Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this blizzard warning at Apr 11, 2019, 11:11 AM CDT for Dickey County, LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was in force for 16 hr. 7 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
- Apr 11, 2019, 11:11 AM CDT (16:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 12, 2019, 2:55 AM CDT
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
Counties Dickey County, ND, LaMoure County, ND
The radar
The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 12:00 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Ellendale, ND | STILL SNOWING. VERY STRONG WINDS. HARD TO ESTIMATE SNOW DEPTH. |
| Apr 11, 1:25 PM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Ese La Moure, ND | STILL SNOWING. MEASURED WIND GUST TO 40 MPH. |
| Apr 11, 5:00 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 4 E La Moure, ND | BEST ESTIMATE GIVEN THE STRONG WINDS FROM THE LAMOURE EMERGENCY MANAGER. STILL SNOWING AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT. |
| Apr 11, 5:19 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Oakes, ND | VISIBILITY HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY AT A QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT THE OAKES AIRPORT SINCE 11:00 AM CDT. |
| Apr 11, 7:01 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Kulm, ND | |
| Apr 11, 8:45 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Ellendale, ND | DICKEY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS THAT WHITEOUT CONDITIONS HAVE PREVAILED ALL DAY IN ELLENDALE. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS CONTINUE. |
| Apr 11, 10:15 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Edgeley, ND | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. STORM TOTAL THUS FAR. STILL SNOWING LIGHTLY AT THE TIME OF REPORT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 154 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
- 677 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 210 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 243 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
377 WWUS43 KBIS 111611 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1111 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NDZ048-051-120015- /O.UPG.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.190411T1611Z-190412T1800Z/ La Moure-Dickey- Including the cities of Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale 1111 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...La Moure and Dickey counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could cause power outages. 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. && $$ NDZ047-050-120015- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Logan-McIntosh- Including the cities of Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley 1111 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Logan and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ045-046-120015- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg 1111 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /1011 AM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Emmons and Sioux counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NDZ037-120015- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Stutsman- Including the city of Jamestown 1111 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stutsman county. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ025-036-120015- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, and Tappen 1111 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Foster and Kidder counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ EDWARDS
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405 WWUS43 KBIS 111739 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NDZ048-051-120145- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ La Moure-Dickey- Including the cities of Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale 1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...LaMoure and Dickey counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ047-050-120145- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Logan-McIntosh- Including the cities of Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley 1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Logan and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NDZ045-046-120145- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg 1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /1139 AM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Emmons and Sioux counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ037-120145- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Stutsman- Including the city of Jamestown 1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stutsman county. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NDZ025-036-120145- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, and Tappen 1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Foster and Kidder counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ EDWARDS
837 WWUS43 KBIS 111952 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 252 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NDZ048-051-120400- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ La Moure-Dickey- Including the cities of Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale 252 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...LaMoure and Dickey counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could cause power outages. 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. && $$ NDZ047-050-120400- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Logan-McIntosh- Including the cities of Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley 252 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Logan and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ045-046-120400- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg 252 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /152 PM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Emmons and Sioux counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NDZ037-120400- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Stutsman- Including the city of Jamestown 252 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stutsman county. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ025-036-120400- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, and Tappen 252 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Foster and Kidder counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ EDWARDS
514 WWUS43 KBIS 120054 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 754 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NDZ048-051-120900- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ La Moure-Dickey- Including the cities of Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale 754 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...LaMoure and Dickey counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ047-050-120900- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Logan-McIntosh- Including the cities of Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley 754 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Logan and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NDZ037-045-046-120900- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Stutsman-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Jamestown, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg 754 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /654 PM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stutsman county. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ023-034-035-042-120900- /O.EXA.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Wells-Morton-Burleigh-Grant- Including the cities of Harvey, Fessenden, Mandan, Bismarck, Elgin, Carson, and New Leipzig 754 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /654 PM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wells, Morton, Burleigh and Grant counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ025-036-120900- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, and Tappen 754 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow ongoing. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Foster and Kidder counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
818 WWUS43 KBIS 120539 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1239 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 NDZ048-051-121345- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ La Moure-Dickey- Including the cities of Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale 1239 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...La Moure and Dickey counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 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. && $$ NDZ047-050-121345- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Logan-McIntosh- Including the cities of Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley 1239 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Logan and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ037-045-046-121345- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Stutsman-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Jamestown, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg 1239 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 /1139 PM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Stutsman, Emmons and Sioux counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. && $$ NDZ025-036-121345- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, and Tappen 1239 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Foster and Kidder counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ023-034-035-042-121345- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Wells-Morton-Burleigh-Grant- Including the cities of Harvey, Fessenden, Mandan, Bismarck, Elgin, Carson, and New Leipzig 1239 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 /1139 PM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Wells, Burleigh, Morton and Grant counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PA
458 WWUS43 KBIS 120755 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 255 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 NDZ048-051-121600- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ La Moure-Dickey- Including the cities of Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale 255 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...La Moure and Dickey counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ037-045>047-050-121600- /O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Stutsman-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-McIntosh- Including the cities of Jamestown, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley 255 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 /155 AM MDT Fri Apr 12 2019/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Stutsman, Sioux, Emmons, Logan and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ025-036-121600- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Foster-Kidder- Including the cities of Carrington, Steele, and Tappen 255 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Foster and Kidder counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ023-034-035-042-121600- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190412T1800Z/ Wells-Morton-Burleigh-Grant- Including the cities of Harvey, Fessenden, Mandan, Bismarck, Elgin, Carson, and New Leipzig 255 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2019 /155 AM MDT Fri Apr 12 2019/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow ongoing. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Wells, Burleigh, Morton and Grant counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Do not use cruise control in winter driving conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PA
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Apr 11, 10:45 AM CDT, 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 10:45 AM CDT, 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1045 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 .UPDATE... Issued at 1019 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 A band of moderate to heavy snowfall is currently making its way into southeast North Dakota in conjunction with strong low-mid level frontogenesis in the northern periphery of a deep cyclone centered over Nebraska. While observed snow-liquid ratios in northern South Dakota early this morning have been around 12:1 to 10:1...forecast soundings show a modest deepening of the DGZ this afternoon and evening, which indicates snow ratios will be slightly higher as the event goes on. With an increase in ratios to around 13:1 to 15:1, this nudged the storm total snow in LaMoure/Dickey/McIntosh counties into the 12 to near 16 inch range. With the dry slot of the cyclone moving over eastern South Dakota an associated advection of steep mid-level lapse rates may add a convective element which would locally increase snowfall rates even further. Still moderate uncertainty continues for snowfall totals along the northern edge of the storm. The 12Z KBIS sounding showed a moderate dry layer around 850-700 mb, so snowfall totals on the north edge will depend on how long it takes this layer to saturate. UPDATE Issued at 638 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 While scattered light snow was occurring along the ND/SD border, heavy snow has been reported in South Dakota. A strong upper level impulse was moving north through eastern South Dakota...and moderate to heavy snow can be expected to begin in southeastern North Dakota/James Valley after sunrise. && .SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday afternoon) Issued at 353 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 The main focus for the short term is the northward movement of the central plains winter storm system, resulting in snow across southern North Dakota...expanding northward with heavy snow developing southeast and parts of south central ND. Also expecting increasing northeasterly winds creating areas of blowing and drifting snow. The snow totals expected were adjusted a tad lower for the southern James Valley , but not enough to warrant changes in placement or timing of winter storm warnings or advisories. Currently, the surface low pressure center of the winter storm system was over eastern Kansas, with the attendant upper level low over western Nebraska/Kansas. A strong impulse of shortwave energy with a low level jet ahead of the upper low was moving northward across eastern Kansas/Nebraska, with strong lifting and was supporting an area of thunderstorms from this area into Iowa/southern Minnesota. Weaker impulses continued streaming northward across South Dakota and into southern North Dakota. Heavy snow was already occurring over South Dakota, with some light snow reaching into southern North Dakota. The surface and h500 low will become coincident as the system lifts northward slowly to the NE/SD/IA border around noon today, nudging slowly northeastward into the central MN/IA border by daybreak Friday. Light snow had been slow to develop across southern North Dakota thus far, but intensity should pick up quickly across southeastern and eastern parts of central ND by daybreak as the leading edge of the aforementioned strong upper impulse punches northward through eastern South Dakota and into eastern North Dakota. Overall, no big changes in snow amounts from yesterday's forecast. The heaviest snow is expected this morning and afternoon. Northeast winds will increase through today with gusts to 50 mph possible this afternoon in the James Valley. These strong winds will combine with heavy snow to create near blizzard conditions at times across the southern James Valley. Dickey, LaMoure, Logan and McIntosh Counties will be hardest hit with 8 to 14 inches of snow likely. This storm will be similar to the early March storm in many ways. Like the March storm, a very tight gradient of snowfall amounts should set up across south central North Dakota and the James Valley. This means counties on the gradient such as Foster, Kidder, Burleigh, Emmons and Sioux Counties could see wildly different snow amounts from one portion of the county to another. As the low center shifts a bit eastward tonight, the intensity of the snowfall and the winds will lessen over central and eastern North Dakota. We are looking at light snow tonight with northerly winds decreasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts over 30 mph. The low begins to speed up as it lifts northeastward towards the western Great Lakes on Friday. Snow will diminish from west to east beginning early Friday morning. Light snow and patchy blowing snow may linger into the afternoon hours. Additionally, as temperatures climb near freezing light rain may mix in with light snow across central North Dakota. Brisk northerly winds will continue Friday before decreasing Friday night. .LONG TERM...(Friday night through Wednesday) Issued at 353 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 Cool air in the wake of the storm will keep temperatures below average for most of the area through the weekend. Highs over central North Dakota should be mainly in the upper 30s and 40s...with low to mid 50s in the far west. Temperatures should moderate next week with highs mainly in the 50s across western and central North Dakota. An active period continues with chances for light precipitation Sunday and Monday. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday morning) Issued at 638 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 MVFR/IFR cigs and vsbys with snow and blowing snow expected to begin at KJMS by 18z and remain through the TAF cycle. MVFR and possible IFR conditions in snow and blowing snow expected to begin at KBIS around 21z. Otherwise VFR for KDIK/KISN/KMOT through much of this afternoon and evening. Some MVFR cigs possible after 03z at KMOT/KDIK. Northeasterly winds increasing to 25-30 knots with gusts to 35-44 knots at KJMS. Near blizzard conditions expected at KJMS. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday for NDZ037- 045>048-050-051. Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM CDT Friday for NDZ025-036. && UPDATE...AE SHORT TERM...JV LONG TERM...JV AVIATION...JV
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 10:47 AM CDT, 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1047 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 NDZ037-045>048-050-051-121600- Stutsman-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 1047 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /947 AM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central North Dakota and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Friday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Friday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please report snow amounts to the National Weather Service in Bismarck. NDZ025-036-121600- Foster-Kidder- 1047 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central North Dakota and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect today through Friday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for more details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Friday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for more details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please report snow amounts to the National Weather Service in Bismarck. NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-031>035-040>044-121600- Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger- Grant-Bowman-Adams- 1047 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /947 AM MDT Thu Apr 11 2019/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.