Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Feb 6, 2019, 2:48 PM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota; 10 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 7, 2019, 3:18 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 56 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
- Feb 6, 2019, 2:48 PM CST (20:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 7, 2019, 3:18 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 3:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | Ada, MN | 6 TO 7 INCHES AND STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 3:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 E Mayville, ND | WHITEOUT TO 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY FROM MAYVILLE TO I-29. NUMEROUS PILLOW DRIFTS. |
| Feb 7, 3:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 W Grand Forks, ND | OFFICER DRIVING IN OPEN COUNTRY WEST OF GRAND FORKS EXPERIENCING WHITEOUT TO 1/10TH MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Feb 7, 3:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Ada, MN | 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY AND NUMEROUS PILLOW DRIFTS. |
| Feb 7, 3:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Fisher, MN | DEPUTY STUCK NORTH OF FISHER. ZERO VISIBILITY FROM FISHER TO CROOKSTON. |
| Feb 7, 4:25 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Ottertail, MN | STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.4 | Grand Forks, ND | AS OF 6AM...STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.1 | Fargo, ND | STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 6:17 AM CST | SNOW 5.4 | 2 Wsw Deer Creek, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-7, DEER CREEK MN 2.0 WSW. |
| Feb 7, 6:54 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Lidgerwood, ND | STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 5 W Dunvilla, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-6, PELICAN RAPIDS MN 6.3 NNW. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Wsw Hoffman, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-GR-11, HOFFMAN MN 4.0 WSW. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Sse Oxbow, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-42, FARGO ND 3.4 SSE. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 5 Ssw Grand Forks, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-GF-11, GRAND FORKS ND 4.9 SSW. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.2 | 1 Nw Prairie Rose, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-1, WEST FARGO ND 3.8 SSE. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 6 Nne Fergus Falls, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-16, FERGUS FALLS MN 5.6 NNE. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 Ene Wolverton, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-WK-5, WOLVERTON MN 1.1 ENE. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.3 | Lisbon, ND | STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 10.4 | 5 Ssw Casselton, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-32, DURBIN ND 5.4 WNW. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 12 | 2 Sse North River, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-45, FARGO ND 3.6 NNE. |
| Feb 7, 7:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | New York Mills, MN | |
| Feb 7, 7:36 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Moorhead, MN | STORM TOTAL WITH 5 INCHES SINCE 10 PM FEB 6 |
| Feb 7, 7:45 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.5 | Hendrum, MN | STORM TOTAL AND STILL SNOWING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA |
| Feb 7, 7:55 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Ssw Mentor, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-PK-15, MENTOR MN 2.5 SSW. |
| Feb 7, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 3 Ese Lake Bronson, MN | LAKE BRONSON STATE PARK |
| Feb 7, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.2 | 2 N Ottertail Lake, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-13, RICHVILLE MN 5.8 SSW. |
| Feb 7, 8:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.3 | Havana, ND | |
| Feb 7, 8:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.3 | Sabin, MN | |
| Feb 7, 8:37 AM CST | SNOW 4.4 | 5 Nne Luverne, ND | STORM TOTAL AND STILL SNOWING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA |
| Feb 7, 8:37 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 3 Ese Ada, MN | MEASURED BETWEEN 8 AND 13 INCHES STORM TOTAL AND STILL SNOWING |
| Feb 7, 8:40 AM CST | SNOW 2.7 | 1 W Mayville, ND | |
| Feb 7, 8:40 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.4 | 3 E Mcleod, ND | |
| Feb 7, 9:26 AM CST | SNOW 2.1 | Lancaster, MN | |
| Feb 7, 9:26 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Rothsay, MN | |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 E Valley City, ND | NDDOT CLOSED INTERSTATE 94 FROM FARGO THROUGH VALLEY CITY TO JAMESTOWN ND DUE TO PERSISTENT WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 7 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | VISIBILITIES FRWEQUENTLY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE WITH WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH OR GREATER AT THE GRAND FORKS AIRPORT/KGFK/ AND THE NEARBY GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE /KRDR/. |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Cavalier, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND WIND GUST OF 24 MPH |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Grafton, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND 33 MPH GUST |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Grand Forks, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND 39 MPH GUST |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Gwinner, ND | ZERO VISIBILITY WITH PEAK WIND OF 33 MPH. |
| Feb 7, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Gwinner, ND | ZERO VISIBILITY WITH PEAK WIND OF 33 MPH AT THE GWINNER AIRPORT AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH NEASURED BETWEEN GWINNER AND OAKES. |
| Feb 7, 9:37 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Fargo, ND | ZERO VISIBILITY AND PEAK WINDS OF 43 MPH AT HECTOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT...KFAR. |
| Feb 7, 10:16 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Mallory, MN | VISIBILITY FREQUENTLY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE WITH WINDS GUSTING IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH REPORTED BY THE MNDOT RWIS STATION ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 2. |
| Feb 7, 10:21 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Ada, MN | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS REPORTED BY ADA POLICE DPT. |
| Feb 7, 10:30 AM CST | SNOW 8 | 7 Nw Enderlin, ND | STORM TOTAL VIA SOCIAL MEDIA |
| Feb 7, 10:31 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Wahpeton, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND 35 MPH WINDS AT THE WAHPETON AIRPORT |
| Feb 7, 10:31 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Wahpeton, ND | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND 35 MPH WINDS AT THE WAHPETON AIRPORT. INTERSTATE 29 CLOSED FROM FARGO THROUGH EASTERN RICHLAND COUNTY TO THE SD STATE LINE DUE TO PERSISTENT WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 7, 10:57 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Ese Breckenridge, MN | 0 TO 100 FEET OF VISIBILITY |
| Feb 7, 11:20 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Wsw Donaldson, MN | VISIBILITIES FREQUENTLY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE WITH WINDS GUSTING IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH REPORTED BY THE MNDOT RWIS STATION ALONG HWY 11 NEAR MILE POST 11. |
| Feb 7, 11:31 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Hillsboro, ND | THE STRETCH OF INTERSTATE 29 WAS CLOSED FROM GRAND FORKS THROUGH HILLSBORO TO FARGO ND DUE TO PERSISTENT WHIT-OUT CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 7, 11:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Sw Cavalier, ND | VISIBILITIES FREQUENTLY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AND WINDS GUSTING IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH REPORTED AT THE CAVALIER AIRPORT AWOS /K2C8/. |
| Feb 7, 12:35 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ese Grafton, ND | VISIBILITIES FREQUENTY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE WITH WINDS GUSTING IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH REPORTED AT THE GRAFTON AIRPORT /KGAF/. |
| Feb 7, 2:16 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Crookston, MN | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH PEAK GUSTS OF 29 MPH. |
| Feb 7, 2:35 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 W Fergus Falls, MN | MNDOT MEDIA POST AND PHOTO REPORT THE CLOSURE OF MN HWY 210 FROM FERGUS FALLS TO BRECKENRIDGE MN DUE TO NEAR WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 7, 2:36 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Elbow Lake, MN | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH FREQUENT GUSTS OF 32 KTS OR 37 MPH. |
| Feb 7, 2:36 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Elbow Lake, MN | ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH PEAK GUSTS OF 32 MPH. |
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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 283 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
- 605 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
176 WWUS43 KFGF 062048 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 MNZ030-040-080300- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.190207T0000Z-190208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T1200Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WS.W.0004.190207T0000Z-190207T1200Z/ West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Snow will develop this evening, with blizzard conditions developing Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...West Otter Tail and Grant Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ003-NDZ039-049-052-053-080300- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T1200Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190207T1200Z/ Clay-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Blizzard conditions will develop Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ029-080300- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T1200Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.190206T2100Z-190207T1200Z/ Wilkin- Including the city of Breckenridge 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Snow will develop this evening, with blizzard conditions developing Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...Wilkin County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. 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. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013-014-031-032-080300- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.190207T0000Z-190208T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WS.W.0004.190207T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-015>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ029-030-038-080300- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Norman-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Steele-Traill- Barnes- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, and Valley City 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-007-NDZ027-080300- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0004.190206T2100Z-190208T0300Z/ West Polk-West Marshall-Grand Forks- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, and Grand Forks 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Widespread blowing and drifting snow on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph tonight and tomorrow. * WHERE...In Minnesota, West Polk and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Grand Forks County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004-NDZ008-016-026-028-054-080300- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.190206T2100Z-190208T0300Z/ Kittson-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Griggs- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph tonight and tomorrow. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson County. In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh County, Nelson and Western Walsh County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-080300- /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 248 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson and Ramsey Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
5 follow-up statements
642 WWUS43 KFGF 070339 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 939 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190207T1200Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T1200Z-190208T0300Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 939 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Blizzard conditions developing Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...Southeast North Dakota and adjacent areas of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-002-005>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ027-029-030- 038-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall- East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard- West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grand Forks-Steele- Traill-Barnes- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, and Valley City 939 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Thursday, mainly in the Red River Valley, causing areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004-NDZ008-016-026-028-054-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Kittson-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Griggs- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 939 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Thursday. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota and extreme northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 939 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Devils Lake region. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
037 WWUS43 KFGF 070918 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-080300- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190207T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T0918Z-190208T0300Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow with total accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Blizzard and ground blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-002-007-NDZ027-029-030-080300- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T0918Z-190208T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard and ground blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility of one quarter mile or less especially in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004-NDZ008-016-080300- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.190207T0918Z-190208T0300Z/ Kittson-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, and Park River 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard and ground blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility of one quarter mile or less especially in open country. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson County. In North Dakota, Pembina and Eastern Walsh County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ038-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena-Barnes- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, and Valley City 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Thursday, mainly in the Red River Valley, causing areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ026-028-054-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Thursday. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota and extreme northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 318 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Devils Lake region. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
041 WWUS43 KFGF 071336 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 736 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 NDZ038-080300- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Barnes- Including the city of Valley City 736 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard and ground blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barnes County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053- 080300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 736 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Blizzard and ground blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 736 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Thursday, mainly in the Red River Valley, causing areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ026-028-054-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 736 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected, with additional snow up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota and extreme northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-080300- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 736 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Devils Lake region. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will 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. && $$
468 WWUS43 KFGF 072106 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 306 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-038-039-049-052- 053-081800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0003.190208T0300Z-190208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 306 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. 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. 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 North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-081800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0003.190208T0300Z-190208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 306 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and dangerously cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing snow and reduced visibilities at times. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 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. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ026-028-054-081800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0003.190208T0300Z-190208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 306 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow and dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing snow and reduced visibility at times. * WHERE...Nelson, Griggs and Western Walsh County Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-081800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0003.190208T0300Z-190208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 306 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero expected tonight. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * 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. 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. && $$
803 WWUS43 KFGF 080312 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 912 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-038-039-049-052- 053-081800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 912 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-081800- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 912 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * 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. && $$ NDZ026-028-054-081800- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T1800Z/ Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 912 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Nelson, Griggs and Western Walsh County Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-081800- /O.EXP.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190208T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 912 PM CST Thu Feb 7 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 4:41 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard and 11 more | 40 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:41 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson and 9 more | 40 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:41 AM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | FGF | Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Towner | 40 hr |
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Blizzard Warnings in North Dakota, 2019Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2019Every blizzard warning in 2019
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.