Blizzard Warnings were issued on the afternoon of the 10th for the nighttime hours starting in the west, then spreading into the Red River Valley as the early morning hours of March 11th progressed. Blizzard conditions and heavy snow were reported across eastern North Dakota.

Blizzard in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 02:15:00 to 11-MAR-23 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Cando AWOS reports 1/4SM visibility or less from 2:15 am to 11:15 pm on the 11th with a peak wind of 40MPH.

Blizzard in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 06:55:00 to 11-MAR-23 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Langdon AWOS reports 1/4SM visibility or less from 6:55 am to 10:15 pm on the 11th with a peak wind of 35MPH.

Blizzard in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 06:35:00 to 11-MAR-23 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Cooperstown AWOS reports 1/4SM visibility or less from 6:35 am to 10:35 am on the 11th with a peak wind of 37MPH.

Blizzard in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 02:30:00 to 11-MAR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Gwinner AWOS reports 1/4SM visibility or less from 2:35 am to 11:35 am on the 11th with a peak wind of 41MPH.

Blizzard in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 08:30:00 to 11-MAR-23 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Leeds RWIS reports 1/4SM visibility or less from 8:30 am to 11:30 am with a peak wind of 44 MPH.

Blizzard in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 04:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports whiteout conditions in New Rockford since 4 AM with frequent gusts up to 35 MPH.

Blizzard in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 11-MAR-23 11:58:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports blizzard conditions since sunrise, 6-8 inches of new snow, 4 foot drifts, and 42 MPH peak winds.

Blizzard in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 11-MAR-23 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports blizzard conditions since sunrise, with a peak wind of 40 MPH.

Blizzard in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 02:30:00 to 11-MAR-23 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports persistent whiteout conditions with gusts up to 40 MPH, conditions ongoing.

Blizzard in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Webcam 10 SSE Hankinson indicates whiteout conditions for several hours with peak winds over 35 MPH.

Blizzard in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 09:55:00 to 11-MAR-23 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Visibilities of 1/4SM or less since 955 AM with peak wind of 37 mph.

Blizzard in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:47:00 to 11-MAR-23 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Visibilities of 1/4SM or less on webcam with wind gusts measured to 35 MPH.

Heavy Snow in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 04:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 6 to 7 inches of snow in the downtown area of Devils Lake and still snowing. Drifts around a foot deep in some locations.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 8.5 inches of snow and still snowing in Grand Forks.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports 9.5 inches of snow and still snowing in Grand Forks, along with freezing drizzle.

Heavy Snow in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-23 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 6.5 inches of snow and still snowing 12 NW Cavalier.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 08:50:00 to 12-MAR-23 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm total snow of 12.2 inches in Grand Forks.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 08:50:00 to 12-MAR-23 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm total snow of 10.8 inches at FGF.

Heavy Snow in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 08:50:00 to 12-MAR-23 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snow of 10 inches in Michigan. Liquid equivalent of 0.51 inches.

Heavy Snow in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 09:30:00 to 12-MAR-23 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Storm total snow of 8 inches in Devils Lake.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 10:30:00 to 12-MAR-23 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Storm total snow of 11.5 inches in Grand Forks.

Heavy Snow in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snow of 9.5 inches in Mayville.

Heavy Snow in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 12:18:00 to 12-MAR-23 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snow of 8.5 inches in Cavalier.

Heavy Snow in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 12:34:00 to 12-MAR-23 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Storm total snow of 12 inches in Portland.

Heavy Snow in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snow of 8.7 inches in Casselton.

Heavy Snow in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total snow of 6.5 inches 2 N Fargo.

Heavy Snow in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total snow of 12 inches 6 NW Golden Lake.

Heavy Snow in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total snow of 10.5 inches 4 SSW Blabon.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snow of 14 inches 6 E Lankin.

Blizzard in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-23 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

GFK ASOS reports reduced visibilities and wind gusts over 35 MPH into the early morning hours of the 12th.

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-MAR-23 00:30:00 to 11-MAR-23 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow total for the calendar day 3-11-23: 8.8 inches.