Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm warning at Mar 10, 2021, 12:47 PM CST for Grant County, Otter Tail County, Wadena County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 10, 2021, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 3 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
- Mar 10, 2021, 12:47 PM CST (18:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 10, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 11, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Grant County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Wadena County, MN
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 190 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 6:44 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Fergus Falls, MN | OFF AN ON SNOWING. |
| Mar 10, 7:21 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Elbow Lake, MN | STILL SNOWING, HIGHLY VARIABLE AMOUNTS. |
| Mar 10, 8:49 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Wadena, MN | STILL SNOWING. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 223 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
- 946 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 219 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
860 WWUS43 KFGF 101847 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1247 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 MNZ024-028-110900- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.210311T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ Hubbard-East Becker- Including the cities of Park Rapids and Wolf Lake 1247 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Hubbard and East Becker Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. 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. && $$ MNZ030>032-040-110900- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0001.210310T2100Z-210311T0900Z/ West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 1247 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ029-NDZ052-053-110600- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/ Wilkin-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Breckenridge, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1247 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Locally heavier snow possible near the South Dakota border. * WHERE...In North Dakota, Sargent and Richland Counties. In Minnesota, Wilkin County. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. 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. && $$ dtr
3 follow-up statements
265 WWUS43 KFGF 110038 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 638 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 MNZ030>032-040-110900- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 638 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Wadena, Grant, East Otter Tail and West Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ002-003-NDZ039-049-110600- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/ Norman-Clay-Cass-Ransom- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Fargo, Lisbon, and Enderlin 638 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Cass and Ransom Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * 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. && $$ MNZ016-017-022-023-027-110900- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater- West Becker- Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, and Detroit Lakes 638 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater and West Becker Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ029-NDZ052-053-110600- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/ Wilkin-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Breckenridge, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 638 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Locally heavier snow possible near the South Dakota border. * WHERE...In North Dakota, Sargent and Richland Counties. In Minnesota, Wilkin County. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * 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. && $$ MNZ024-028-110900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ Hubbard-East Becker- Including the cities of Park Rapids and Wolf Lake 638 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Hubbard and East Becker Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
117 WWUS43 KFGF 110537 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1137 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 MNZ030>032-040-110900- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 1137 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow with additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wadena, Grant, East Otter Tail and West Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-110700- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210311T0700Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1137 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow with additional accumulations of one inch or less. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Dakota and adjacent areas of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ016-017-022>024-027-028-110900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard- West Becker-East Becker- Including the cities of 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, and Wolf Lake 1137 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow with additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
650 WWUS43 KFGF 110904 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 304 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 MNZ030>032-040-111015- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 304 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... A few lingering flurries will remain through sunrise in west central Minnesota, but otherwise snowfall has been winding down. Slippery conditions will remain through the morning commute. $$ MNZ016-017-022>024-027-028-111015- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/ North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard- West Becker-East Becker- Including the cities of 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, and Wolf Lake 304 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... A few lingering flurries will remain through sunrise in west central Minnesota, but otherwise snowfall has been winding down. Slippery conditions will remain through the morning commute. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 3:39 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Becker, Clay, Grant, Hubbard, Norman, Otter Tail and 2 more | 21 hr |
| Mar 10, 12:47 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen | 14 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.