North Dakota, 2022Heavy Snow and Cold in North Dakota, February 4 to 5, 2022
February 4 to 5, 2022 · NWS FGF · 26 events in 18 counties and zones
A clipper system pushed across the northern portions of the Red River Valley, bringing light to moderate snow and frigid wind chills.
Every event with a place to put it; 26 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 26
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
A clipper system pushed across the northern portions of the Red River Valley, bringing light to moderate snow and frigid wind chills.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 3, 2:00 PM CST, 10 hours earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 3, 2:00 PM CST, 10 hours before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 3, 2:31 PM CST, 9 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
231 PM CST Thu Feb 3 2022
MNZ001>009-013>016-022-023-027-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-049-052>054-042045-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-
Wilkin-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-
Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
231 PM CST Thu Feb 3 2022
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Wind chills tonight will get as low as 35 below zero. Some light
snow is possible across the area, with new accumulations ranging
from a dusting to an inch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Accumulating snow is antipated Saturday, especially along and
north of US Highway 2. New totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches are
possible, with possibly 4 inches closer to the international
border. Blowing snow and whiteout conditions are also possible,
especially in areas of open country.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
MNZ017-024-028-030>032-040-042045-
South Beltrami-Hubbard-East Becker-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
231 PM CST Thu Feb 3 2022
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Wind chills tonight will get as low as 35 below zero. Some light
snow is possible across the area, with new accumulations ranging
from a dusting to an inch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
Cold/Wind Chill, Towner
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Towner forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.686, -99.246 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Cavalier
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Cavalier forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.772, -98.465 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Pembina
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Pembina forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.768, -97.552 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Benson
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Benson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.069, -99.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Ramsey
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Ramsey forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.269, -98.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Western Walsh
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Western Walsh forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.370, -97.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Eastern Walsh
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Eastern Walsh forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 48.370, -97.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Eddy
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Eddy forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 47.718, -98.902 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Nelson
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Nelson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 47.922, -98.192 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Grand Forks
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Grand Forks forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 47.922, -97.457 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Griggs
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Griggs forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 47.457, -98.237 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Steele
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Steele forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 47.456, -97.725 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Traill
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Traill forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 47.454, -97.162 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Barnes
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Barnes forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.936, -98.072 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Cass
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Cass forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.933, -97.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Ransom
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Ransom forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.456, -97.657 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Sargent
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Sargent forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.108, -97.631 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill, Richland
- When
- February 4, 12:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
- Where
- Richland forecast zone
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 46.265, -96.948 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Temperatures fell into the teens below zero across the area, with winds of 15 to 25 mph; wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.
Heavy Snow, Cavalier
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Cavalier forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 48.772, -98.465 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of 4 to 6 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Pembina
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Pembina forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 48.768, -97.552 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of 4 to 6 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Eastern Walsh
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Eastern Walsh forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 48.370, -97.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of 4 to 6 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Western Walsh
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Western Walsh forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 48.370, -97.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of 4 to 6 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Towner
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Towner forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 48.686, -99.246 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of up to 4 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Ramsey
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Ramsey forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 48.269, -98.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of up to 4 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Nelson
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Nelson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 47.922, -98.192 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of up to 4 inches of snow across the area.
Heavy Snow, Grand Forks
- When
- February 5, 12:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Grand Forks forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 47.922, -97.457 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Received public, Coop, and spotter reports of up to 4 inches of snow across the area.
- Cold/Wind Chill
- Cold or wind chill below warning criteria that caused deaths, injuries or damage.
- Heavy Snow
- Snowfall reaching the local warning threshold without the other hazards of a winter storm.
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