Alert archive / Minnesota / Wind Chill Warnings in 2019
Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind chill warning at Jan 26, 2019, 2:42 PM CST for 9 counties in Minnesota; Pembina County, North Dakota. It took effect at Jan 26, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 26, 2019, 2:42 PM CST (20:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2019, 11:20 AM CST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Beltrami County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Lake of the Woods County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Pembina County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 204 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
- 724 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 226 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 366 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
287 WWUS43 KFGF 262042 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 MNZ004-007-013>015-NDZ008-281800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0001.190127T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Pembina- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, and St. Thomas 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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 Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-016-017-271800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0001.190127T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami- North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. && $$ MNZ002-003-027-029>031-040-NDZ027-029-030-039-053-281800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.190127T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ Norman-Clay-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Grant-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Heavy snow possible. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ MNZ001-022-028-NDZ016-281800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.190127T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ West Polk-Mahnomen-East Becker-Eastern Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Wolf Lake, Grafton, and Park River 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, West Polk, Mahnomen and East Becker Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh County County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-281800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.190127T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Blizzard conditions possible. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$ MNZ023-024-032-271800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.190127T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 242 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...South Clearwater, Hubbard and Wadena Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ JK
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625 WWUS43 KFGF 271021 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-281800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills this morning. Heavy snow today and blizzard conditions tonight expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with whiteout conditions tonight. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. 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 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. && $$ MNZ004-007-013>015-NDZ008-281800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Pembina- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, and St. Thomas 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills this morning. Heavy snow expected this afternoon. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph with blowing snow reducing visibility. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001>003-022-027>031-040-NDZ016-027-029-030-039-053-281800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Eastern Walsh County- Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph with blowing snow reducing visibility. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to noon CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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 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. 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. && $$ MNZ005-008-016-017-281800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0038.190127T2100Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Snow expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Roseau, East Marshall, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ006-009-271800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * 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. && $$ MNZ023-024-032-281800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0038.190127T2100Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 421 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...South Clearwater, Hubbard and Wadena Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
684 WWUS43 KFGF 271627 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1627Z-190128T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with whiteout conditions tonight. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero tonight. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ004-007-013>015-NDZ008-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Pembina- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, and St. Thomas 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and heavy snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero this morning and again tonight. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow to reduce visibility. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001>003-022-027>031-040-NDZ016-027-029-030-039-053-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Eastern Walsh County- Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills and heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow to reduce visibility. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero this morning and again tonight. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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 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. 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. && $$ MNZ005-008-016-017-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0038.190127T2100Z-190128T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero this morning and again tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...East Marshall, Roseau, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ006-009-271800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected this morning and again tonight. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * 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. && $$ MNZ023-024-032-281800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0038.190127T2100Z-190128T1800Z/ South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 1027 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills and snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero this morning and again tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Hubbard, South Clearwater and Wadena Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
037 WWUS43 KFGF 271720 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 NDZ038-049-052-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.190127T1800Z-190128T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.190128T0000Z-190128T1800Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-054-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190128T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.190127T1720Z-190128T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS REPLACED... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with whiteout conditions tonight. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero tonight. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004-007-013>015-NDZ008-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Pembina- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, and St. Thomas 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and heavy snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero this morning and again tonight. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow to reduce visibility. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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. 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. && $$ MNZ005-008-016-017-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0038.190127T2100Z-190128T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero this morning and again tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...East Marshall, Roseau, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ006-009-271830- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED... Wind chills have improved so the warning has been cancelled. $$ MNZ001>003-022-027>031-040-NDZ016-027-029-030-039-053-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.190127T1800Z-190128T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Eastern Walsh County- Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills and heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow to reduce visibility. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero again tonight. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ023-024-032-281800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190127T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0038.190127T2100Z-190128T1800Z/ South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 1120 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills and snow expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Hubbard, South Clearwater and Wadena Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind chill warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill warning went out at Jan 26, 11:44 AM CST, 2 hours 58 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 26, 11:44 AM CST, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1144 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
.UPDATE Issued at 947 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
Skies clearing and flurries ending as arctic high ridge axis
builds into the area from north to south this morning. High temps
in the single digits above in the south and negative single digits
in the north.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 347 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
Two short waves/jet streaks were diving south over northeast ND and
the other over eastern MT. Both systems were producing light snow
over the eastern Dakotas and eastern MT. Radar indicated very light
snow or flurries. Precip was moving to the southeast about 30 knots.
Winds will become northwest today - strong winds are not expected.
Area of warm advection will occur this morning then shift southeast
with cold front moving through. Weak surface ridge will be located
over eastern zones by 12Z Sun. Return flow will occur over the rest
of the forecast area late tonight. Lowest temps will be in the
eastern zones Sun morning.
Wind chill advisory continues until 9 am CST.
.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 347 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
Sunday and Monday...Models are coming into fairly good agreement on
a potent clipper system moving through the Northern Plains during
the later part of the weekend. Still some variation in the exact
track of the surface low, but overall there has been a trend to
bring the higher QPF further east into our CWA. There is some decent
850mb frontogenesis Sunday afternoon and night that is at least
partially congruent with the broad synoptic scale lift. Lots of
omega around the prime dendritic growth zone, and high GEFS
probabilities for QPF amounts over 0.25 inches and even some
possibility of over 0.50 inches liquid. Add in the fact that snow
ratios will be high with our cold temps, and chances look good for 6-
8 inches of snow accumulation along with some wind across our west
and south Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. Southeasterly
gradient looks tight and there will be some blowing, although still
some uncertainty with the track of the surface low. Better chances
for a lot of blowing snow may be later Sunday night as we get cold
air advection behind the system. Have a winter storm watch for most
of our eastern ND counties and west central MN. Included some
blizzard condition wording for the far southwestern counties as they
have the tightest gradient and best timing with the cold air
advection, but may need that wording elsewhere as well later on.
Tuesday through Thursday...Extremely cold air sets in behind the
clipper system as the Hudson bay low drops southward into the Great
Lakes region. Arctic surface high pressure will be building in, and
dangerous wind chills of -40 or even colder will be possible each
night/early morning through Thursday.
Friday...The models start to bring 500mb heights back up as the
Hudson low moves east. There is some variation between models on how
fast warmer air starts to move back into the region, with the ECMWF
hanging onto the arctic air a bit longer. However, there does seem
to be some indication of moderation of temps with a return above the
zero mark.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1119 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
North winds 7 to 15kts today with VFR conditions as skies have
cleared out. VFR will persist this evening into the overnight.
Then from west to east MVFR CIGs with -SN will spread into the
DVL, FAR and GFK TAF sites from 12Z to 18Z tomorrow morning.
Additionally with SE winds 12 to 18kt gusts to 20 to 25kts by
midday some BLSN is also possible. TVF and BJI set to remain VFR
for this period.
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning
for NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054.
MN...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning
for MNZ002-003-027-029>031-040.
&&
UPDATE...JK
SHORT TERM...JH
LONG TERM...JR
AVIATION...JKHazardous weather outlook, Jan 26, 6:47 AM CST, 7 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 647 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 MNZ002-003-027-029>031-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026>030-038-039- 049-052>054-271245- Norman-Clay-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Western Walsh County- 647 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 9am CST. Expect wind chills down to 30 below zero this morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A Winter Storm Watch is on effect from noon Sunday through noon Monday. Four to seven inches of snow is expected southwest of a line roughly from Walhalla ND to Wadena MN. Also winds will increase Sunday night and reduce visibilities, especially in open areas. Wind chills in the 25 to 55 below zero range will be possible each night during the next work week. Some of the coldest weather of the season is possible by the middle of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snowfall and visibility reports would be appreciated. MNZ001-004>009-013>017-022>024-028-032-NDZ008-016-271245- West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall- East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard- East Becker-Wadena-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- 647 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 9am CST. Expect wind chills down to 35 below zero this morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday One to four inches of snow will be possible Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Also winds will increase and create some blowing and drifting snow. Wind chills in the 25 to 55 below zero range will be possible each night during the next work week. Some of the coldest weather of the season is possible by the middle of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snowfall and visibility reports would be appreciated. JH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 4:51 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | FGF | Becker, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall and 6 more | 24 hr |
| Jan 26, 2:42 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | FGF | Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen and 5 more | 21 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.