A deep low pressure system lifted across the Northern Plains into the upper Midwest while an inverted surface trough passed over North Dakota. Widespread snow developed over the region, with the heaviest snow noted over the southern James River Valley. Over southwest North Dakota, strong winds developed in a tight pressure gradient which led to widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions.

Heavy Snow in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ellendale received 19 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Kulm received 15 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ashley received 13 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Garrison received 13 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Locations northwest of Streeter received 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hazelton received 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations north of Williston received 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations east of Wilton received 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Columbus received 11 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations north of Plaza received 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations south of Minot received ten inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sherwood received nine inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Watford City received nine inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations west of Gackle received 11 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lansford received 11 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations north of Velva received nine inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Harvey received eight inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations northwest of Huff received eight inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations northeast of Nanson received eight inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Southwestern Foster County received an estimated nine inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Southern Pierce County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northeastern Sheridan County received an estimated eight inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwestern Dunn County received an estimated nine inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Southern Divide County received an estimated ten inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Northern Mercer County received an estimated ten inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Northern Oliver County received an estimated ten inches of snow.

Blizzard in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 15:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 13:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-MAR-18 15:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ongoing snow and strong northwest winds combined to produce a blizzard.