Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 27, 2018, 4:00 AM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 27, 2018, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 6 reports 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
- Dec 27, 2018, 4:00 AM CST (10:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 27, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 28, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 25 counties
Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 12:49 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | Moorhead, MN | |
| Dec 27, 1:55 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 2 S Fargo, ND | NEAR THE BOWLER. |
| Dec 27, 3:44 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.3 | 3 E Bluffton, MN | REPORTED BY OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE. |
| Dec 27, 4:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.5 | Ottertail, MN | |
| Dec 27, 6:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 9 Ene Sharon, ND | |
| Dec 27, 9:17 PM CST | SNOW 10.2 | 3 E Bluffton, MN | MODERATE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW. AVERAGE OF 10 MEASUREMENTS. |
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 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 257 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
- 554 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 252 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 310 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
498 WWUS43 KFGF 271000 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 400 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>029-054-281200- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.181227T1800Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 400 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Devils Lake Basin and the northern Red River Valley. * WHEN...Blizzard conditions will develop early this afternoon, especially in open country. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. 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. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-NDZ030-038-039-049-052-053-281200- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.181227T1800Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 400 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Red River Valley. * WHEN...Widespread blizzard conditions will develop early this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ030-040-281200- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.181227T1800Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 400 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Red River Valley. * WHEN...Widespread blizzard conditions will develop early this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. && $$ MNZ015>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1800Z/ East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 400 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013-014-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, and Red Lake Falls 400 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
5 follow-up statements
958 WWUS43 KFGF 271814 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1214 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ030-038-039-049-052-053-281200- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1214 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Widespread blizzard conditions through tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>029-054-281200- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1214 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Blizzard conditions through tonight, especially in open country. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. 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. && $$ MNZ015>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1800Z/ East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 1214 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches expected. Winds gusting around 30 mph could cause drifting and blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013-014-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, and Red Lake Falls 1214 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting around 30 mph could cause drifting and blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
648 WWUS43 KFGF 272055 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 MNZ005-006-008-009-013-014-281500- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0030.181227T2055Z-181228T1500Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, and Red Lake Falls 255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead drifting and blowing snow, with reduced visibilities below one mile at times. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute today and morning commute Friday. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ015>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-281500- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches. Winds gusting to 40 mph could cause drifting and blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>029-054-281200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause significant reductions in visibility especially in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Blizzard conditions through tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ030-038-039-049-052-053-281200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause significant reductions in visibility especially in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Widespread blizzard conditions through tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. 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. && $$
217 WWUS43 KFGF 280407 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1007 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 MNZ004-NDZ006>008-014-015-024-026-054-281200- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ Kittson-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1007 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will lead to significant reductions to visibility and wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute today and morning commute Friday. Cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-007-NDZ016-027>029-281200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ West Polk-West Marshall-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, and Hope 1007 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause significant reductions in visibility especially in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Blizzard conditions through tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. 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. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ030-038-039-049-052-053-281200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1007 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause significant reductions in visibility especially in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Widespread blizzard conditions through tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ015>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-281500- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 1007 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches. Winds gusting to 40 mph could cause drifting and blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013-014-281500- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, and Red Lake Falls 1007 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead drifting and blowing snow, with reduced visibilities below one mile at times. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute today and morning commute Friday. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
877 WWUS43 KFGF 280950 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 MNZ001-002-007-NDZ016-027>030-038-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0024.181228T0950Z-181228T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, and Valley City 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Minor impacts from blowing and drifting snow remain possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ030-040-281100- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended and winds will continue to diminish. Minor impacts from blowing and drifting snow remain possible. $$ MNZ015-022-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0024.181228T0950Z-181228T1800Z/ East Polk-Mahnomen- Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, and Waubun 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...East Polk and Mahnomen Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ016-017-023-024-027-028-031-032-281100- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-Hubbard- West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended and winds will continue to diminish. Minor impacts from blowing and drifting snow remain possible. $$ MNZ004-NDZ006>008-014-015-024-026-054-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0024.181228T0950Z-181228T1800Z/ Kittson-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ005-008-013-014-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0024.181228T0950Z-181228T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, and Red Lake Falls 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Roseau, East Marshall, Pennington and Red Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ006-009-281100- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181228T1500Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended and winds will continue to diminish. Minor impacts from blowing and drifting snow remain possible. $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-281200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 350 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause significant reductions in visibility, especially in open country. * WHERE...Southern Red River Valley. * WHEN...Until around 6am. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
118 WWUS43 KFGF 281149 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 549 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-281800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0024.181228T1200Z-181228T1800Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 549 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Minor impacts from blowing and drifting snow remain possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-054-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181228T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina- Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 549 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Minor impacts from blowing and drifting snow remain possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2:55 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and 1 more | 13 hr |
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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.