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Event Details
| Event | Blizzard |
| State | NORTH DAKOTA |
| County/Area | BOTTINEAU |
| WFO | BIS |
| Begin Date | 03/23/2009 22:00:00 CST-6 |
| End Date | 03/24/2009 18:00:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 0.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A significant low pressure system developed in the lee of the Rocky Mountains over Colorado and Wyoming Sunday, March 22nd, strengthening and ejecting northeast into the upper Midwest by Tuesday, March 24th. Strong southerly flow ahead of this storm system brought ample Gulf of Mexico moisture all the way into southern Canada, setting the stage for significant precipitation accumulations across the region. Winter storm and blizzard watches and warnings were posted well in advance of the storm. Warning lead time averaged nearly 25 hours. Precipitation started in the form of rain and thunderstorms Sunday into Monday morning, before changing over to all snow west to east Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Additionally, strong northwest winds of 20 to 45 mph accompanying the snow, produced widespread blizzard conditions west during the day on Monday, then across central North Dakota Monday evening and into Tuesday morning. Further east, around the James River Basin area, winter storm warnings were in effect due to a wintry mix of rain, snow, and sleet and for lighter snow accumulations. Blizzard conditions continued across much of southwestern and central North Dakota on Tuesday, with conditions then gradually improving Tuesday night as the snow ended and the winds subsided. Storm total snow amounts ranged from 12 to 22.5 inches across southwest North Dakota, to five to 11 inches central. No travel advisories, road closures, power outages, and school and business closures were common during this significant spring storm. |
| Event Narrative | The cooperative observer at Newburg reported a storm total snow amount of ten inches. The heavy snow combined with strong northwest winds resulted in widespread blizzard conditions. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| (MIB)MINOT AFB | WARD CO. | ND | 03/22/2009 | 08:36 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DEERING | MCHENRY CO. | ND | 03/22/2009 | 09:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MOFFIT | BURLEIGH CO. | ND | 03/22/2009 | 10:35 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| OAKES | DICKEY CO. | ND | 03/22/2009 | 14:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| LA MOURE | LA MOURE CO. | ND | 03/22/2009 | 15:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| ADAMS (ZONE) | ADAMS (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DUNN (ZONE) | DUNN (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BILLINGS (ZONE) | BILLINGS (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BOWMAN (ZONE) | BOWMAN (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| HETTINGER (ZONE) | HETTINGER (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| SLOPE (ZONE) | SLOPE (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| STARK (ZONE) | STARK (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MOUNTRAIL (ZONE) | MOUNTRAIL (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| GOLDEN VALLEY (ZONE) | GOLDEN VALLEY (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 07:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WARD (ZONE) | WARD (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MCLEAN (ZONE) | MCLEAN (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MERCER (ZONE) | MERCER (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| OLIVER (ZONE) | OLIVER (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| RENVILLE (ZONE) | RENVILLE (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MORTON (ZONE) | MORTON (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| SIOUX (ZONE) | SIOUX (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| GRANT (ZONE) | GRANT (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BOTTINEAU (ZONE) | BOTTINEAU (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 22:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| SHERIDAN (ZONE) | SHERIDAN (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 22:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BURLEIGH (ZONE) | BURLEIGH (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 22:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MCHENRY (ZONE) | MCHENRY (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 22:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| EMMONS (ZONE) | EMMONS (ZONE) | ND | 03/23/2009 | 22:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| KIDDER (ZONE) | KIDDER (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| PIERCE (ZONE) | PIERCE (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROLETTE (ZONE) | ROLETTE (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WELLS (ZONE) | WELLS (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| FOSTER (ZONE) | FOSTER (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Winter Storm | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| STUTSMAN (ZONE) | STUTSMAN (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Winter Storm | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LOGAN (ZONE) | LOGAN (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Winter Storm | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MCINTOSH (ZONE) | MCINTOSH (ZONE) | ND | 03/24/2009 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Winter Storm | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BISMARCK | BURLEIGH CO. | ND | 03/25/2009 | 08:20 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
