Record broken Blizzard from 1966

Bismarck, ND (Kfyr) – North Dakota brought one of the worst snow storms ever almost 60 years ago. This storm had snow storms for 43 hours.

March 1, 1966 started like any other March day. The temperatures were only a few degrees above the normal value. But a trough or a big break -in in the beam current formed above the west coast, which led to low pressure in Colorado and another in the northwest of Pacific.

These two deeps combined South Dakota against third place in Southeasters South Dakota. When warm, moist air was pulled in and around the storm, a gang of strong snow developed on the north side of the deep.

The low start began to weaken on March 3 at 12 p.m., which means that it remained shut down and stationary. Peak Wind Buss hit 64 miles per hour.

At 6 p.m., the trough had a negative tendency, which indicates that cold air with the warm air continued to south and tightened the snow band north of the deep.

During the fourth day he moved deep towards Minnesota and pressed the gang of strong snow from North Dakota.

Since this storm lasted several days and remained relatively stationary, it generated very strong amounts of snow. In the north-central and northwest of the state, however, there was a drastic limit for snow sums.

With snow of about 30 inches and over 40 to 60 miles per hour wind with this storm, there was snow ediffs of up to 40 feet.

The temperatures remained over zero during the storm, with the temperatures for a few days after the storm has run below zero. This storm led to the death of five people and a great loss of cattle.

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