Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2017
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Mar 6, 2017, 3:28 PM CST for Towner County, North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 6, 2017, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 26 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2017, 3:28 PM CST (21:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 6, 2017, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
County Towner County, ND
The radar
The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 5:17 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 S Cando, ND | ZERO VISIBILITY IN BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 281 JUST SOUTH OF CANDO. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 239 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2205 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
210 WWUS43 KFGF 062128 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 328 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 NDZ006-080000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.170307T0000Z-170307T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.170306T2200Z-170308T0000Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 328 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to develop quickly late this afternoon and into the evening. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Damage to trees and power lines is possible * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ007-014-015-080000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.170307T0000Z-170307T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.170306T2200Z-170308T0000Z/ Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey- Including the cities of Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, and Devils Lake 328 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect a wintry mix to develop late this afternoon quickly changing over to snow. * SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are expected. Damage to trees and power lines is possible * IMPACTS...Reduced visibilities during intermittent show showers throughout the night and during the day Tuesday. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ024-080000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.170306T2200Z-170308T0000Z/ Eddy- Including the city of New Rockford 328 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday. * TIMING...Expect snow to develop this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Damage to trees and power lines is possible * IMPACTS...Reduced visibilities during intermittent show showers throughout the night and during the day Tuesday. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
5 follow-up statements
134 WWUS43 KFGF 070444 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1044 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 NDZ006-080000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 1044 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue, diminishing Tuesday. Greatest impact northern parts of the county near the border. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ007-014-015-024-080000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 1044 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... * TIMING...Occasional light snow thru the night along with continued strong winds reducing visibility in spots, mainly west and north of the city of Devils Lake...and thru Leeds to York and also in western and northern Cavalier county. * SNOW aCCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of around 1 inch possible. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause significant reductions in visibility. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ dtr
605 WWUS43 KFGF 070933 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 333 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 NDZ007-014-015-024-071045- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 333 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Measurable snow fall no longer expected. $$ NDZ006-080000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 333 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue, diminishing Tuesday. Greatest impact northern parts of the county near the border. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulations less than an inch. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
750 WWUS43 KFGF 071503 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 903 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 NDZ006-080000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 903 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue, diminishing this evening. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Minimal additional snow accumulations are expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible late this morning and throughout the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Lee
585 WWUS43 KFGF 072013 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 213 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 NDZ006-080000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 213 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue, diminishing this evening. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Damage to trees and power lines is possible * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Minimal additional snow accumulations are expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible...including during the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Lee
490 WWUS43 KFGF 080009 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 609 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 NDZ006-080300- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.170308T0009Z-170308T0300Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 609 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...NEW BLIZZARD WARNING EXTENDS EXPIRED WARNING... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue, diminishing around 9 PM. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Damage to trees and power lines is possible * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Minimal additional snow accumulation is expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 6:34 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson and 6 more | 4 hr |
| Mar 6, 11:19 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | FGF | Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Mar 6, 3:28 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey | 12 hr |
| Mar 6, 3:33 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | FGF | Pembina, Walsh | 2 hr |
| Mar 6, 3:33 PM CST | Wind Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina and 6 more | 41 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in North Dakota, 2017Every blizzard warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.