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| event_type | Blizzard |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,576,378 |
| episode_id | 2,055,165 |
| begin_utc | 1996-01-17T21:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1996-01-18T20:00:00+00:00 |
| state | MINNESOTA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | EAST POLK |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | A strong low pressure system over the Central Plains brought a combination of heavy snow, strong wind, and subzero temperatures to northwest Minnesota. 16 inches of snow fell in Moorhead with most areas reporting 8 to 13 inches. A northwest wind gusting up to 55 mph created drifts up to 10 feet high. Law enforcement officials advised no travel and closed Interstate 94 from Moorhead to Fergus Falls, US Highway 10 from Moorhead to Detroit Lakes, and US Highway 2 from East Grand Forks to Crookston. The Clay County Sheriff threatened to arrest any non-emergency travellers. At the height of the blizzard, a National Guard tank was dispatched from Crookston to find a missing snowmobiler and a motorist. 4 people in 3 vehicles were stranded on the night of the 17th. The 4 occupants survived unharmed for several hours before they were found. Many schools closed at noon on the 17th and did not re-open until the 22nd. Several minor power outages were reported in Clay County. |
| year | 1,996 |
Provenance
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