Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this blizzard warning at Jan 27, 2019, 3:41 AM CST for 14 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Jan 27, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 27, 2019, 3:41 AM CST (09:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 27, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 28, 2019, 3:50 AM CST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
Counties Bottineau County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Foster County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND
The radar
The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 105 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
- 891 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 86 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 277 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
241 WWUS43 KBIS 270941 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 341 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ002-010-021-035-046-271045- /O.CAN.KBIS.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ Burke-Mountrail-McLean-Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus, Portal, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Bismarck, Linton, and Strasburg 341 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... The winter storm watch is no longer in effect. It has been replaced with other warnings and advisories. $$ NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-271745- /O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.190127T1500Z-190128T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 341 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow today. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Ground Blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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 Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ waa
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137 WWUS43 KBIS 271300 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 700 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-272100- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.190127T1500Z-190128T0000Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 700 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow today. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Ground Blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, east central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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 Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ waa
975 WWUS43 KBIS 271554 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 954 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-280000- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 954 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Ground Blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, east central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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 Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ ZH
130 WWUS43 KBIS 271759 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1159 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-280200- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 1159 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow ongoing. Total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Ground blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, east central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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 Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ ZH
918 WWUS43 KBIS 272044 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 244 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-280445- /O.EXT.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 244 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow ongoing. Total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Ground blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, east central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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 Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ ZH
620 WWUS43 KBIS 272109 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 309 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-280515- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 309 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow ongoing. Total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Ground blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, east central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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 Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-280000- /O.EXA.KBIS.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mandan, Bismarck, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg 309 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 /209 PM MST Sun Jan 27 2019/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation ongoing. Additional snow ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and slippery walking surfaces. Use caution while driving. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
661 WWUS43 KBIS 280043 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 643 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ003>005-011>013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-280845- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 643 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of 2 inches expected. Ground blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, east central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Tonight through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero will 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
286 WWUS43 KBIS 280222 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 822 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ004-005-012-013-023-281030- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0006.190128T0222Z-190128T1200Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Wells- Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Harvey, and Fessenden 822 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bottineau, Rolette, McHenry, Pierce and Wells counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility, especially in open country. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ003-011-022-280330- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ Renville-Ward-Sheridan- Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, Mcclusky, and Goodrich 822 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The warm temperatures Sunday afternoon resulted in the existing snow pack to be crusted over. Therefore, impacts from blowing snow will not be as severe as earlier expected. A high wind warning will replace the blizzard, valid until 6 AM Monday morning. $$ NDZ025-036-037-047-048-050-051-281030- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 822 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of 2 inches expected. Ground blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Tonight through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Heinert
286 WWUS43 KBIS 280533 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1133 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ004-012-280645- /O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ Bottineau-McHenry- Including the cities of Bottineau, Velva, Towner, and Drake 1133 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FAR NORTH CENTRAL... The threat for blowing snow and reduced visibilities has diminished across Bottineau and McHenry counties. Roads will remain hazardous due to icy conditions. $$ NDZ025-036-037-047-048-050-051-281200- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 1133 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch expected. Ground blizzard conditions expected tonight into Monday morning. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Tonight through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ005-013-023-281200- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ Rolette-Pierce-Wells- Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Rugby, Harvey, and Fessenden 1133 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Rolette, Pierce and Wells counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility, especially in open country. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero will 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
828 WWUS43 KBIS 280950 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 350 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019 NDZ025-036-037-047-048-050-051-281800- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190128T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.WC.W.0001.190129T0800Z-190131T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBIS.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale 350 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Snow and blowing snow ongoing. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 2 AM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ005-013-023-281800- /O.NEW.KBIS.WC.W.0001.190129T0800Z-190131T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KBIS.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ Rolette-Pierce-Wells- Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Rugby, Harvey, and Fessenden 350 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Areas of snow and blowing snow. Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero expected. * WHERE...Rolette, Pierce and Wells counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 2 AM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. * 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 5 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. && $$ NDZ022-035-046-281800- /O.NEW.KBIS.WC.W.0001.190129T0800Z-190131T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBIS.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ Sheridan-Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Mcclusky, Goodrich, Bismarck, Linton, and Strasburg 350 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Snow ongoing. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan, Burleigh and Emmons counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 2 AM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ001>004-009>012-017>021-033-034-041-042-044-045-281800- /O.NEW.KBIS.WC.W.0001.190129T0800Z-190131T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry- McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant- Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Dickinson, Mandan, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Solen 350 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019 /250 AM MST Mon Jan 28 2019/ ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM CST /1 AM MST/ TUESDAY TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central and southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From 2 AM CST /1 AM MST/ Tuesday to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * 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. && $$ NDZ031-032-040-043-281800- /O.NEW.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.190129T0800Z-190130T1800Z/ Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-Bowman- Including the cities of Beach, Medora, Marmarth, and Bowman 250 AM MST Mon Jan 28 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Billings, Slope and Bowman counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
What forecasters said that day
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NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Jan 26, 11:53 PM CST, 3 hours 48 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 26, 11:53 PM CST, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1153 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 .UPDATE... Issued at 1144 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 Have received a few reports of freezing drizzle west and will continue a mention through tonight as the models still show a dry layer aloft and lack of ice crystals. Otherwise Rolla has wild chills below -25 for a few hours tonight, with warming temperatures expected tonight think this will improve shortly. Will decide on the any possible upgrades to warnings with the next update. UPDATE Issued at 949 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 Forecast remains in good shape. Band of light snow associated with a mid level embedded impulse continues to slowly propagate east across western into central North Dakota. Some areas still may receive up to around 1 inch of new snowfall through tonight. On the backside/western edge of the snow, had reports of light freezing rain/freezing drizzle, which a few web cams support along with the ND DOT map showing some ice. Roughly a couple of hours ago issued a special weather statement for the southwest, then expanded for all of western ND as more reports came in. Will allow the SPS to continue through 06Z. Afterwards models support reintroducing ice which should greatly reduce the ZR chances after midnight. Well of course continue to monitor through the early morning hours, especially after 09Z when we start to warm aloft and road sfc temperatures via METRo Roadcast forecast remain subfreezing through much of the AM hours. UPDATE Issued at 625 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 Main change with this forecast issuance was to slow down the eastward progression of snow this evening based on latest high res guidance. I also significantly increased POPs where it is snowing now and expected to snow in the next few hours, utilizing a blend of the HREF/SREF/CONSSHORT. The winter storm watch and high wind watch will be maintained as is. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday) Issued at 228 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 Periodic light snow through the evening ahead of the strongest Alberta Clipper of the season highlights the short term forecast challenges. A weak area of relatively enhanced mid-level vorticity will continue to drift from northwest to southeast across western and central North Dakota through this evening and into the overnight hours. Strong warm air advection ahead of an anomalously strong Clipper will enhance a new band of light snow early Sunday morning, possibly bringing an inch or two of snowfall accumulation to portions of western and central North Dakota. Warm temperatures near the surface across parts of the far west will allow for the possibility of some brief light rain or freezing rain. A vigorous vorticity maximum at 500 mb will approach the northwest from Canada on Sunday. At the surface, low pressure will undergo cyclogenesis under the left exit region of a potent 130 knot 300 mb jet max. An arctic cold front will accompany this Clipper and sweep through the state quickly through the day. A relatively narrow band of significant snowfall accumulation will setup somewhere across central or eastern North Dakota. The path of the surface cyclone will determine where this band sets up and this exact path is still a bit uncertain, but the latest trends are for a nudge eastward. At the moment, the highest totals look to range from 3 to 7 inches of accumulation generally along and east/north of the Missouri River. Light rain or freezing rain may also be possible across parts of the west. Behind the cold front, very strong cold air advection (as high as 120+ degrees Celsius per 12 hours) and 3 hour pressure rises approaching 15 to 18 mb will promote very strong winds across most of the forecast area, especially the west and central. 12z 3 km NAM Nest soundings over Bowman late Sunday afternoon and Monday morning show 55 to 65 knots of wind at the top of a dry adiabatic mixed layer. This suggests that we may see wind gusts as high as 65 mph as the pressure bubble barrels across the state. Thus the high wind watch still looks to be on target and will likely need to be upgraded to a warning for the next forecast package. For the winter storm watch, elected to include blizzard potential wording for all counties in the watch area as the Bagley blowing snow model is now showing widespread significant blowing snow generally along and east of the Missouri River valley. Snow and wind will gradually begin to relax through the day on Monday as the Clipper exits the region, leaving bitterly cold temperatures in its wake. .LONG TERM...(Monday night through Saturday) Issued at 228 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 Following the Clipper, a large area of arctic high pressure will make its way into the Northern Plains as a strong closed 500 mb Hudson Bay low deepens and cyclonically spins over the Great Lakes, leaving North Dakota in a prime position for bitterly cold temperatures and life threatening wind chills. At the moment Tuesday morning through Thursday morning looks to be the coldest time frame with widespread wind chill values likely ranging from 35 to 55 below zero. Further advisories and warnings may be needed after the Clipper exits the region. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night) Issued at 1144 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 Alberta clipper will track across North Dakota bringing snow to central and eastern North dakota with associated MVFR to locally IFR conditions in snow KMOT-KBIS, with rain/snow west of KBIS- KMOT. Very windy conditions this afternoon with surface winds possibly exceeding 50 kts after 18z. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for NDZ001-009-017>020-031>034-040>045. Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for NDZ002>005-010>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051. && UPDATE...WAA SHORT TERM...ZH LONG TERM...ZH AVIATION...WAA
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 26, 6:24 PM CST, 9 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 624 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 NDZ002>005-010>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-280030- Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce- McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons- Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 624 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A winter storm watch has been issued for Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Significant snow accumulations are possible. Strong winds may cause blowing snow and result in blizzard conditions Sunday night into Monday morning. Frigid cold and life threatening wind chills will then move into the Northern Plains Monday and through much of next week. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. NDZ001-009-017>020-031>034-040>045-280030- Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley- Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- 624 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 /524 PM MST Sat Jan 26 2019/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A High Wind Watch has been issued for Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Strong wind gusts to 65 mph are possible. Frigid cold and life threatening wind chills will then move into the Northern Plains Monday and through much of next week. See www.weather.gov/bis for details .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. Heinert
The office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 3:34 AM CST | High Wind Warning | BIS | Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Divide and 14 more | 24 hr |
| Jan 27, 3:41 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | BIS | Bottineau, Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Foster, Grant and 13 more | 14 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.