A strong Colorado low lifted through North Dakota. Initially, a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow developed over western and central North Dakota. As temperatures dropped over the northwest and far north central, ice accumulated on power lines. Strong winds developed, with precipitation eventually changing over to all snow. The strong winds combined with the ice on the power lines leading to thousands of power poles and cross arms breaking, resulting in widespread power outages throughout the northwest into the far north central. On the evening of April 24, almost all of the northwest part of the state was without power. Some residential services in rural areas took over three weeks to have power restored, and some non-residential services were not restored until mid-June. As the snow combined with the strong winds, visibility dropped to zero across western and parts of central North Dakota. Interstate 94 closed from the Montana state line to Mandan, and most other roads were impassable. Due to the after-effects of the blizzard and power outages, the American Red Cross opened warming shelters in Crosby and Williston, and provided showers and meals to many individuals. Snowfall totals of over a foot and a half were reported, though were tough to measure with wind gusts over 70 mph. As of the writing of this episode, power companies and government officials were still in the process of calculating financial losses. With that said, expectations are that at a minimum, the financial impact from this storm was at least 60 million dollars. It should be understood that this value, and the individual county event entries, are rough estimates.

Blizzard in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 6.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

Blizzard in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 07:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard.

Blizzard in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 19:00:00 to 24-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.