A significant storm with blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills came through the area in the days leading up to Christmas. Wind chills as low or lower than -50F and whiteout conditions were reported across Minnesota and North Dakota for 2 days.

Blizzard in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 09:42:00 to 23-DEC-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public in St. Hilaire sent photos of 1/4SM visibility with blowing snow.

Blizzard in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 08:15:00 to 23-DEC-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Crookston Airport AWOS reports 1/4SM visibility for 3 hours with 35 MPH or greater winds.

Blizzard in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Donaldson RWIS reports 1/4SM visibility with 35 MPH or greater winds.

Blizzard in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Beltrami RWIS reports 1/4SM visibility with 35 MPH or greater winds.

Blizzard in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 10:10:00 to 23-DEC-22 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Fergus Falls webcam shows 1/4 SM visibility or less. In addition, the RWIS reported 35 MPH or greater frequent wind gusts.

Blizzard in WEST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 10:35:00 to 23-DEC-22 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Lake Park DOT webcam shows 1/4 SM or less visibility, with the RWIS reporting frequent 35 MPH gusts.

Blizzard in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Herman RWIS reports 1/4 SM visibility and 35 MPH or greater winds.

Blizzard in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Thief River Falls Airport AWOS reports 1/4 SM visibility and 35 MPH or greater winds.

Blizzard in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Moorhead Municipal Airport AWOS reports 1/4 SM visibility and 35 MPH or greater winds.

Cold/Wind Chill in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

NDAWN site Ada 1 N reports -40 wind chill.

Cold/Wind Chill in EAST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 22-DEC-22 12:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

NDAWN site Parkers Prairie 2 NW reports -40 to -42 wind chill.

Cold/Wind Chill in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 22-DEC-22 22:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

NDAWN site Wolverton 2E reports -40 to -43 wind chill.

Cold/Wind Chill in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

NDAWN site Humboldt 4SW reports wind chills between -40 and -42.

Cold/Wind Chill in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

NDAWN site Warren 6SW reports wind chills between -40 and -42.

Cold/Wind Chill in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 22-DEC-22 22:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

NDAWN site Ulen 7ESE reports wind chills between -40 and -42.

Cold/Wind Chill in WEST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal Weather Station at Stephen 7NNE reports wind chills at -40.

Cold/Wind Chill in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Elbow Lake Airport reports wind chills at -40 or below.

Strong Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Herman MN RWIS reports 52 mph gust at 105 PM.

Strong Wind in WEST OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Fergus Falls RWIS reports 49 mph wind gust at 11 AM.

Strong Wind in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 12:15:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

East Grand Forks RWIS reports 48 mph wind gust at 1215 PM.

Strong Wind in EAST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 14:20:00 to 23-DEC-22 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Frazee RWIS reports 46 mph wind gust at 220PM.

Strong Wind in WEST BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 10:40:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Lake Park RWIS reports 46 mph wind gust at 1040AM.

Blizzard in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hendrum webcam shows 1/4 SM visibility with nearby NDAWN site showing frequent gusts over 35 MPH.

Strong Wind in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 23-DEC-22 09:35:00 to 23-DEC-22 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Donaldson RWIS reports 45 mph wind gust at 935AM.