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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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. && $$ Gust
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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.