A complex upper low developed over the central and southern Rocky Mountain Region in the days leading up to this event. It strengthened and brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and mixed precipitation to the Northern Plains. Travel was significantly impacted, with roads and highways closed, and multiple reports of slide-offs and collisions. There were 3 periods of impactful weather associated with this system, with heavy precipitation on the 12th and 13th, light snow and blowing snow on the 14th, then additional light to moderate snowfall on the 15th and 16th. Blizzard conditions were observed on the 16th across portions of central and eastern North Dakota.

Heavy Snow in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A CoOp observer in Michigan, ND reported a measurement of 9 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

It was reported that Devils Lake (2N) received an estimated 12 inches of snowfall. This information was shared via social media by a member of the public.

Heavy Snow in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CoOp observer in Michigan, ND reported a storm total of 18.5 inches of snow for the time spanning Tuesday morning through Friday morning.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CoOp observer 6 miles east of Lankin, ND reported a storm total snowfall of 19 inches. This covers the time from Tuesday morning through Friday morning.

Heavy Snow in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A CoOp observer 3 miles east of McLeod, ND measured a storm total of 20.7 inches covering the time from Tuesday morning through Friday morning.

Heavy Snow in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Received a CoCoRaHS storm total snow report of 10.9 inches of snow in Cooperstown. Time covers Tuesday morning through Friday morning.

Heavy Snow in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Analysis of data gathered from local sources and public reports suggests that Eddy County received 6 to 10 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of 13.5 inches of snow in Gwinner, ND. Report shared via social media.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm total snowfall spanning Tuesday morning through Friday morning. Measured total of 16.3 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Received a CoCoRaHS report of a storm total 10.1 inches of snow representing the period spanning from Tuesday morning through Friday morning. Location 1 ESE Langdon, ND.

Heavy Snow in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

It was reported that Devils Lake (6NW) received a storm total estimated 22 inches of snowfall. This information was shared via social media. Time represented was Tuesday morning through Friday morning.

Heavy Snow in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

It was reported that Oberon (4SW) received an estimated 6.5 inches of snowfall. This information was shared via social media.

Heavy Snow in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of 13.5 inches of snow by 11am on the 14th, with a storm total snowfall of 26 inches by Friday morning. Kathryn, ND.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Received a CoCoRaHS report of 11.9 inches of snow by 7 am on the 14th, with a storm total snowfall of 18 inches by Friday morning, the 16th. Larimore, ND.

Heavy Snow in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Received a CoOp report of 15.5 inches of snow by 7 am on the 14th, with a storm total snowfall of 28.4 inches by Friday morning, the 16th. Lisbon, ND.

Heavy Snow in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Received a report of 7.5 inches of snow in Walhalla, relayed via social media.

Heavy Snow in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Analysis of data gathered from local sources and public reports suggests that Steele County received 11 to 15 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

It was reported that Forest River received an estimated 10 inches of snowfall. This information was shared via social media.

Heavy Snow in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Received a report of an estimated 10.5 inches of snow in Fargo, ND. Relayed via social media.

Heavy Snow in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of an estimated 12.5 inches of snow 3 NW of Barrie. Relayed via social media.

Heavy Snow in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of an estimated 11 inches of snow in Mayville. Relayed via social media.

Heavy Snow in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

It was reported that Casselton (1W) received an estimated 11 inches of snowfall. This information was shared via social media.