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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

December 27, 202110 counties in North Dakota; 5 counties in Minnesota

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 27, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Fargo, ND24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Michigan, ND24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Michigan, NDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MCEN8 MICHIGAN ND.
Dec 27, 6:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.73 S Fargo, ND24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 6:30 AM CSTSNOW 7.15 Ssw Blabon, NDCOCORAHS STATION ND-ST-3 HOPE ND 5.4 WNW.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 71 Ene Wolverton, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-WK-5 WOLVERTON MN 1.1 ENE.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.23 E Breckenridge, MN24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Lidgerwood, ND24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.22 Wsw Deer Creek, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-OT-7 DEER CREEK MN 2.0 WSW.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 11Lisbon, ND24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 7:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 11New York Mills, MN24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 7:37 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 126.3 Nnw Pelican Rapids, MN24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 9.5Mcleod, ND24 HR SNOWFALL.
Dec 27, 9:24 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 9.5Kindred, NDRELAYED VIA FACEBOOK.
Dec 27, 9:32 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Moorhead, MNTOM SZYMANSKI REPORTS 8 IN SE MOORHEAD.
Dec 27, 11:43 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Fergus Falls, MNRELAYED VIA FACEBOOK.
Dec 27, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8.63 S Fargo, NDSNOW TOTAL FOR THE EVENT.
Dec 27, 3:36 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10.85 Sw Hope, ND
Dec 27, 3:48 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10.85 W Hope, NDRELAYED 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 358 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 3:41 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryFGFBarnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more26 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.