Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2019
Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm warning at Dec 8, 2019, 1:44 PM CST for 5 counties in North Dakota; 10 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 8, 2019, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 16 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2019, 1:44 PM CST (19:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 8, 2019, 3:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 9, 2019, 9:00 AM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 5:38 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | Fargo, ND | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL REPORT FROM BROADCAST MEDIA. ALSO REPORTED NOTABLE DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT. |
| Dec 9, 5:46 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | 1 Se Nimrod, MN | PUBLIC ESTIMATED A STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 6-7 INCHES. |
| Dec 9, 5:51 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 1 W Menahga, MN | PUBLIC ESTIMATED STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 9, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.2 | Moorhead, MN | REPORT RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 9, 6:06 AM CST | SNOW 2.2 | Fargo, ND | COOP STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL REPORT. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 4 Ne Breckenridge, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BKEM5 BRECKENRIDGE 4 NE. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.4 | Lisbon, ND | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LISN8 LISBON. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Wsw Lidgerwood, ND | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LGRN8 LIDGERWOOD ND. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 S Battle Lake, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-3 BATTLE LAKE MN 2.0 S. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.9 | Sebeka, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION SEBM5 SEBEKA MN. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.8 | 5 Ssw Casselton, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-32 DURBIN ND 5.4 WNW. |
| Dec 9, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 Nnw Detroit Lakes, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION DTRM5 1.4 N DETROIT LAKES. |
| Dec 9, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ene Rothsay, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RHSM5 ROTHSAY MN. |
| Dec 9, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ssw New York Mills, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION NYMM5 NEW YORK MILLS. |
| Dec 9, 8:21 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Hendrum, MN | PUBLIC ESTIMATED STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 9, 8:33 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 6 Ene Bagley, MN | PUBLIC STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. IMAGE SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWING MEASUREMENT. |
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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 259 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
- 988 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
010 WWUS43 KFGF 081944 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 144 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 NDZ038-049-052-091200- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191208T2100Z-191209T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0013.191208T2100Z-191209T1200Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 144 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ MNZ003-024-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-091500- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0013.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 144 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-014>017-091500- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ West Polk-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 144 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...West Polk, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ NDZ014-024-028-029-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191208T2100Z-191209T1200Z/ Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Steele- Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Finley, and Hope 144 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-022-023-NDZ030-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ Norman-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Traill- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 144 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ Gust
6 follow-up statements
670 WWUS43 KFGF 082329 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 NDZ038-049-052-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ003-024-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ NDZ015-026-027-091200- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Ramsey-Nelson-Grand Forks- Including the cities of Devils Lake, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, and Grand Forks 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Ramsey, Nelson and Grand Forks Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-NDZ030-091200- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191208T2329Z-191209T1200Z/ West Polk-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...West Polk, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ NDZ014-024-028-029-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Steele- Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Finley, and Hope 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-014>017-022-023-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ Norman-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Mahnomen-South Clearwater- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, and Upper Rice Lake 529 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$
392 WWUS43 KFGF 090052 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 652 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 MNZ002-022-023-091500- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WS.W.0013.191209T0100Z-191209T1500Z/ Norman-Mahnomen-South Clearwater- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, and Upper Rice Lake 652 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Norman, Mahnomen and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ003-024-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-091500- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0013.191209T0100Z-191209T1500Z/ Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 652 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ NDZ038-049-052-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 652 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-NDZ014-015-024-026>030-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ West Polk-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 652 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Ramsey, Nelson and Grand Forks Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ MNZ014>017-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.191209T0300Z-191209T1500Z/ Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 652 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
683 WWUS43 KFGF 090350 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 NDZ038-049-052-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker- East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ007-NDZ016-054-091200- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ West Marshall-Eastern Walsh County-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, West Marshall County. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh County and Western Walsh County Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ MNZ008-009-013-091500- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Including the cities of Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, and Thief River Falls 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...East Marshall, North Beltrami and Pennington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-NDZ014-015-024-026>030-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ West Polk-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Ramsey, Nelson and Grand Forks Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ MNZ014>017-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 950 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NC
248 WWUS43 KFGF 090709 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 109 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 MNZ007-NDZ014>016-024-026-028-054-090815- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ West Marshall-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson- Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 109 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has tapered off across the area. $$ NDZ038-049-052-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 109 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Barnes, Sargent and Ransom Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker- East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 109 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$ MNZ001-NDZ027-029-030-091200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ West Polk-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 109 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, West Polk County. In North Dakota, Traill, Grand Forks and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ008-009-013>017-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 109 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$
410 WWUS43 KFGF 091159 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 559 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 MNZ002-003-022-023-029-NDZ039-053-091300- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Wilkin-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Breckenridge, Fargo, and Wahpeton 559 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow as well as blowing and drifting snow has ended in portions of northwest and west-central Minnesota. Cold conditions will linger through the day however. $$ NDZ038-049-052-091300- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 559 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow as well as blowing and drifting snow has ended eastern North Dakota. Cold conditions will linger through the day however. $$ MNZ008-009-013>017-091300- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji 559 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow as well as blowing and drifting snow has ended in portions of northwest Minnesota. Cold conditions will linger through the day however. $$ MNZ001-NDZ027-029-030-091300- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-191209T1200Z/ West Polk-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 559 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow as well as blowing and drifting snow has ended in portions the Red River Valley. Cold conditions will linger through the day however. $$ MNZ024-027-028-030>032-040-091500- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 559 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
138 WWUS43 KFGF 091506 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 906 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 MNZ024-027-028-030>032-040-091615- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191209T1500Z/ Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 906 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Snow has moved out of the area. Travel may still be impacted. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 8, 12:53 PM CST, 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 8, 12:53 PM CST, 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1253 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1250 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
Patchy blowing snow across much of eastern ND and the RRV, but
only slight restrictions to visibility. Temperatures starting to
drop as cold advection from the north increases. Heavier snow
stillon track for this evening and overnight... mainly south of
the Highway 200 corridor.
UPDATE Issued at 946 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
Still some flurries in the far southern valley through the late
forenoon. Else patchy blowing snow during the day today. Heavier
snow still on track for this evening and overnight.
UPDATE Issued at 639 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
Made some minor tweaks to the timing of the freezing drizzle
moving south across our area, as well as flurries. Accumulations
will hold off until late afternoon/tonight. Increased winds a bit,
with blowing snow mention for this morning. Will also re-issue WSW
product to better fit graphical messaging as far as snow totals
goes.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday)
Issued at 400 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
Freezing drizzle this morning and snow tonight will be the main
issues for the period.
Cold front on its way down across the forecast area at the current
time, bringing clouds, strong northerly winds, and spits of very
light precip. There has been a continued area of light freezing
drizzle and a few flurries/snow grains pushing south just behind
the front. Think that this area will continue to move south
through the rest of the early morning. At this point impacts seem
minimal, so will handle by re-issuing an SPS and a graphicast.
The mid-level baroclinic zone in our southern counties intensifies
as we head into this afternoon and tonight, just as the main upper
trough axis moves into the Dakotas. There is a good amount of
synoptic lift along with some good 700mb frontogenesis, indicating
the potential for banding mainly south of the Highway 200
corridor. Some of the operational runs go bananas with QPF,
putting out enough for 8 or more inches of snow along the I-94
corridor. Some high resolution runs are similar, but others not as
much. Think there is the potential for 6-8 inches in a narrow band
somewhere across our south, but not sure exactly location at this
point. In addition, breezy north winds will bring some blowing
snow potential, at least where snow is falling. Have a winter
weather advisory for much of the southern half of the CWA,
starting at 21Z in the west and 03Z in the east.
Monday, the upper trough axis moves past us, and think that most
of our precip will be done during the 12-15Z time frame. Winds
will also decrease during the day Monday, becoming light and from
the west as a weak surface low develops ahead of the reinforcing
surge of Arctic air comes down later. Not that Monday will be warm
by any means, just not with highs below zero yet like we will see
later in the week.
.LONG TERM...(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 400 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
Main story for the long term period will be the season's first
arctic air intrusion bringing frigid air and wind chill
temperatures region-wide Monday night through Thursday morning.
Arctic air mass plunges into the region as upper polar low meanders
south over the Hudson Bay. Several shortwaves within the low's flow
will reinforce the arctic air mass into the region starting Monday
night lasting through Wednesday. With these shortwave troughs,
reinforcing arctic cold fronts will keep winds elevated while
maintaining temperatures near and below zero. One of these cold
fronts early Tuesday will allow winds to gust in excess of 20 mph,
causing patchy blowing snow especially for those who should see
Sunday night/Monday's fresh snow in the southern Valley. Coldest
conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures
likely remaining below zero starting Monday night lasting through
Thursday morning. Wind chills in the 20s to 30s below zero continue
to be forecast during this time, something more reminiscent of
January or February. With this type of forecast, an extended length
of wind chill headlines may be needed. It is not until Thursday will
arctic temperatures gradually loosen their grip on the area as the
responsible upper low pushes east and warmer air slowly advects into
the region.
Northwesterly flow aloft turns more zonal with embedded clippers
passing over the region late next week. This will bring periodic
chances for snow, although likely more on the lighter side given the
lack of QPF signals in ensemble guidance likely owing to the lack of
moisture availability behind the exiting arctic airmass. However,
even light snow events occurring at the right time (i.e, rush hour)
could bring some level of transportation impacts at times towards
the end of the work week into next weekend.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 1240 PM CST Sun Dec 8 2019
Mainly MVFR cigs across the area... with patchy IFR cigs mainly
along and southeast of a line from BWP through BJI. Else, brisk
north winds from 15 to 20kts are producing patchy blowing snow
across much of eastern ND and the Red River Valley corridor. Winds
will persist into the evening, but tapper off a bit during the
overnight. Meanwhile, expect steadily increasing MVFR clouds from
the west after 21z... and across the FA through 00z... with light
snow developing and overspreading the area from 22z through 04z.
IFR cigs and vsbys in moderate to heavy snow are likely along and
south of the Highway 200 corridor during the late evening through
overnight periods. Snow will taper off across the western airports
after 06Z, but may be hanging around at KFAR through 12z and KBJI
through 15z.
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST
Monday for NDZ030-039-053.
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST Monday for NDZ014-024-028-
029-038-049-052.
MN...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST
Monday for MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032-040.
&&
UPDATE...Gust
SHORT TERM...JR
LONG TERM...CJ
AVIATION...GustHazardous weather outlook, Dec 8, 4:28 AM CST, 9 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 428 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 MNZ001-004>009-013>017-NDZ006>008-015-016-026-027-054-091030- West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall- East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey- Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh County- 428 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Some light snow will move in later today, spreading southeastward into tonight. This will be on top of a light glaze from freezing drizzle that fell during the early morning hours Sunday. Snow amounts will range from a dusting up to 3 inches near the Highway 2 corridor. Increasing north winds will also bring blowing snow tonight, with travel impacts possible into the Monday morning commute. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Very cold temperatures into the teens and twenties below zero and frigid wind chills into the twenties to thirties below zero are likely Tuesday through Thursday morning. Temperatures may not reach above zero Tuesday and Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ014-024-028>030-038-039-049-052- 053-091030- Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker- East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland- 428 AM CST Sun Dec 8 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight An area of light freezing drizzle will push south this morning, mixed with flurries. This will produce a glaze of ice on untreated surfaces. More snow will begin to move into eastern North Dakota this afternoon and spread south and eastward overnight. Snow amounts will be mainly in the 3 to 6 inch range, although there could be a narrow band of greater than 6 inches in some isolated areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Very cold temperatures into the teens and twenties below zero and frigid wind chills into the twenties to thirties below zero are likely Tuesday through Thursday morning. Temperatures may not reach above zero Tuesday and Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 4:02 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Eddy, Grand Forks, Griggs and 8 more | 26 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2019Winter Storm Warnings in North Dakota, 2019Every winter storm 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.