A baroclinic zone over western North Dakota moved slowly east across the state during the day on the 25th. Coupled with a mid level shortwave trough up to three inches of snow fell over the area through the early evening. Gusty west to northwest winds developed during the evening hours of the 25th behind the front as it continued south and east.  A secondary and much stronger cold front moved in during the morning hours of the 26th. Additional light snow and high winds over 50 miles per hour accompanied the front, with strong winds continuing through the afternoon. A peak wind gust of 68 miles per hour was reported near Crosby, Divide County.
Blizzard conditions on the 26th were common where snow accumulated during the day on the 25th, and where additional snow fell during the morning of the 26th.  Interstate 94 was closed from Bismarck to Fargo, and Highway 83 was closed from Bismarck to Minot due to zero visibilities and numerous accidents. All of northwest, central, and eastern North Dakota were under no travel advisories that were posted by transportation officials. While very little snow fall across the southwest, winds were still high, gusting to around 60 miles per hour.

Blizzard in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

High Wind in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

High Wind in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Blizzard in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

High Wind in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

High Wind in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Blizzard in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 08:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 08:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

High Wind in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Blizzard in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 07:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusting to around 55 miles per hour combined with fresh snow on the ground and falling snow to produce a blizzard.