Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Grand Forks, ND

774 
WWUS43 KFGF 230256
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
956 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

NDZ006-014-015-024-028-038-049-052-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.180323T1500Z-180324T1200Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City,
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
956 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Some blowing and drifting snow expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute on Friday. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ026-029-039-053-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.180323T1800Z-180324T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Nelson-Steele-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton
956 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Some blowing and drifting snow expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute on Friday.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-027-031-NDZ007-008-016-027-030-054-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T2100Z-180324T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Becker-East Otter Tail-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Detroit Lakes, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Langdon, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, 
Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
956 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Some blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. 

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.

&&

$$

243 
WWUS43 KFGF 230908
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
408 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

NDZ006-014-015-024-028-038-049-052-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.180323T1500Z-180324T1200Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City,
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
408 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Some blowing and drifting snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute on Friday.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ026-029-039-053-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.180323T1800Z-180324T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Nelson-Steele-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton
408 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Some blowing and drifting snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute on Friday.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-027-031-NDZ007-008-016-027-030-054-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T2100Z-180324T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Becker-East Otter Tail-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Detroit Lakes, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Langdon, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, 
Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
408 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Some blowing and drifting snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, some reductions to visibility are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

924 
WWUS43 KFGF 231610
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1110 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

NDZ006-014-015-024-028-038-049-052-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City,
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
1110 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow along with blowing and drifting snow. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ026-029-039-053-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.180323T1800Z-180324T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Nelson-Steele-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton
1110 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow along with blowing and drifting snow. Total
  snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 9 inches, are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-027-031-NDZ007-008-016-027-030-054-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T2100Z-180324T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Becker-East Otter Tail-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Detroit Lakes, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Langdon, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, 
Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1110 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches, are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 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.

&&

$$

Lee

999 
WWUS43 KFGF 231928
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
228 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

MNZ030-040-241200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T2100Z-180324T1200Z/
West Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby,
Herman, and Barrett
228 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...West Otter Tail and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-241200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T1928Z-180324T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
228 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph will cause areas of 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, and Valley City
228 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ007-008-016-027-030-054-241200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T1928Z-180324T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Traill-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, 
Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, 
Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
228 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 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.

&&

$$

MNZ027-031-241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.180323T2100Z-180324T1200Z/
West Becker-East Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake
228 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...West Becker and East Otter Tail Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 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.

&&

$$

385 
WWUS43 KFGF 232225
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
525 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-241200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, and Valley City
525 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-027-029>031-040-NDZ007-008-016-027-030-039-049-052>054-
241200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Traill-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, 
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, 
Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
525 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
105 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 103 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

Dense fog advisory was expired just prior to noon. Did increase
temps a bit as some sunny breaks occuring over parts of SE ND and
WC MN.

UPDATE Issued at 1014 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

Fog is slowly lifting across the Devils Lake and Sheyenne River
basins...webcams still shows some low vsbys in W Benson still and
in New Rockford. Will let dense fog adv continue until expiration
at noon. No other changes at the present time.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 409 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

Fog this morning and onset of precipitation tonight will be the
main issue for the period.

Some fog has developed along our far western border, with DVL
going down to 1/4 mile visibility, although it has been coming
back up and going back down. Satellite loop earlier showed the
stratus deck moving to the west and the fog in the Devils Lake
area decreasing a bit. However, more recently the stratus has
stalled and the boundary between the cloud deck and lower fog to
the west has become less pronounced. Vis at DVL has come back down
and New Rockford web cam shows things are pretty foggy. Will take
a second look shortly, but will likely need a Dense Fog Advisory
for our northwestern counties. High res models have fog
lingering through mid-day, so will have the headline running
through noon and can cancel early if things improve faster than
expected.

The rest of the day should be fairly cloudy but quiet with upper
ridging building over the western Plains. Some of the high res
models have a few blips of QPF so will have to watch for flurries,
but not seeing much upstream currently so will hold off any
mention for now. With clouds and some weak cold air advection, most
of the CWA should stay in the 30s although the far south and east
could see some low 40s.

The upper ridge will move east tonight and the band of precip will
begin to approach our far southwestern counties. Think that any
precip reaching the ground in our area will be after 12Z, but
included some low POPs in our far western tier to blend with
neighboring offices. Clouds and southeasterly winds increasing
will keep lows in the 20s to low 30s.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)
Issued at 409 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

12Z Fri - 12Z Sun

Warm advection precipitation is forecast to move into the area Fri.
Surface high pressure over southern Hudson Bay will feed low level
cold air into the system while warm advection occurs aloft.
Precipitable water rises to near three quarter of an inch on Fri.
Model soundings show mostly snow in the western counties although
further southeast surface temps get high enough for rain during
the day. Some melting during the daylight hours is also a
possibility.  Will keep winter storm watch in effect from Fri morning
through Sat morning for the south and west zones. Upper level
trough will move into the area by Sat morning and essentially shut
down the precipitation.

Sun - Wed

Next system affect the area late Sat into Sun as an upper level
system moves from MT into MAN. Southwest flow aloft keep an active
pattern into Mon. The Northern Plains transitions back to northwest
flow aloft by Wed.

High temperatures were decreased about a degree on Sun and Mon and
decreased one to two degrees for Tue and Wed from yesterdays
forecast.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 103 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

A variety of ceilings expected thru the aftn and into tonight with
a mix of some MVFR stratocu and VFR clouds in the RRV into NW/WC
MN thru Friday 18z. Local vsbys 2-4SM in fog overnight. In the
Devils Lake basin some lower clouds clearing out leaving MVFR or
briefly VFR but do expect lower cigs and areas of fog and IFR
vsbys overnight once again.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning
     for NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-039-049-052-053.

MN...Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning
     for MNZ003-029-030-040.

&&

UPDATE...Riddle
SHORT TERM...JR
LONG TERM...JH
AVIATION...Riddle

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
423 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-039-049-052-
053-230930-
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
423 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dense fog through morning in portions of the Devils Lake Basin.
Visibilities will be a quarter of a mile or less in some
locations until fog burns off by mid-day.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Snow will spread into the area Friday with heaviest snow expected
to be Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Some rain mixing in is
a possibility Friday afternoon but think there will be enough snow
for some heavy accumulations of 6 inches or more to be possible. A
winter storm watch is in effect from 10 AM Friday to 7 AM
Saturday.

After a break Saturday afternoon another round of snow and rain
will move into the region for Sunday and Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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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...Friday through Wednesday

The area will be on the eastern edge of a snow system over
central into southeastern North Dakota and west central Minnesota.
Snow and rain will slowly spread into the middle and northern Red
River valley Friday late afternoon and evening with light snow
Friday night into parts of northwestern Minnesota. Snow
accumulations less than 4 inches are anticipated.

After a break Saturday afternoon another round of snow and rain
will move into the region for Sunday and Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.