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Minot Air Force Base. Wind chills dipped to 40 below over some parts of the state. The storm occurred on the opening day of deer hunting season, and forced many hunters to cancel their trips. The storm stranded many motorists and delayed fire-fighting efforts which caused a few homes and buildings burn down. Snowplow activity had to be halted for many hours because of high winds and blowing snow.
• 2000: Snowfall of 4 to 10 inches combined with northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph, with stronger gusts, to create blizzard conditions throughout much of the day. Numerous schools were cancelled or started late. Many events were also cancelled. Several accidents occurred due to the slick roads and low visibilities. Some storm

total snowfall amounts include; 9.5 inches in Selby; 8 inches in Glenham and 12SSW of Harrold; 7.3 inches near Onaka; 7 inches at Faulkton; and 6 inches in Miller.
• 1837: One of the most intense hurricanes ever to strike Hawaii brought winds of 115 mph to Hilo, killing 730 people.
• 1940: The infamous Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, WA collapsed in strong winds just four months after it opened. The winds caused the spans of the bridge to vibrate violently. Twisting motion caused the roadbed to tilt 45 degrees from horizontal one way and then the other until it finally collapsed.
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