Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 31, 2018, 4:27 AM CST for 6 counties in Minnesota; 10 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 14 hr. 10 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 31, 2018, 4:27 AM CST (10:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 31, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Cavalier, ND | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS PRIOR TO SUNRISE ACROSS PEMBINA COUNTY. |
| Dec 31, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Fargo, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND 36 MPH WINDS AT FARGO AIRPORT. |
| Dec 31, 6:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Sabin, MN | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REPORTED WITH ESTIMATED 40 MPH WINDS. |
| Dec 31, 6:45 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 N Arvilla, ND | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN TURTLE RIVER STATE PARK AND JUST WEST OF GRAND FORKS AFB. |
| Dec 31, 7:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Gwinner, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY OR LESS WITH 38 MPH WINDS. |
| Dec 31, 8:18 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Moorhead, MN | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH 44 MPH WINDS |
| Dec 31, 8:18 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Moorhead, MN | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH 44 MPH WINDS. |
| Dec 31, 9:59 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 W Campbell, MN | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS VIA MN DOT SNOWPLOW CAMERAS ALONG HIGHWAY 75. |
| Dec 31, 10:02 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 E Fisher, MN | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS VIA MN DOT SNOWPLOW CAMERAS ALONG HIGHWAY 2. ALSO REPORTED THAT NUMEROUS CARS ARE IN THE DITCH BETWEEN EAST GRAND FORKS AND CROOKSTON. |
| Dec 31, 10:37 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 W Wahpeton, ND | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS REPORTED ALONG HIGHWAY 13 JUST WEST OF WAHPETON. REPORT RECEIVED VIA TWITTER. |
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, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 279 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
- 513 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
797 WWUS43 KFGF 311027 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 MNZ002-NDZ029-030-011800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.181231T1027Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ Norman-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman County. In North Dakota, Steele and Traill Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-011800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.181231T1027Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-011800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.181231T1027Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- Grand Forks- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, and Grand Forks 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ028-011800- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ Griggs- Including the city of Cooperstown 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Light snow, mixed with freezing drizzle at times tonight. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches. North winds gusting to 40 mph Monday causing widespread blowing snow. Wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero Monday night into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ022-023-027-028-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-East Becker- Including the cities of Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, and Wolf Lake 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Light snow, mixed with freezing drizzle at times tonight. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches. North winds gusting to 40 mph Monday causing widespread blowing snow. Wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero Monday night into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Tonight thru Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ024-030>032-040-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Hubbard-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow developing tonight ending Monday midday. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds gusting as high as 40 mph Monday over west central Minnesota with widespread blowing snow. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Tonight into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ013>015-NDZ007-026-054-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Nelson- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Light snow and freezing drizzle this evening, then increasing north winds overnight into Monday morning with blowing snow. Wind gusts to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Tonight into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-014-015-024-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Towner and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ005-008-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, and Grygla 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...East Marshall and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to noon CST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 427 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
4 follow-up statements
614 WWUS43 KFGF 311309 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman County. In North Dakota, Steele and Traill Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ022-023-027-028-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-East Becker- Including the cities of Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, and Wolf Lake 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches. North winds gusting to 40 mph causing widespread blowing snow. Wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero today into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Today thru Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ024-030>032-040-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Hubbard-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow developing tonight ending Monday midday. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds gusting as high as 40 mph Monday over west central Minnesota with widespread blowing snow. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Today into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ013>015-NDZ007-026-028-054-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Nelson-Griggs- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Light snow ending with north winds gusting to 40 mph. Blowing snow reducing visibilities down to a half mile at times. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected today into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Today into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-014-015-024-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Towner and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...Now to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ005-008-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1800Z-190101T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, and Grygla 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...East Marshall and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to noon CST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 709 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM today to noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
780 WWUS43 KFGF 311801 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-011800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0032.181231T1801Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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 latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ022>024-027-028-030>032-040-011800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1801Z-190101T1800Z/ Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ013>015-NDZ007-026-028-054-011800- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-181231T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Nelson-Griggs- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-011800- /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1801Z-190101T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and very cold wind chills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-011800- /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.181231T1801Z-190101T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ MNZ005-008-NDZ006-014-015-024-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 1201 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
115 WWUS43 KFGF 312024 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 224 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-011800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0004.181231T2024Z-190101T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 224 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and blizzard conditions. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. 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. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-011800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0004.181231T2024Z-190101T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 224 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and blowing snow. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-NDZ006-007- 014-015-024-026-028-054-011800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0004.181231T2024Z-190101T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, 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, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 224 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * 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 Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$
384 WWUS43 KFGF 010000 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 600 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 MNZ029-NDZ053-011800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0032.190101T0000Z-190101T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Wilkin-Richland- Including the cities of Breckenridge and Wahpeton 600 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Blowing snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Richland County. Blowing snow will continue to be an issue in local areas near the southern end of the Red River. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow, mainly near the Red River, could significantly reduce visibility for a while longer this evening. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ003-NDZ038-039-049-052-011800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Clay-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Moorhead, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 600 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * 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 Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-011800- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 600 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-NDZ006-007- 014-015-024-026-028-054-011800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, 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, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 600 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * 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 Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 12:01 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk | 6 hr |
| Dec 31, 2:24 PM CST | Wind Chill Warning | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard and 12 more | 19 hr |
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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.