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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND

December 5, 20218 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 5, 2021, 6:04 PM CST for 8 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 9 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2021, 6:04 PM CST (00:04 UTC)
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND

Counties Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Richland County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:02 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 5, 11:59 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.63 S Fargo, NDSTORM TOTAL.
Dec 6, 12:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8.2Grand Forks, NDSTORM 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, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 291 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-06Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
737 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

336 
WWUS43 KFGF 060004
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
604 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ007-008-016-027-029-030-039-054-060600-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.211206T0004Z-211206T0600Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, 
Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, 
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
604 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and 
  northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. 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...

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>024-027-028-032-NDZ006-014-015-024-
026-028-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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-Wadena-Towner-
Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-
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, Wadena, Menahga, Cando, Fort Totten, 
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, and Cooperstown
604 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest 
  Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MNZ029>031-040-NDZ038-049-052-053-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Valley City, Lisbon,
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
604 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
042 
WWUS43 KFGF 060346
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
946 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-061600-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.211206T0346Z-211206T1600Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, and Cooperstown
946 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ029-NDZ053-060900-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
Wilkin-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge and Wahpeton
946 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Richland 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitter cold wind chills will follow the end
  of the blizzard conditions.

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-NDZ007-008-016-027-029-030-039-054-060900-
/O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Cavalier-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, 
Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, 
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
946 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and 
  northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. 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...

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>024-027-028-032-060900-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
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-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, Wadena, and Menahga
946 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest 
  Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MNZ030-031-040-NDZ038-049-052-060900-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, 
Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
946 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$
12
432 
WWUS43 KFGF 060859
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

MNZ001>003-007-061700-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.211206T0900Z-211206T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.211206T1200Z-211206T1700Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Marshall-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Warren, Stephen, and Argyle
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected with winds gusting as high as 40
  mph. Very cold wind chills expected as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...West Polk, Norman, Clay and West Marshall Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 AM to 11 AM 
  CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow will reduce the visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ029-NDZ053-061200-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.211206T0900Z-211206T1200Z/
Wilkin-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge and Wahpeton
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected with winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Richland 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow will significantly reduce the
  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...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

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-NDZ007-008-016-027-029-030-039-054-061700-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.211206T0900Z-211206T1700Z/
Kittson-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-032-061700-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.211206T0900Z-211206T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.211206T1200Z-211206T1700Z/
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-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, Wadena, and Menahga
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected with winds gusting as high as 35
  mph. Very cold wind chills expected, as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 AM to 11 AM 
  CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow will reduce the visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ038-061700-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.211206T0900Z-211206T1700Z/
Barnes-
Including the city of Valley City
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Barnes County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

NDZ049-052-061000-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T0900Z/
Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, 
Forman, and Rutland
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Visibilities have improved across Ransom and Sargent counties.

$$

MNZ030-031-061700-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.211206T1200Z-211206T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Very
  cold wind chills, as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 AM to 11 AM 
  CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow will reduce the visibility. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ040-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Grant-
Including the cities of Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
and Barrett
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce the visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-014-015-024-026-028-061700-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211206T1700Z/
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, and Cooperstown
259 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...The Devils Lake region.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 5, 9:46 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryFGFBarnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 8 more15 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in North Dakota, 2021Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2021Every blizzard warning in 2021

Sources

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