Alert archive / North Dakota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018

Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 4, 201815 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm warning at Mar 4, 2018, 2:58 PM CST for 15 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 5, 2018, 4:26 AM CST. It was in force for 19 hr. 60 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
Mar 4, 2018, 2:58 PM CST (20:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2018, 4:26 AM CST
Expired
Mar 5, 2018, 11:24 PM CST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 32 counties

Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Wadena 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), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 5, 4:27 AM CSTSNOW 25 W Drayton, ND
Mar 5, 4:27 AM CSTSNOW 3Drayton, ND
Mar 5, 4:27 AM CSTSNOW 43 E Drayton, MN
Mar 5, 4:27 AM CSTSNOW 6Pembina, ND
Mar 5, 4:27 AM CSTSNOW 7Karlstad, MN
Mar 5, 6:06 AM CSTSNOW 3Fargo, NDSTILL SNOWING. MEASUREMENT AT KFGO
Mar 5, 6:06 AM CSTSNOW 4Karlstad, MN
Mar 5, 6:39 AM CSTSNOW 5Karlstad, MNUPDATE TO PREVIOUS REPORT
Mar 5, 6:39 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Harwood, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.33 S Fargo, ND
Mar 5, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Pembina, ND
Mar 5, 7:10 AM CSTSNOW 2Bagley, MN
Mar 5, 7:10 AM CSTSNOW 4Northwood, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 7:36 AM CSTSNOW 4.3Michigan, ND
Mar 5, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 16 E Lankin, ND
Mar 5, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.11 W Mayville, NDKMAV RADIO.
Mar 5, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Hallock, MN
Mar 5, 8:18 AM CSTSNOW 3Sebeka, MN
Mar 5, 8:45 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Detroit Lakes, MNSOLID COATING OF ICE ON VEHICLE, FROM FREEZING RAIN.
Mar 5, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 0.5Alvarado, MNSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 0.5Thief River Falls, MN
Mar 5, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 14 W Buxton, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 1.5Tower City, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 8:56 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Hillsboro, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 8:57 AM CSTSNOW 32 E Aldrich, MNALSO ABOUT 0.10 INCHES OF ICE UNDERNEATH.
Mar 5, 8:57 AM CSTSNOW 7Lake Bronson, MNSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 9:06 AM CSTSNOW 3Breckenridge, MNSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 9:09 AM CSTSNOW 13 E Mcleod, ND
Mar 5, 9:10 AM CSTSNOW 35 Ne Sarles, NDONE HALF INCH OF ICE. ROADS GLAZED.
Mar 5, 9:22 AM CSTSNOW 3.6Casselton, NDCASSELTON AGRONOMY FARM.
Mar 5, 9:22 AM CSTSNOW 11Portland, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 9:39 AM CSTSNOW 2.5Argyle, MN
Mar 5, 9:39 AM CSTSNOW 7Argusville, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 10:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Menahga, MN
Mar 5, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 8Nimrod, MN
Mar 5, 11:15 AM CSTSNOW 5Petersburg, ND
Mar 5, 11:24 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Finley, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 11:37 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 85 Se Mayville, ND
Mar 5, 11:37 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 93 N Fargo, NDVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 5, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 12Hillsboro, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 12:09 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Frontier, NDAS OF NOON. STILL SNOWING. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 5, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 11Menahga, MNSNOW STILL FALLING
Mar 5, 1:18 PM CSTSNOW 4Park Rapids, MNSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 1:20 PM CSTSNOW 6Fargo, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 1:20 PM CSTSNOW 10.52 Se Nimrod, MNSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 1:45 PM CSTSNOW 2Alvarado, MNSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 1:45 PM CSTSNOW 51 N Staples, MNSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 1:45 PM CSTSNOW 710 S Park Rapids, MNHEAVY SNOW STILL FALLING
Mar 5, 1:45 PM CSTSNOW 10.8W Menahga, MNSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 1:45 PM CSTSNOW 12.5Hillsboro, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 2:04 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Hatton, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 2:04 PM CSTSNOW 119 Ne Sharon, NDSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 2:48 PM CSTSNOW 95 N Staples, MN
Mar 5, 3:36 PM CSTSNOW 5Alvarado, MNSTILL SNOWING
Mar 5, 3:49 PM CSTSNOW 84 Sw Fargo, NDOSGOOD AREA OF FARGO
Mar 5, 3:49 PM CSTSNOW 84 Sw Fargo, NDSTORM TOTAL. OSGOOD AREA OF FARGO
Mar 5, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 14Menahga, MNSTORM TOTAL
Mar 5, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 14Menahga, MN
Mar 5, 5:53 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Fargo Nd (Apt), NDASOS STATION FAR, FARGO ND (APT).
Mar 5, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 5.7Grand Forks Nd (Nws), NDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION GRFN8, GRAND FORKS ND (NWS).

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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 286 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2018-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2018-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 132 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
509 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
214 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

461 
WWUS43 KFGF 042058
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
258 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032-NDZ039-049-052-053-061500-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0003.180305T1200Z-180306T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1200Z-180306T1500Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
258 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more and light 
  ice accumulations are expected. Some blowing and drifting snow 
  is possible in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west 
  central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute on Monday. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting 
  snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-007-008-013>016-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
061500-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0003.180305T0600Z-180306T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1200Z-180306T1500Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-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, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, 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
258 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches or more and light
  ice accumulations are expected. Some blowing and drifting snow 
  is possible in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute on Monday. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting 
  snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ040-061500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1200Z-180306T1500Z/
Grant-
Including the cities of Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
and Barrett
258 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more and light 
  ice accumulations are expected. Some blowing and drifting snow 
  is possible in open areas.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute on Monday. Tree branches 
  could fall. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong
winds are also %accumExpected%. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-009-017-061500-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0003.180305T0600Z-180306T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.180305T0900Z-180306T1500Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, and Bemidji
258 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami and South 
  Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and 
  drifting snow.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
864 
WWUS43 KFGF 050353
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
953 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

MNZ001>004-007-008-013>016-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-
024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-061500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1200Z-180306T1500Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake,
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, 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, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
953 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO
9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts over 10
  inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west 
  central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning and evening commute on Monday. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-009-017-061500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.180305T0900Z-180306T1500Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, and Bemidji
953 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO
9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami and South 
  Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including
  during the morning and evening commute on Monday. In addition, 
  some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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.

&&

$$
742 
WWUS43 KFGF 051026
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
426 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

MNZ006-051130-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180306T1500Z/
Lake Of The Woods-
Including the city of Baudette
426 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow at times today, but accumulations 1 inch or less. 

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-008-013>016-022>024-027-028-NDZ007-008-016-027-
054-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1026Z-180306T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake,
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
426 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional snow, heavy at times. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and 
  northeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-
061500-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1026Z-180306T1500Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Cando, 
Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, 
New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley,
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
426 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations of 6
  to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-061500-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.180305T1026Z-180306T1500Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
426 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations of 4
  to 6 inches with locally higher amounts. 

* WHERE...West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Tree branches could 
  fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy 
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be 
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ005-009-017-060600-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180306T0600Z/
Roseau-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Red Lake, 
Redby, Ponemah, and Bemidji
426 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Occasional snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to  
  3 inches.

* WHERE...Roseau, North Beltrami and South Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Be prepared for reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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
276 
WWUS43 KFGF 051857
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1257 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

MNZ001-002-004-007-008-013>016-022>024-027-028-NDZ007-008-016-027-
054-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake,
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1257 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and 
  northeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Be prepared for 
  significant reductions in visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-
061500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1500Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Cando, 
Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, 
New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley,
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
1257 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Be prepared for 
  significant reductions in visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-061500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1500Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
1257 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Tree branches could 
  fall. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at 
  times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-009-017-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180306T0600Z/
Roseau-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Red Lake, 
Redby, Ponemah, and Bemidji
1257 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches,
   with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Roseau, North Beltrami and South Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Be prepared for reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$
826 
WWUS43 KFGF 060149
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
749 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

MNZ005-009-060300-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180306T0600Z/
Roseau-North Beltrami-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Red Lake, 
Redby, and Ponemah
749 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow is ending as dry air moves into the area from the
northeast. 

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-008-013>016-022>024-027-028-NDZ007-008-016-027-
054-060900-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T0900Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake,
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
749 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of from 1 to 2
  inches are still possible, with some blowing and drifting.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and 
  northeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-
061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Cando, 
Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, 
New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley,
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
749 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches are expected, with some blowing and drifting. 

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1200Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
749 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MNZ017-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180306T0600Z/
South Beltrami-
Including the city of Bemidji
749 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...South Beltrami County.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$
174 
WWUS43 KFGF 060524
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1124 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

MNZ029-NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-049-052-053-060900-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0012.180306T0524Z-180306T0900Z/
Wilkin-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Cando, Fort Totten, 
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
1124 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-060900-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0012.180306T0524Z-180306T0900Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
1124 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to two inches are possible.

* WHERE...West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds 
  gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy blowing and 
  drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-008-013>016-022>024-027-028-NDZ007-008-016-027-
054-060630-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T0900Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake,
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1124 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall has diminished and winds are decreasing. Use caution if
traveling as icy conditions persist on walkway sand roadways 
across the area.

$$

MNZ003-NDZ030-039-060630-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1200Z/
Clay-Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, 
Portland, and Fargo
1124 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall has diminished and winds are decreasing. Use caution if
traveling as icy conditions persist on walkway sand roadways 
across the area.

$$

MNZ017-060630-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180306T0600Z/
South Beltrami-
Including the city of Bemidji
1124 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall has diminished and winds are decreasing. Use caution if
traveling as icy conditions persist on walkway sand roadways 
across the area.

$$

Gust

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 4, 12:26 PM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 12:26 PM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1226 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1226 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

Raised high temperatures for today a degree or two, otherwise that
is looking fine. Cloud cover and cool southeast winds will keep
the temperature rise much less than yesterday. Latest high
resolution model guidance keeps most of the afternoon dry, but
possibly some light rain developing along and west of the Red
River Valley by later afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 345 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

Winter Storm is getting close, but that doesnt mean there aren't
a lot of questions. Interesting to see the 00z-06z meso models,
such as HRRR, WRF depict a much slower precipitation evolution
today with rain chances spreading northeast mainly mid to late
aftn then increasing in coverage this evening mainly NE ND and
parts of NW MN. Thunder chances do look a tad less in the far
south and coord with ABR removed mention. Net result today was for
less precipitation til mid aftn and after. Temperatures as
expected staying above 32F across the fcst area at 09z and will
rise 3-5 degrees today with a steady ESE wind that will increase
thru the aftn/eve.

Tonight is where the main questions come into play. The HRRR/WRF
have quite a dry punch coming into central ND with precipitation
chances highest in the RRV. Temperatures with the ESE wind will
hold above 32F thru the evening. After midnight cooling does occur
from the east and the far eastern fcst area should drop just below
freezing...and also the far north along Canadian border. 850 mb
temps start dropping too, esp in the north. Feel overall best bet
for any icing will be more in the Bemidji-Wadena areas if temps
cool as expected. That area has 0.10 inch ice overnight.
Transition to snow overnight in DVL basin....but as usual timing
and with dry punch into the area from the southwest precip
amounts.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 345 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

Main sfc low wraps up in eastern SD in the Watertown/Brookings
area and moves slowly east thru Monday evening. Best moisture feed
and precipitation rates should be Monday daytime into Monday
evening before drier air starts to work southwestward by late
Monday night. Snow amounts Monday and Monday night so dependent on
QPF with total storm snowfall dependent on temps late tonight and
early Monday. Storm total snowfall grids show 6-8 inches potential
all of eastern ND with 4-6 into WC MN and a tad less Baudette. Due
to questions and lack of confidence in snowfall totals will
maintain watch all areas. Will add far SE ND and into WC MN into
the watch...all but Grant (coord with MPX) as snowfall totals and
ice in Ottertail and Wadena counties are near 6 as well as higher
totals in Richland and Sargent.

Chances for snow will linger into early Tuesday as the previous
system propagates from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley.
Expect conditions to improve considerably Tuesday with winds turning
north and weakening as high pressure moves into the Dakotas.

Following the early week system, no significant impacts are expected
for the rest of the week, so see no need to stray from a model blend
forecast. Cooler, near average temperatures expected for Tuesday
through at least Friday with highs generally in the 20s to around
freezing and lows in the single digits to teens. On Wednesday
through Friday, the closed low is expected to meander from the Great
Lakes to the Atlantic seaboard. An upper ridge building in the West
will lend to northwest flow aloft for the Northern Plains and favors
drier, quiet weather for the Dakotas. There is a small signal for
weak upper energy to sneak through and bring isolated light snow or
flurries during this timeframe, but again, any impacts would be
minimal to none with such weak forcing and relatively dry air
present.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 1226 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

Lots of uncertainty yet in regard to the TAFs. Guidance yesterday
had shown IFR ceilings region wide by 12z this morning, which did
not happen. Thinking the ceilings will lower into MVFR ranges this
afternoon, with some shower development possible by late afternoon
into the evening. Temperatures still look quite mild tonight, so
timing any sort of switchover to freezing pcpn or snow is tough.
Until temperatures drop and there is some falling snow, BLSN will
not be an issue.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through late Monday night
     for NDZ039-049-052-053.

     Winter Storm Watch from midnight CST tonight through late Monday
     night for NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054.

MN...Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through late Monday night
     for MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032.

     Winter Storm Watch from midnight CST tonight through late Monday
     night for MNZ001-004>009-013>017.

&&

UPDATE...Godon
SHORT TERM...Riddle
LONG TERM...Riddle/BAP
AVIATION...Godon
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 4, 6:45 AM CST, 8 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
645 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-049-052>054-051245-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-
Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-
Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh County-
645 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Rain will develop late today into tonight. Rain will change to
freezing rain and snow after midnight in the Devils Lake basin and
east along the Canadian border and into northwestern Minnesota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Rain will change to snow over the entire area Monday morning with
snow heavy at times into Monday night. Excess of 6 inches of snow
is possible. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph are possible as well with
highest in west central Minnesota.

No hazardous weather is expected Tuesday through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

MNZ040-051245-
Grant-
645 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Rain will change to snow Monday morning with snow Monday afternoon
into Monday night.

No hazardous weather is expected Tuesday through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

dtr

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 2:58 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBeltrami, Lake of the Woods, Roseau32 hr
Mar 4, 3:00 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementFGFBarnes60 min
Mar 4, 3:11 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementFGFCass64 min
Mar 4, 3:56 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementFGFCass, Steele64 min
Mar 4, 4:14 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementFGFNelson, Ramsey61 min
Mar 4, 5:10 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementFGFGrand Forks, Steele, Traill65 min

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in North Dakota, 2018Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018

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.