A low pressure system tracking across southern Manitoba brought a cold frontal passage along with areas of heavier snow along and north of Highway 2 and the onset of very strong pressure gradient winds across eastern North Dakota into northwest Minnesota.  The winds combined with new snow and existing loose snow pack to produce widespread blizzard conditions from late Sunday night into Monday morning.

Blizzard in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in WESTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 06:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 06:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-13 06:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.

Blizzard in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions through Monday morning.  New snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches, and combined with existing loose snow pack to produce whiteout conditions at times.  Most major highway systems in eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley were closed through the forenoon and early afternoon hours.