Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Jan 17, 2020, 4:39 AM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 8 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 17, 2020, 12:59 PM CST. It was in force for 29 hr. 60 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
- Jan 17, 2020, 4:39 AM CST (10:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 17, 2020, 12:59 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 18, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 25 counties
Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Elbow Lake, MN | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Elbow Lake, MN | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Fergus Falls, MN | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Fergus Falls, MN | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Grafton, ND | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Grafton, ND | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Gwinner, ND | AWOS REPORTING ZERO VISIBILITY |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Gwinner, ND | AWOS REPORTING ZERO VISIBILITY. |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Hallock, MN | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Hallock, MN | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Wahpeton, ND | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY |
| Jan 17, 1:30 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Wahpeton, ND | AWOS REPORTING 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Jan 17, 9:26 PM CST | SNOW 1.8 | Fargo, ND | AVERAGE MEASUREMENT FROM MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS TAKEN BY BROADCAST MEDIA METEOROLOGIST. |
| Jan 17, 10:18 PM CST | SNOW 3.8 | 7 Nw Enderlin, ND | EVENT TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Jan 17, 10:18 PM CST | SNOW 3.8 | 7 Nw Enderlin, ND | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 12:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Gwinner, ND | KGWR AWOS VISIBILITIES ONE QUARTER MILE AND SUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH WITH GUSTS 45 MPH THROUGH 215 PM CST. |
| Jan 18, 4:15 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Langdon, ND | KD55 AWOS VISIBILITIES ONE QUARTER MILE AND SUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH WITH GUSTS 40-45 MPH CONTINUING THROUGH 435 PM CST. |
| Jan 18, 5:40 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ssw Ottertail, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION OTTM5 OTTERTAIL MN. |
| Jan 18, 5:40 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ssw Ottertail, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION OTTM5 OTTERTAIL MN. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 5:40 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ssw Ottertail, MN | STORM TOTAL. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION OTTM5. |
| Jan 18, 5:47 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Michigan, ND | . |
| Jan 18, 5:47 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Michigan, ND | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 5:47 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Michigan, ND | |
| Jan 18, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.4 | 1 Nnw Grand Forks, ND | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GRFN8 GRAND FORKS ND (NWS). |
| Jan 18, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Michigan, ND | OBSERVER REPORTS BLOWING SNOW WITH VISIBILTY LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE. |
| Jan 18, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Michigan, ND | OBSERVER REPORTS BLOWING SNOW WITH VISIBILTY LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE. |
| Jan 18, 6:18 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Winger, MN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 6:18 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Winger, MN | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 18, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 9.5 | 1 Ene Crookston, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-PK-13 CROOKSTON MN 0.6 ENE. |
| Jan 18, 6:36 AM CST | SNOW 3.4 | 1 Ssw North River, ND | ASOS STATION KFAR FARGO ND AIRPORT. |
| Jan 18, 6:49 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 5 W Dunvilla, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-6 PELICAN RAPIDS MN 6.3 NNW. |
| Jan 18, 6:49 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 5 W Dunvilla, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-6 PELICAN RAPIDS MN 6.3 NNW. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.6 | 7 Ene Grandin, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-TR-3 GRANDIN ND 7.1 ENE. |
| Jan 18, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | 1 Nw Prairie Rose, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-1 WEST FARGO ND 3.8 SSE. |
| Jan 18, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | West Fargo 3.8 Sse, ND | STORM TOTAL. COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-1. |
| Jan 18, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.9 | 4 N Muskoda, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-CY-20 HAWLEY 5.2 WNW. |
| Jan 18, 7:19 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Lidgerwood, ND | . |
| Jan 18, 7:19 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Lidgerwood, ND | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 7:19 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Lidgerwood, ND | |
| Jan 18, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 3 Ne Fargo, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-25 FARGO ND 2.1 N. |
| Jan 18, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 3 Ne Fargo, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-CS-25 FARGO ND 2.1 N. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 48 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 8:15 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Cooperstown, ND | KS32 AWOS VISIBILITY ONE QUARTER MILE AND SUSTAINED WINDS 35-40 MPH AND PEAK GUSTS OVER 45 MPH THROUGH 545 PM CST. |
| Jan 18, 8:23 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Hannaford, ND | FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 18, 8:25 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5.3 | Pelican Rapids, MN | FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 18, 8:35 AM CST | SNOW 7.2 | Sabin, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION SBNM5 SABIN MN. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 48 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 8:45 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Karlstad, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-KT-2 KARLSTAD MN 0.2 SSW. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 48 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 9:03 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Walhalla, ND | THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 9:04 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Olga, ND | THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 18, 10:24 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | New York Mills, MN | FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 18, 10:24 AM CST | SNOW 5 | New York Mills, MN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 11:45 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Devils Lake, ND | KDVL AWOS RECORDED 0.25 VISIBILITY THROUGH 330 PM CST. AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH, PEAK GUST 44 MPH THRU THE PERIOD. |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Perham, MN | |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Battle Lake, MN | . |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Battle Lake, MN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Battle Lake, MN | |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Borup, MN | . |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Borup, MN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Borup, MN | |
| Jan 18, 3:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Fergus Falls, MN | STORM TOTAL. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 257 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
- 910 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 470 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 523 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
725 WWUS43 KFGF 171039 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 439 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 MNZ030-040-190000- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200117T1800Z/ West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 439 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, persistent whiteout conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Otter Tail and Grant Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to 2 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053-190000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.200118T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Ransom- Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 439 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, persistent whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will cause whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-190000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.200118T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0400Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0400Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes- 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 439 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, persistent whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will cause whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-028-031-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200117T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 439 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, cold wind chills overnight and blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Becker, East Becker, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 439 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. 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. && $$ CJ
8 follow-up statements
909 WWUS43 KFGF 171515 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 MNZ030-040-190000- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200117T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1515Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through this evening with blizzard warning overnight through Saturday. Mixed light snow and freezing drizzle today with southeast wind gusts to 45 mph. Winds will become northwest with gusts to 45 mph on Saturday. * WHERE...Grant and West Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ027-190000- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200117T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1515Z-200119T0000Z/ West Becker- Including the city of Detroit Lakes 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle and snow, changing to heavy snow. Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...West Becker County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-NDZ030-039-049-052-053-190000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1515Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Traill-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed light snow and freezing drizzle this morning becoming snow this afternoon into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulation 3 to 5 inches. Southeast winds gusting over 50 mph today becoming northwest to 55 mph overnight into Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0400Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0400Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes- 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- Grand Forks-Steele- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, and Hope 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-008-013>015-022-028-031-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200117T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- East Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 915 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
446 WWUS43 KFGF 171809 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1209 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 MNZ005-008-013>015-022-028-031-190000- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200117T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- East Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 1209 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-190000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- Grand Forks-Steele- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, and Hope 1209 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed light snow, freezing drizzle along with reduced visibilities in blowing snow will occur through early evening. Snow, heavy at times, arriving tonight into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Gusty southeast winds to 40 mph through early evening, then northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-049-052-053-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0800Z-200119T0000Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Cass-Ransom- Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1209 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times, spreading north this afternoon with snow tonight ending Saturday morning. Total snow accumulation 3 to 6 inches. Widespread blowing and drifting snow. Southeast winds gusting to over 40 mph this afternoon, lessening this evening and then becoming northwest gusting over 50 mph late tonight into Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0400Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0400Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1209 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow tonight into Saturday morning. Some freezing drizzle this afternoon. Total snow accumluations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Southeast winds to 30 mph this afternoon becoming northwest and gusting over 50 mph later tonight into Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-027-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wadena, and Menahga 1209 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Light snow and freezing drizzle will occur this afternoon. Snow, heavy at times, tonight into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Southeast winds to 35 mph through the evening then northwest winds to 40 mph Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$
404 WWUS43 KFGF 171859 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1259 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053- 190000- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200117T1859Z-200119T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1259 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ028-038-190000- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0400Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200117T1859Z-200119T0000Z/ Griggs-Barnes- Including the cities of Cooperstown and Valley City 1259 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnes and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0400Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0400Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1259 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Light snow and patchy freezing drizzle this afternoon with snow tonight into Saturday morning. Strong northwest winds to 50 mph overnight into Saturday causing blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 1259 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow spreading north with snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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... 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. && $$
901 WWUS43 KFGF 180245 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 845 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.200118T0400Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200118T0400Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 845 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult to impossible travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027>030-038-039-049-052-053- 190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 845 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult to impossible travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 845 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult to impossible travel conditions. Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
586 WWUS43 KFGF 180548 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1148 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027>030-038-039-049-052-053- 190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1148 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult to impossible travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1148 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult to impossible travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 1148 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult to impossible travel conditions. Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 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. && $$
402 WWUS43 KFGF 180943 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 343 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027>030-038-039-049-052-053- 190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 343 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 343 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 343 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
308 WWUS43 KFGF 182105 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 305 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 MNZ001>003-029-030-040-NDZ027>030-038-039-049-052-053-191800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 305 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions continue through this afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of less than one inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-191800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 305 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions continue through this afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of less than one inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004-007-NDZ008-016-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, and Park River 305 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MNZ014-015-022-023-027-028-031-032-191800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker- East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 305 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, light snow continues as well as blowing snow causing low visibility. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at times. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013-016-017-024-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Hubbard- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, and Park Rapids 305 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Light snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility especially in open country. 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. && $$
015 WWUS43 KFGF 182359 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 559 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 MNZ001>003-029-030-040-NDZ027>030-038-039-049-052-053-191800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 559 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. Areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities to one half mile will occur this evening. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-191800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 559 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. Areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities to one half mile will continue this evening. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ004-007-NDZ008-016-190100- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, and Park River 559 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Remaining bands of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile in spots thru the evening. $$ MNZ014-015-022-023-027-028-031-032-191800- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker- East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 559 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. Bands of light snow and some blowing now will continue this evening. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013-016-017-024-190100- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Hubbard- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, and Park Rapids 559 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Bands of light snow and gusty winds will continue this evening but overall continue to diminish. $$
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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.