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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Bismarck, ND

December 8, 20198 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this winter storm warning at Dec 8, 2019, 1:41 PM CST for 8 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 13 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 8, 2019, 1:41 PM CST (19:41 UTC)
Expired
Dec 9, 2019, 2:31 AM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Burleigh County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Stutsman County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 8, 8:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Hazen, ND6 INCHES SO FAR AS OF 8 PM.
Dec 9, 12:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.72 Sse Bismarck, NDSNOW DEPTH 10 INCHES AT WFO.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 32 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2019-12-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2019-12-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
540 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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272 
WWUS43 KBIS 081941
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ018>020-034-090345-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.W.0009.191208T1941Z-191209T0600Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Morton-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, and Mandan
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /1241 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Dunn, Mercer, Oliver and Morton counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090345-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.W.0009.191208T1941Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Kidder, Stutsman, Logan and La Moure counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ035-090345-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.W.0009.191208T1941Z-191209T0600Z/
Burleigh-
Including the city of Bismarck
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Burleigh county.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ022-023-025-046-090345-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Emmons-
Including the cities of Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, 
Carrington, Linton, and Strasburg
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Wells, Foster and Emmons counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009>013-017-021-031>033-040>042-045-090345-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-
McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, 
Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Garrison, Washburn, 
Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, 
Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Solen
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /1241 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central 
  and southwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090345-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
141 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
896 
WWUS43 KBIS 082045
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
245 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ018>020-034-035-090445-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Burleigh-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Mandan, and Bismarck
245 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /145 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Dunn, Burleigh, Morton, Mercer and Oliver counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090445-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
245 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Stutsman, Kidder, La Moure and Logan counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009>013-017-021>023-025-031>033-040>042-045-046-090445-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, 
Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Garrison, Washburn, 
Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, 
Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, 
New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, 
Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
245 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /145 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central, 
  southeast and southwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090445-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
245 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
977 
WWUS43 KBIS 090036
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
636 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ018>020-034-035-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Burleigh-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Mandan, and Bismarck
636 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /536 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Dunn, Burleigh, Morton, Mercer and Oliver counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads and
  low visibility in falling and blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090845-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
636 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Stutsman, Kidder, La Moure and Logan counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads and
  low visibility in falling and blowing snow. Wind chills as low
  as 25 below will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009>013-017-021>023-025-031>033-040>042-045-046-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, 
Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Garrison, Washburn, 
Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, 
Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, 
New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, 
Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
636 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /536 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central, 
  southeast and southwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090845-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
636 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
671 
WWUS43 KBIS 090221
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ018-090330-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Dunn-
Including the cities of Killdeer and Halliday
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /721 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the winter storm warning
has been cancelled. 

$$

NDZ001-002-009>011-017-031>033-040-041-090330-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, 
Watford City, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, 
and New England
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /721 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the winter weather advisory
has been cancelled. 

$$

NDZ019-020-034-035-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Burleigh-
Including the cities of Beulah, Hazen, Center, Mandan, 
and Bismarck
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /721 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dunn, Burleigh, Morton, Mercer and Oliver counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Stutsman, Kidder, La Moure and Logan counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow. Wind chills as 
  low as 25 below will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ012-013-021>023-025-042-045-046-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, 
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /721 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central, 
  southeast and southwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
821 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
223 
WWUS43 KBIS 090357
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
957 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ019-090500-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Mercer-
Including the cities of Beulah and Hazen
857 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the winter storm warning 
is cancelled. 

$$

NDZ012-021-090500-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
McHenry-McLean-
Including the cities of Velva, Towner, Drake, Garrison, Washburn,
Underwood, Wilton, and Turtle Lake
957 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the winter weather 
advisory is cancelled.

$$

NDZ020-034-035-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Oliver-Morton-Burleigh-
Including the cities of Center, Mandan, and Bismarck
957 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dunn, Burleigh, Morton, Mercer and Oliver counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
957 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Stutsman, Kidder, La Moure and Logan counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow. Wind chills as 
  low as 25 below will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ013-022-023-025-042-045-046-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, 
Fessenden, Carrington, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
957 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /857 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central, 
  southeast and southwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
957 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
825 
WWUS43 KBIS 090454
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ020-034-090600-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Oliver-Morton-
Including the cities of Center and Mandan
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the winter storm warning 
is cancelled. 

$$

NDZ013-022-042-045-090600-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Pierce-Sheridan-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Rugby, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Elgin, Carson,
New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Solen
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /954 PM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the winter weather 
advisory is cancelled.

$$

NDZ035-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Burleigh-
Including the city of Bismarck
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Burleigh county.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Stutsman, Kidder, La Moure and Logan counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow. Wind chills as 
  low as 25 below will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ023-025-046-090600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Wells-Foster-Emmons-
Including the cities of Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Linton, 
and Strasburg
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Wells, Foster, and Emmons counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
1054 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads 
  and low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
811 
WWUS43 KBIS 090555
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1155 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ035-090700-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Burleigh-
Including the city of Bismarck
1155 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the Winter Storm Warning 
is cancelled.

$$

NDZ023-025-046-090700-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0600Z/
Wells-Foster-Emmons-
Including the cities of Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Linton, 
and Strasburg
1155 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the Winter Weather Advisory
is cancelled.

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
1155 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch.

* WHERE...La Moure, Stutsman, Kidder and Logan counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow covered roads and
  low visibility in falling and blowing snow. Wind chills as low
  as 25 below will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ050-051-090900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
1155 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow covered roads and
  low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

EDWARDS
816 
WWUS43 KBIS 090831
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
231 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

NDZ036-037-047-048-090945-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
231 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the Winter Storm Warning 
is cancelled.

$$

NDZ050-051-090945-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-191209T0900Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
231 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended, therefore the Winter Weather Advisory
is cancelled.

$$

EDWARDS

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 8, 11:30 AM CST, 2 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 8, 11:30 AM CST, 2 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1130 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1130 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

Continuing to monitor the development of heavy banded snow. Latest
12z models, including the higher resolution RAP13 continue to
trend the same as the global solutions. That is, there will be an
area of heavier banded snow from near Killdeer to Dickinson, from
around Washburn into Bismarck, and Jamestown through Oakes.
Essentially, portions of southwest, most of south central and
through the James River Valley. Timing on this would be between
21z through 07z, becoming enhanced from west to east, and then
ending from west to eas during the above mentioned timeframe.
Contemplating the need for a possible warning if anticipated snow
amounts reach 6 inches or greater. This will highly depend on the
strength and duration of the instability and resultant deeper
ageostrophic response through the column. We are currently
advertising 4 to 6 inches in the area where the heavier bands are
forecast, so not real excited at this time to change things to 7
inches or 8 inches unless we see a long lasting signal that we
will have widespread higher amounts above 6 inches. Impacts will
not be much different from 5 to 6 inches, verses 6 or maybe 7
inches. However, will continue to monitor for changes per latest
impacts and potential winter weather headline changes.

.UPDATE Issued at 945 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

Latest water vapor imagery shows a leading 700mb shortwave
scooting through central ND resulting in light snow, while the
main 500mb shortwave is just west of Glasgow. It will be this
latter shortwave that mesoscale banding is likely, but in question
right now is the strength and duration. First, approximating
instability for upright convection using the 700-500mb lapse
rates, values barely become conditionally unstable, meaning lapse
rate values at or greater than 6C/Km. It would appear that the overlap
of the strongest Q-Vector Convergence (500-300mb) with low level
frontogenesis (850-700mb) is not directly coupled, but is lagging
behind a bit. However, a cross section taken from Williston to
Oakes shows EPV (Saturated Equivalent Potential Vorticity) around
zero, which is just above the main frontogenetical forcing layer.
The spacing between the saturated theta-E lines does increase in
height which also supports lower stability and may result in a
greater response to the frontogenetical circulation and heavier
bands of snow. Will continue to monitor the trends this morning,
but previous forecast is on track.

UPDATE Issued at 619 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

Some of the CAM models suggest a more robust forcing mechanism
for heavier precipitation for central North Dakota this afternoon
and evening. Frontogenetic forcing is the main culprit at play
today. The RAP model has been increasing vertical motion across
central north Dakota with the FG forcing increasing. We may have
to increase snow amounts and consider a possible upgrade to a
winter storm warning for portions of central North dakota later
today. For now we will see if more consensus appears in the CAM
models.

We added more freezing drizzle this morning central where some
reports on roads suggest some glaze has formed across central
North Dakota. This will diminish as the increasing moisture aloft
allows ice crystals to form, by mid morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 333 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

Short term concerns will focus on winter weather and snow amounts.
Global models are in good agreement bringing an h500 trough
across the northern plains today and tonight, bringing snow across
northwest North Dakota first, spreading southeast through the day
into Tonight. The GEFS plumes are also solidifying into a narrow
spread of solutions as well.

In addition to the broad scale lift expected with the h500 trough
passage, CAM models are showing east-west oriented frontogenetic
forcing around 700 mb across central North Dakota beginning at 18z
and continuing for about 3 to 4 hours. As a result we expect banding
with the possibility of heavy snow, perhaps one inch an hour,
shortly after noon through 6 pm across central North Dakota.

So overall we expect a swath of 4 to 6 inch snow amounts from the
northwest to the southeast today, with the highest amounts generally
along and and north of I94 over western North dakota and along and
south of i94 across the east.

The overall progressive nature of this system, the speed it's moving
though the region, will be the limiting factor in snow amounts. So
we have topped the snow to about 6 inches. An isolated 7 or 8 inch
amount would depend on the intensity of the FG forcing and speed of
the system, but confidence is low forecasting that much at this
time.

Increasing winds to 15 to 30 mph will create patchy to areas of
blowing snow later this afternoon and tonight.

Temperatures will be steady or slowly falling today, and tonight's
lows will fall below zero over all but the far southwest. Wind
chills close to 20 below are possible north central and east.

Tonight the snow will gradually taper off and end.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 333 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

After tonight, The extended will feature much colder weather. The
next chances for some snow will be Thursday and Saturday, however
confidence is low on snow amounts at this time. The coldest
temperatures will be Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning as arctic
high pressure moves over the region. The expected lows are zero to
near 20 below. Morning wind chills of 25 to 30 below are expected
central and east both days.

After this a gentle warmup into the 20s east to mid to upper 30s
west is forecast for Thursday and Friday, then a tad cooler Saturday
as a cold front moves through.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 1130 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

Heavy snow is expected to impact KDIK/KBIS/KJMS, from west to east
between 21z Sunday through 07z. Expect cigs in the MVFR to IFR
range, with vsbys in the VLIFR category in heavy snow. Cigs and
Vsbys will improve at these terminals after 09z Monday, then
deteriorate again late Monday afternoon as another slug of stratus
arrives behind a cold front. KXWA and KMOT will continue to
experience light snow Sunday afternoon/evening resulting in MVFR
cigs and IFR vsbys until 23z-04z, then improve to MVFR and low VFR
cigs and VFR vsbys.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight
for NDZ001-002-009>013-017>021-031>034-040>042-045.

Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM CST Monday for NDZ022-023-025-
035>037-046>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...KS
SHORT TERM...WAA
LONG TERM...WAA
AVIATION...KS
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 8, 11:38 AM CST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1138 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

NDZ001-002-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>042-045>048-050-051-
091745-
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-
Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Sioux-
Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1138 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 /1038 AM MST Sun Dec 8 2019/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A winter weather advisory is in effect for today into tonight.
See www.weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Wind chill values as low as 30 below zero are possible during the
nighttime and morning hours Monday night through Wednesday morning
across northwest and central North Dakota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter's are encouraged to call the Bismarck National Weather
Service at 1-800-247-0212 with snowfall reports.

NDZ043-044-091745-
Bowman-Adams-
1038 AM MST Sun Dec 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NDZ003>005-091745-
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-
1138 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Wind chill values as low as 30 below zero are possible during the
nighttime and morning hours Monday night through Wednesday morning
across northwest and central North Dakota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

KS

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 8, 11:42 AM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1142 AM CST SUN DEC 8 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1141 AM     SNOW             2 ENE GRASSY BUTTE      47.40N 103.21W
12/08/2019  M1.0 INCH        MCKENZIE           ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            SNOWFALL SO FAR.

&&

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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.