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Wind Chill Advisory 9, NWS Grand Forks, ND

December 24, 20215 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 24, 2021, 2:08 PM CST for 5 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 2:08 PM CST (20:08 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 25, 2021, 7:27 AM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND

Counties Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Towner County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 238 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

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

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The text

As transmitted.

850 
WWUS43 KFGF 242008
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-260000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1200Z-211226T0000Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Localized higher amounts are possible.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-054-251500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.211225T0300Z-211225T1500Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Western Walsh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
060 
WWUS43 KFGF 250921
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

MNZ027-030-031-280000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher
  amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of
  greater than 6 inches possible. 

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ028-280000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/
East Becker-
Including the city of Wolf Lake
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher
  amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of
  greater than 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...East Becker County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-280000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1200Z-211226T0000Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher
  amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of
  greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-054-280000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Western Walsh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-040-NDZ008-016-024-026>030-280000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna,
Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-032-280000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-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-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, Wadena, 
and Menahga
321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
940 
WWUS43 KFGF 251327
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-054-280000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner and Cavalier 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-031-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher 
  amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of 
  greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher 
  amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of 
  greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ028-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-211228T0000Z/
East Becker-
Including the city of Wolf Lake
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher 
  amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of 
  greater than 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...East Becker County.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-040-NDZ008-016-024-026>030-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna,
Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-032-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-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-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, Wadena, 
and Menahga
727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 1:14 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBenson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey and 2 more5 hr
Dec 24, 2:08 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBarnes, Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent28 hr

Nearby

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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.