A slow-moving blizzard that began earlier this week has been dumping record snow in parts of the northern Plains.
Daily record snow totals were set Tuesday in Billings, Montana, as well as Bismarck and Grand Forks, North Dakota, which received 13.9, 10 and 9 inches, respectively. After additional snow Wednesday, their totals increased to 14.1, 16.5 and 9.4, respectively.
While records were set for that day, meteorologist Megan Jones with the National Weather Service in Bismarck told FreightWaves that the two-day April snow record for the city was 17.6 inches, set in 2013.
Jones added that Bismarck could see another inch or two of snow Thursday before the blizzard weakens during the evening. But it will still be breezy on Friday.
“You get the blowing and drifting snow pretty easily up here, but at least the snowfall will be ending today,” Jones added.
Parts of Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota will also see more snow Thursday and/or blizzard conditions.
According to transportation officials, Interstate 94 remains closed for almost 300 miles, from Jamestown, North Dakota, to Glendive, Montana.
Major lanes of concern
- Interstate 29 from Fargo to the U.S.-Canada border.
- Interstate 94 from Glendive to Jamestown.
- U.S. Highway 2 from Glasgow, Montana, to Bemidji, Minnesota.
You might also like
Brokerage Compliance Symposium
The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.
F3 Awards Dinner
The night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.
F3: Future of Freight Festival
Industry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.
The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register NowThe night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register NowIndustry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register Now