Surface low pressure moved from near the Montana and Wyoming border into North Dakota during the night of March 10. Snow developed as the low approached, with blizzard conditions developing over northwest into much of central North Dakota as southeasterly winds increased and combined with the falling snow and deep loose snow on the ground. As the low continued to track over North Dakota, a cold front moved into the area on March 11 resulting in a wind shift to the west. The strong winds that developed behind the cold front brought blizzard conditions to southwest and far south central North Dakota, while blizzard conditions continue over the rest of the area.  Winds diminished during the evening and late night hours of March 11, with conditions improving. Before the onset of the blizzard, light snow with blowing snow over northwest North Dakota led to icy roads. A semi-tractor pulling a pneumatic sand trailer was traveling north on Highway 85 near mile marker 178, just south of the Missouri River bridge, in McKenzie County, while a pickup truck was traveling south. The pickup truck lost control and crossed into the northbound lanes, colliding with the semi-tractor/trailer. The driver of the pickup, a 29 year old male, was ejected from the vehicle and died (indirect). The driver of the semi-tractor/trailer, a 67 year old male, suffered serious non-life threatening injuries (indirect).

Blizzard in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 18:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 18:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Winter Weather in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 15:00:00 to 10-MAR-23 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Light snow and blowing snow developed during the afternoon hours in advance of blizzard conditions developing during the late evening hours of March 10. This led to icy roads. An accident in McKenzie County, on Highway 85 near mile marker 178, resulted in the death (indirect) of a 29 year old male and the injury (indirect) of a 67 year old male.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 14:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 14:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 18:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 18:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 14:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 14:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.

Blizzard in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 03:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds combined with snow on the ground and occasional falling snow to create a blizzard.