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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

December 3, 202117 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm watch at Dec 3, 2021, 3:22 AM CST for 17 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 4, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2021, 3:22 AM CST (09:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 4, 2021, 2:05 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 34 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Lake of the Woods County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:25 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.

The nearest sounding before it

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 293 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, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 48 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
541 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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614 
WWUS43 KFGF 030922
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
322 AM CST Fri Dec 3 2021

MNZ001-002-004>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-054-060000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-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-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds,
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, 
Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
322 AM CST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches
  or greater possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph late 
  Sunday morning into Sunday afternoon.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce the visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
720 
WWUS43 KFGF 032041
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
241 PM CST Fri Dec 3 2021

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-060000-
/O.EXA.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Valley City, and Fargo
241 PM CST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph on Sunday.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-054-060000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-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-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds,
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, 
Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
241 PM CST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph on Sunday.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
218 
WWUS43 KFGF 040952
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
352 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-026-027-054-060600-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, 
Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Edinburg,
Adams, and Lankin
352 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday afternoon and
  evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce the visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-023-024-060600-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0300Z-211206T0600Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
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, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
and Park Rapids
352 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday afternoon and
  evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce the visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ029-030-040-NDZ049-052-053-060600-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T1800Z-211206T0600Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
352 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, with total snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening, causing areas of blowing and drifting 
  snow.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce the visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-022-027-028-NDZ024-028>030-038-039-060600-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, 
New Rockford, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, Portland, Valley City, and Fargo
352 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, with total snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening, causing areas of blowing and drifting
  snow.

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce the visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
971 
WWUS43 KFGF 041557
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
957 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-026-027-054-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, 
Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Edinburg,
Adams, and Lankin
957 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday afternoon 
  and evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce the visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-023-024-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0300Z-211206T0600Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
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, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
and Park Rapids
957 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday afternoon 
  and evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce the visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-022-027-028-NDZ024-028>030-038-039-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, 
New Rockford, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, Portland, Valley City, and Fargo
957 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, with total snow accumulations of 
  3 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph 
  Sunday afternoon and evening, causing areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce the visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ029-030-040-NDZ049-052-053-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T1800Z-211206T0600Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
957 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, with total snow accumulations of 
  1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph 
  Sunday afternoon and evening, causing areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce the visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
622 
WWUS43 KFGF 042005
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

MNZ002-003-022-027-028-NDZ024-028>030-039-060600-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, 
New Rockford, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, Portland, and Fargo
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on Sunday afternoon and
  evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce the visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible on
  Sunday, especially in exposed areas. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-026-027-054-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, 
Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Edinburg,
Adams, and Lankin
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday afternoon 
  and evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce the visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible on
  Sunday, especially in exposed areas. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-023-024-060600-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.211205T0300Z-211206T0600Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
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, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
and Park Rapids
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday afternoon 
  and evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce the visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible on
  Sunday, especially in exposed areas. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ029-030-040-NDZ049-052-053-060600-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T1800Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on Sunday afternoon and evening
  will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible 
on Sunday, especially in exposed areas. 

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.

&&

$$

NDZ038-060600-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Barnes-
Including the city of Valley City
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Barnes County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible on
  Sunday, especially in exposed areas. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ031-060600-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.211205T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
East Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, 
Henning, and Battle Lake
205 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of blowing and drifting
  snow.

* WHERE...East Otter Tail County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday night.

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

&&

$$

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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.