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Wind Chill Advisory 11, NWS Bismarck, ND

December 24, 20219 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 24, 2021, 2:00 PM CST for 9 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 8:00 PM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 2:00 PM CST (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2021, 8:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 25, 2021, 8:48 AM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Bottineau County, ND, Burke County, ND, Divide County, ND, McHenry County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 210 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2021-12-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2021-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -141 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1509 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-141 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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715 
WWUS43 KBIS 242000
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
200 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

NDZ020-033-034-040>045-250400-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.211225T0600Z-211225T1800Z/
Oliver-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Bowman,
Hettinger, New England, Solen, Carson, Mott, Dickinson,
Selfridge, Mandan, Marmarth, and New Leipzig
200 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /100 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ 
TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota, including areas along and 
  south of Interstate 94.

* WHEN...From Midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to Noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Christmas Day.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035>037-046>048-050-051-250400-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.211225T0900Z-211226T0000Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Edgeley, Tappen, Bismarck, Gackle,
Lamoure, Wishek, Steele, Linton, Ashley, Oakes, Strasburg, Kulm,
Jamestown, Ellendale, and Napoleon
200 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of south central North Dakota, including areas along 
  and south of Interstate 94 and the southern James River Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Christmas Day.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001>005-009>013-250400-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.211225T0200Z-211225T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Parshall, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Minot, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, St. John, Portal,
Lignite, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Bowbells,
Rolla, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Bottineau
200 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and north central North Dakota, 
  including areas along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to Noon CST Christmas Day.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves.

&&

$$

Hollan
5 follow-up statements
618 
WWUS43 KBIS 250244
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
844 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

NDZ020-033-034-040>045-251200-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.211225T0300Z-211225T1800Z/
Oliver-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Bowman,
Hettinger, New England, Solen, Carson, Mott, Dickinson,
Selfridge, Mandan, Marmarth, and New Leipzig
844 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /744 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota, including areas along and 
  south of Interstate 94.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Christmas Day.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035>037-046>048-050-051-251200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.211225T0900Z-211226T0000Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Edgeley, Tappen, Bismarck, Gackle,
Lamoure, Wishek, Steele, Linton, Ashley, Oakes, Strasburg, Kulm,
Jamestown, Ellendale, and Napoleon
844 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of south central North Dakota, including areas along 
  and south of Interstate 94 and the southern James River Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Christmas Day.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001>005-009>013-251200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Parshall, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Minot, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, St. John, Portal,
Lignite, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Bowbells,
Rolla, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Bottineau
844 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and north central North Dakota, 
  including areas along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Christmas Day.

* 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.

&&

$$

Telken
291 
WWUS43 KBIS 250619
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1219 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NDZ020-033-034-040>045-251430-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Oliver-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Bowman,
Hettinger, New England, Solen, Carson, Mott, Dickinson,
Selfridge, Mandan, Marmarth, and New Leipzig
1219 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /1119 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota, including areas along and 
  south of Interstate 94.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035>037-046>048-050-051-251430-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.211225T0900Z-211226T0000Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Edgeley, Tappen, Bismarck, Gackle,
Lamoure, Wishek, Steele, Linton, Ashley, Oakes, Strasburg, Kulm,
Jamestown, Ellendale, and Napoleon
1219 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of south central North Dakota, including areas along 
  and south of Interstate 94 and the southern James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001>005-009>013-251430-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Parshall, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Minot, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, St. John, Portal,
Lignite, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Bowbells,
Rolla, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Bottineau
1219 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and north central North Dakota, 
  including areas along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hamilton
012 
WWUS43 KBIS 250923
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NDZ036-037-047-048-051-251730-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Steele, Oakes,
Tappen, Kulm, Jamestown, Ellendale, and Napoleon
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Kidder, Dickey, La Moure, Logan and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous Today and Sunday through Monday. 
  For Sunday through Monday, travel could be very difficult. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For today, a narrow band of heavier snow may 
  produce localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-011>013-251730-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Rugby, Towner, Shell Valley, Rolette,
Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, St. John, Velva, Drake, Mohall,
Minot, Rolla, and Bottineau
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota, including areas 
  along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until Noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...For Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, roads, and 
  especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and 
  hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Today, and through next 
  week, dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NDZ020-033-034-040>045-251730-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Oliver-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Bowman,
Hettinger, New England, Solen, Carson, Mott, Dickinson,
Selfridge, Mandan, Marmarth, and New Leipzig
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /223 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota, including areas along and 
  south of Interstate 94.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035-046-050-251730-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
Burleigh-Emmons-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bismarck, Wishek, Ashley, Strasburg, and
Linton
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Burleigh, Emmons and McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-251730-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Portal,
Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

NDZ022-023-025-251730-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Mcclusky, Carrington,
Goodrich, and Harvey
323 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Wells and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Hamilton
948 
WWUS43 KBIS 251246
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NDZ036-037-047-048-051-252100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Steele, Oakes,
Tappen, Kulm, Jamestown, Ellendale, and Napoleon
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow with total snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Kidder, Dickey, La Moure, Logan and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous Today, and Sunday through 
  Monday. For Sunday through Monday, travel could be very difficult. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For today, a narrow band of heavier snow may 
  produce localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches, between 
  Interstate 94 to the South Dakota Border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-011>013-252100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Rugby, Towner, Shell Valley, Rolette,
Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, St. John, Velva, Drake, Mohall,
Minot, Rolla, and Bottineau
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota, including areas 
  along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until Noon CST today. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...For Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, roads, and 
  especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and 
  hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Today, and through next 
  week, 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NDZ020-033-034-040>045-251800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Oliver-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Bowman,
Hettinger, New England, Solen, Carson, Mott, Dickinson,
Selfridge, Mandan, Marmarth, and New Leipzig
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /546 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota, including areas along and 
  south of Interstate 94.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035-046-050-252100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
Burleigh-Emmons-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bismarck, Wishek, Ashley, Strasburg, and
Linton
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Burleigh, Emmons and McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-251800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Portal,
Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously 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.

&&

$$

NDZ022-023-025-252100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Mcclusky, Carrington,
Goodrich, and Harvey
646 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Wells and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Hamilton
224 
WWUS43 KBIS 251448
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NDZ003>005-011>013-252300-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Rugby, Towner, Shell Valley, Rolette,
Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, St. John, Velva, Drake, Mohall,
Minot, Rolla, and Bottineau
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota, including areas 
  along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...For Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, roads, and 
  especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and 
  hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For today, a narrow band of heavier snow may 
  produce localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches, between 
  Interstate 94 to the South Dakota Border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-251600-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Portal,
Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NDZ036-037-047-048-051-252300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Steele, Oakes,
Tappen, Kulm, Jamestown, Ellendale, and Napoleon
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow with total snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota, including areas 
  along and north of Highway 2.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous Today, and Sunday through 
  Monday. For Sunday through Monday, travel could be very difficult. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For today, a narrow band of heavier snow may 
  produce localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches, between 
  Interstate 94 to the South Dakota Border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NDZ020-033-034-040>045-251800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Oliver-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Bowman,
Hettinger, New England, Solen, Carson, Mott, Dickinson,
Selfridge, Mandan, Marmarth, and New Leipzig
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /748 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota, including areas along and 
  south of Interstate 94.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035-046-050-252300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
Burleigh-Emmons-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bismarck, Wishek, Ashley, Strasburg, and
Linton
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Much of south central North Dakota, including areas along 
  and south of Interstate 94 and the southern James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous Today, and Sunday through 
  Monday. For Sunday through Monday, travel could be very difficult. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow band of heavier snow may produce 
  localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NDZ022-023-025-252300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.A.0002.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Mcclusky, Carrington,
Goodrich, and Harvey
848 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Wells and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...For Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, roads, and 
  especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and 
  hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For today, a narrow band of heavier snow may 
  produce localized amounts as high as 6 to 8 inches, between 
  Interstate 94 to the South Dakota Border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Hargrove

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Dec 24, 12:07 PM CST, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 12:07 PM CST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1207 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1207 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

No significant adjustments were made for this update. Patchy
blowing snow with northwest winds gusting to around 40 mph
continues from the Devils Lake Basin to the northern James River
Valley. Elsewhere, winds continue to relax.

UPDATE Issued at 856 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

Strong, gusty winds along the cold front continue to be the main
forecast problem this morning. Many locations are reporting gusts
in the 40 to 50 mph range when the front moves through, but only
for an hour or two at most. Surface observations and area webcams
suggest the gusty winds are producing some blowing and drifting
snow from the Turtle Mountains area into the northern James River
Valley. A patchy blowing snow mention has been added to the
forecast.

UPDATE Issued at 606 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

Freezing rain has moved out of the north central portion of the
state. The Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain has expired.

As expected, winds are quite strong with the front, but are
lasting only up to a couple of hours before dropping off to well
below advisory criteria.

We made some minor adjustments to sky cover this morning,
otherwise

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 322 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

Main forecast issues will be ongoing freezing rain advisory and
snow chances tonight.

Light rain continues to scoot quickly east through north central
ND. Although the heavier rain has moved east of the forecast area,
will likely leave the advisory go for this forecast package and go
back and cancel it at or before 6 AM. Temperatures are dropping
quickly over the far northwest attim, and expect any wet surfaces
will quickly freeze in the north central, so no concerns letting
the advisory go for a while longer.

Strong winds are also accompanying the cold front with gusts noted
to around 40 mph over northwest early this morning. Expecting a
couple hours of strong winds with the pressure fall/rise couplet (at
times into advisory criteria) before settling down for the
remainder of the day. Utilized the HRRR winds gusts through the
morning hours to account for the higher gusts. At this time will
not issue a wind advisory, but will continue to monitor.

Temperatures steady or falling today as most areas will have
likely seen their daytime highs.

Snow on the leading edge of the next system pushes into the
southwest this evening and possibly into the south central by
around midnight. Will cover this in the long term portion of the
discussion.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 322 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

Main forecast issue in the long term period will be the system
taking shape over the southwest Friday night and spreading into
the south central before dawn Saturday.

Upper level trough off the Pacific Coast continues to dig south
with a broad southwest flow over the Northern Rockies and into the
Northern Plains. Late Tonight through Saturday an upper level
impulse tracks east along the ND/SD border. Meanwhile we have a
strong upper level jet just to the south and a surface low
tracking across central South Dakota. This setup is looking more
and more like a widespread light snow event across southwest and
south central ND. However, there are elements of strong FG forcing
and a tight deformation zone setting up right above the strong
upper jet, which lies right along the I-94 corridor.

Our main concern is that the qpf with this setup may be
underdone. You can see some of the mesoscale models coming in with
some higher qpf amounts. This is worrisome given the alignment of
the snow totals along the Interstate, on Christmas Day. One thing
in or favor will be the lack of winds. If we were looking at
strong winds a winter storm watch would probably be a no-brainer,
given the Holiday. However, with the uncertainty in the placement
and amount of qpf, but the thinking that the potential does exist
for some bands of heavier snowfall, exceeding 6 inches, we will
issue a SPS for this system, with this forecast package. The day
shift should have time to access whether an Advisory/Warning is
needed.

Another round of snow is expected late Sunday into Sunday night
as another, stronger, wave moves through the mean upper trough. At
this time it looks like an even more widespread area of light
snow can be expected, with possibly northern and eastern portions
of the forecast area favored for heavier snow amounts.

In addition to the snow, we will be dealing with very cold
temperatures and dangerous wind chills. At this time it appears
the northern tier counties may need a wind chill advisory during
the late overnight and early morning hours over the weekend. Next
week the threat for dangerous wind chills spread across the
forecast area, with high temperatures below zero across the
forecast area around midweek.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1207 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

VFR conditions are expected through this evening as gusty
northwest winds gradually diminish. Snow with MVFR ceilings and
IFR visibility is expected across southern North Dakota
beginning early Christmas morning at KDIK and spreading east
through midday.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

UPDATE...Hollan
SHORT TERM...TWH
LONG TERM...TWH
AVIATION...Hollan
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 24, 12:08 PM CST, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017-251815-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1108 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Dangerous wind chills are possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Dangerous wind chills are possible during the overnight and
morning hours Christmas Day and Sunday.

Accumulating snow is possible Sunday through Monday morning,
although amounts remain uncertain at this time.

Dangerous to life threatening wind chills are possible Sunday
night through Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NDZ018>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-251815-
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1108 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Snow is expected to develop early Christmas morning and spread
east across southwest and south central North Dakota. Light to
moderate accumulations are expected, with some higher amounts
possible in bands of heavier snow.

Another round of accumulating snow is expected Sunday through
Monday morning, although amounts remain uncertain at this time.

Dangerous to life threatening wind chills are possible Sunday
night through Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Hollan

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 24, 11:54 AM CST, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1154 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

NDZ018>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-242100-
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen,
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake,
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon,
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes,
and Ellendale
1154 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1054 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA LATE TONIGHT INTO CHRISTMAS DAY...

Snow will enter southwest North Dakota late tonight, spreading
into south central North Dakota overnight into early Christmas
Day. The snow will then gradually taper off from west to east
through they day as the main area of snow moves east. Although
some light snow will extend into northwest and north central North
Dakota, accumulating snow is expected to remain mainly along and
south of Highway 200.

Most areas south of Highway 200 can expect around two to four
inches of snow. Although uncertainty remains in the exact
location, confidence is increasing that a smaller area may
experience heavier snow rates, with 6 or more inches of snow. This
could set up around the Interstate 94 corridor. Holiday travel
will be affected, especially over those areas that receive the
heavier snowfall.

Another round of snow is expected later Sunday into Monday, and
again on Tuesday. In addition, dangerous wind chills are possible
late this weekend and through next week. Stay tuned for additional
updates, and be sure to check the latest road conditions before
traveling.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 1:10 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISBottineau, Foster, McHenry, Pierce, Renville, Rolette and 2 more5 hr
Dec 24, 2:00 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISAdams, Bowman, Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Grant and 9 more28 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.