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Wind Chill Advisory 9, NWS Bismarck, ND

December 17, 202117 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 17, 2021, 1:08 PM MST for 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 17, 2021, 9:00 PM MST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2021, 1:08 PM MST (20:08 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 17, 2021, 9:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 18, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Renville County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 162 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 169 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 2021-12-17Temperature 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 2021-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 126 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
1143 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

304 
WWUS43 KBIS 172008
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
208 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

NDZ001>004-009>012-017-180415-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.211218T0400Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, New
Town, Stanley, Glenburn, Drake, Sherwood, Bottineau, Velva,
Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston,
Towner, and Bowbells
208 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021 /108 PM MST Fri Dec 17 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ this evening to Noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* 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. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves.

&&

$$

NDZ047-050-180415-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Gackle, Wishek, Ashley, and Napoleon
208 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches along and east 
  of Highway 3, with lower amounts to the west.

* WHERE...Logan and McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ048-051-180415-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Kulm, Lamoure, Edgeley, Ellendale, and
Oakes
208 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Dickey and LaMoure Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Jones
7 follow-up statements
014 
WWUS43 KBIS 180022
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
622 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

NDZ047-050-180130-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Gackle, Wishek, Ashley, and Napoleon
622 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has tapered to flurries. There will be no more additional 
accumulation of snow tonight.

$$

NDZ048-051-180600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Kulm, Lamoure, Edgeley, Ellendale, and
Oakes
622 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations from 3 inches in 
  parts of LaMoure County to as much as 8 inches in parts of Dickey 
  county.

* WHERE...Dickey and LaMoure Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ001>004-009>012-017-180830-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.211218T0400Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, New
Town, Stanley, Glenburn, Drake, Sherwood, Bottineau, Velva,
Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston,
Towner, and Bowbells
622 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021 /522 PM MST Fri Dec 17 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ this evening to Noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be careful outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

JP Martin
465 
WWUS43 KBIS 180426
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1026 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

NDZ048-180530-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
La Moure-
Including the cities of Kulm, Lamoure, and Edgeley
1026 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow across LaMoure County has tapered to flurries. There will be no 
more accumulation tonight.

$$

NDZ051-180600-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale and Oakes
1026 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow was ending. Snow amounts today exceeded forecast 
  expectations in Dickey County. The snow had decreased to flurries 
  over most of the county but light snow continued from Glover and 
  Oakes to Ludden. Snow will be ending around midnight. The snow was 
  reported to be very fluffy.

* WHERE...Dickey County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ001>004-009>012-017-181230-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, New
Town, Stanley, Glenburn, Drake, Sherwood, Bottineau, Velva,
Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston,
Towner, and Bowbells
1026 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021 /926 PM MST Fri Dec 17 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Parts of northwest and north central North Dakota.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

JP Martin
278 
WWUS43 KBIS 180555
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1155 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

NDZ051-180700-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211218T0600Z/
Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale and Oakes
1155 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Light snow or flurries will continue on and off through the night. 
But the threat for heavy snow has ended. Therefore, the Winter 
Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at midnight CST.

$$

NDZ001>004-009>012-017-181400-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, New
Town, Stanley, Glenburn, Drake, Sherwood, Bottineau, Velva,
Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston,
Towner, and Bowbells
1155 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021 /1055 PM MST Fri Dec 17 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota.

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

* 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. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves.

&&

$$

Hollan
556 
WWUS43 KBIS 180823
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
223 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

NDZ018-019-021-031>033-040-041-043-044-181630-
/O.EXA.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-
Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Marmarth, Halliday, Bowman, Hettinger,
Hazen, Beach, Dickinson, Underwood, Killdeer, Medora, Beulah,
Wilton, Mott, Washburn, Garrison, Turtle Lake, and New England
223 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 /123 AM MST Sat Dec 18 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest North Dakota.

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

&&

$$

NDZ001>004-009>012-017-181630-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, New
Town, Stanley, Glenburn, Drake, Sherwood, Bottineau, Velva,
Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston,
Towner, and Bowbells
223 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 /123 AM MST Sat Dec 18 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota.

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

&&

$$

Hollan
629 
WWUS43 KBIS 181227
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
627 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

NDZ001>004-009>012-017>019-021-031>033-040-041-043-044-181800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Wilton, Marmarth,
Glenburn, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot, Beach, New Town,
Watford City, Columbus, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal,
Lignite, Mott, Beulah, Bowman, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall,
Garrison, Medora, Washburn, Bowbells, Halliday, Crosby, Powers
Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau
627 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 /527 AM MST Sat Dec 18 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Western and portions of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ 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 outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves.

&&

$$

Hollan
191 
WWUS43 KBIS 181537
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
937 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

NDZ001>004-009>012-017>019-021-031>033-040-041-043-044-181800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Garrison,
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Beach, Medora, 
Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
937 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 /837 AM MST Sat Dec 18 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Western and portions of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ 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 outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.

&&

$$

jns
677 
WWUS43 KBIS 181741
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1141 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

NDZ001>004-009>012-017>019-021-031>033-040-041-043-044-181845-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Garrison,
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Beach, Medora, 
Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
1141 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 /1041 AM MST Sat Dec 18 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

Wind chill values have increased this morning. Therefore, the wind
chill advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$
jns

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 2:38 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISDickey, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh20 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.