decrease in intensity, but continued to produce frequent gusts of from 25 to 35 mph and significantly reduced visibility through the overnight hours.