Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 27, 2021, 4:27 AM CST for 10 counties in North Dakota; 5 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 11 hr. 19 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 27, 2021, 4:27 AM CST (10:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2021, 3:41 PM CST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Fargo, ND | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Michigan, ND | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Michigan, ND | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MCEN8 MICHIGAN ND. |
| Dec 27, 6:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.7 | 3 S Fargo, ND | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 7.1 | 5 Ssw Blabon, ND | COCORAHS STATION ND-ST-3 HOPE ND 5.4 WNW. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | 1 Ene Wolverton, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-WK-5 WOLVERTON MN 1.1 ENE. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.2 | 3 E Breckenridge, MN | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Lidgerwood, ND | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 2 Wsw Deer Creek, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OT-7 DEER CREEK MN 2.0 WSW. |
| Dec 27, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | Lisbon, ND | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 7:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | New York Mills, MN | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 7:37 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | 6.3 Nnw Pelican Rapids, MN | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 8:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.5 | Mcleod, ND | 24 HR SNOWFALL. |
| Dec 27, 9:24 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.5 | Kindred, ND | RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Dec 27, 9:32 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Moorhead, MN | TOM SZYMANSKI REPORTS 8 IN SE MOORHEAD. |
| Dec 27, 11:43 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Fergus Falls, MN | RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Dec 27, 12:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8.6 | 3 S Fargo, ND | SNOW TOTAL FOR THE EVENT. |
| Dec 27, 3:36 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10.8 | 5 Sw Hope, ND | |
| Dec 27, 3:48 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10.8 | 5 W Hope, ND | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 240 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
- 565 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 358 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 725 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
531 WWUS43 KFGF 271027 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 427 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 NDZ024-026-028-029-038-049-052-280000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.211227T1027Z-211228T0000Z/ Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 427 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 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. && $$ MNZ029>031-040-NDZ053-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Richland- Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, and Wahpeton 427 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Grant, Wilkin, West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Counties. In North Dakota, Richland County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-028-032-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall- North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater- South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker- Wadena- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Wolf Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 427 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 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. && $$ MNZ001>003-027-NDZ006>008-014>016-027-030-039-054-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Becker-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 427 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
3 follow-up statements
999 WWUS43 KFGF 271530 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 930 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-053-280000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton 930 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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... 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. && $$ NDZ024-026-028-029-038-049-052-272200- /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 930 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ031-272200- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 930 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Grant, Wilkin, West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Counties. In North Dakota, Richland County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-027-NDZ006>008-014>016-027-054-272200- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ West Polk-West Becker-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey- Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Detroit Lakes, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 930 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-028-032-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall- North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater- South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker- Wadena- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Wolf Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 930 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. 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. && $$
405 WWUS43 KFGF 271831 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1231 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-028-032-272200- /O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall- North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater- South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker- Wadena- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wolf Lake, Wadena, and Menahga 1231 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ024-026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053- 272200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1231 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of an inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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... 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. && $$ MNZ031-272200- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 1231 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Grant, Wilkin, West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Counties. In North Dakota, Richland County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-027-NDZ006>008-014>016-027-054-272200- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ West Polk-West Becker-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey- Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Detroit Lakes, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1231 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 1 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and impact travel. 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. && $$ Gust
095 WWUS43 KFGF 272141 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 341 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 NDZ024-026-028-029-038-049-052-290000- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0010.211228T0000Z-211229T0000Z/ Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 341 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-053-272245- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton 341 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The storm system has moved out of the area. Winds are steadily decreasing, while visibilities improve. Make sure and check for local road conditions if traveling in the area. $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-054-290000- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0010.211228T0000Z-211229T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 341 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The storm system has moved out of the area. Winds are steadily decreasing, while visibilities improve. Make sure and check for local road conditions if traveling in the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. && $$ MNZ001-004>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ008-016-027- 272245- /O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T2200Z/ West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall- 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-Pembina- Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Menahga, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, and Grand Forks 341 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The storm system has moved out of the area. Winds are steadily decreasing, while visibilities improve. Make sure and check for local road conditions if traveling in the area. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:41 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more | 26 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.