Blizzards

Minnesota is a place of extreme weather, although winter storms are an expected event by many people. The more extreme storms occur less frequently.

Definition
A blizzard includes strong winds averaging or frequently gusting to, or above, 35 miles an hour and very low visibility due to blowing or falling snow. These are the most dangerous winter storms and can be especially severe when combined with temperatures below 10 degrees.

Typically at least 1 or more of the winter storm events listed above occur within Wadena County at least annually. These storms can occur at any time of day and generally occur during between the months of October and April. Each occurrence is often times are a combination of the above events.