Strong low pressure meandered near the Minnesota-Iowa border while a deep upper low was slightly offset to the southwest. This resulted in a large area of precipitation developing to the north and west of the surface low. With warmer air aloft and temperatures at the surface just below freezing, freezing rain occurred through the James River Valley and back west into south central North Dakota. Initially, the freezing rain started during the late afternoon of December 25 over the far southern James River Valley, and gradually spread west-northwest through the evening and overnight as the surface low deepened and backed a bit to the west. The freezing rain continued through much of December 26, and even into the 27th over eastern areas. There were significant impacts to the power and transportation infrastructure due to the freezing rain. Over 1.5 inches of ice was noted on many power lines as far west as Burleigh County. The hardest hit areas were in the James River Valley where the heavier precipitation fell for a prolonged period of time. Multiple communities in Stutsman, LaMoure, and Logan counties were without power from December 26 through December 28, with two small communities without power until December 29. The longest reported rural residence outage was five days. Travel and walking outdoors were extremely dangerous. A portion of Interstate 94 was closed for a period of time due to the ice. Many rural electric cooperatives that were either not affected by the storm or had minimal impacts sent workers to the affected areas through mutual aid agreements to help restore power.

Ice Storm in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility wires were down in some locations. Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility wires were down in some locations. Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.

Ice Storm in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Around 400 utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. Power service was out over most of the county at some time during the storm. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

Ice Storm in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 400 utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. At one point, 48% of services were without power. The community of Gackle was without power from early on December 26 until late evening of December 28, while Jud was without power until mid-day on December 29. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

Ice Storm in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Around 300 utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. Most power service was out throughout the county at some time during the storm. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

Ice Storm in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 200 utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. At one point, approximately 9,500 customer services were without power, which was roughly 77% of all services in the county. Most of Jamestown was without power on December 26, while the communities of Cleveland, Eldridge, Medina, Streeter, Montpelier, and Winsor were without power from December 26-28.  The small community of Millarton was without power until December 29. The longest rural residential outage lasted five days. Roads became nearly undrivable given the icy conditions, and Interstate 94 was closed for a period of time.

Ice Storm in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army deployed to Gackle to establish a shelter as the entire community was without power from early on December 26 until the late evening of December 28. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

Ice Storm in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. At one point, 48% of utility customers were without power. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

Ice Storm in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility poles were broken and power lines were down, mainly over the southeastern part of the county. At one point, 12% of utility customers were without power. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions.

Ice Storm in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple utility poles were broken, along with multiple cross-members. Many miles of power lines throughout the county were down. Travel became nearly impossible given the icy conditions. Interstate 94 was closed for a period of time.

Ice Storm in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Some utility wires were down, mainly on the southeastern portion of the county, and a few poles were broken. Travel and walking outdoors became nearly impossible given the slippery conditions as ice accumulations of well over a quarter inch occurred.