Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2022
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this blizzard warning at Feb 22, 2022, 2:52 AM CST for 4 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 15 hr. 1 report 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
- Feb 22, 2022, 2:52 AM CST (08:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
Counties Dickey County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McIntosh County, ND
The radar
The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 7:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 16 | Ellendale, ND | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 827 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -45 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 135 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
157 WWUS43 KBIS 220852 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 252 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 NDZ047-048-050-051-221700- /O.UPG.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.220222T0852Z-220223T0000Z/ Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Wishek, Oakes, Ashley, Kulm, Ellendale, and Napoleon 252 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant drifting may make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. Notify a friend or family member of your travel plans. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ036-037-221700- /O.EXT.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ Kidder-Stutsman- Including the cities of Jamestown, Steele, and Tappen 252 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Near blizzard conditions in open country. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kidder and Stutsman Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Significant drifting may make some roads impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of whiteout conditions are likely in rural areas. Wind chills as cold as 45 below zero are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ035-046-221200- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220222T1200Z/ Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Bismarck, Strasburg, and Linton 252 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Burleigh and Emmons Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills as cold as 40 below zero are expected. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-221700- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster- Including the cities of Carrington, Parshall, Fessenden, Wilton, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, Minot, Mcclusky, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, Underwood, St. John, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Garrison, Washburn, Bowbells, Goodrich, Rolla, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau 252 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, covering exposed skin. && $$ NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-221700- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton- Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Watford City, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Center, Bowman, Hettinger, Hazen, Marmarth, Solen, New Leipzig, Killdeer, Medora, Beulah, Dickinson, Mott, Selfridge, Mandan, Beach, and New England 252 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /152 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Areas west and south of the Missouri River. * WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, making sure to cover exposed skin. && $$ Jones
4 follow-up statements
698 WWUS43 KBIS 221150 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 550 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 NDZ035-046-222000- /O.EXP.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220222T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Bismarck, Strasburg, and Linton 550 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Burleigh and Emmons Counties. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could still occasionally lead to reduced visibilities through the day today, mainly in open country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, covering exposed skin. && $$ NDZ047-048-050-051-222000- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Wishek, Oakes, Ashley, Kulm, Ellendale, and Napoleon 550 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant drifting may make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. Notify a friend or family member of your travel plans. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ036-037-222000- /O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ Kidder-Stutsman- Including the cities of Jamestown, Steele, and Tappen 550 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Near blizzard conditions in open country. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kidder and Stutsman Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open country. Significant drifting may make some roads impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of whiteout conditions are likely in rural areas. Wind chills as cold as 45 below zero are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-222000- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster- Including the cities of Carrington, Parshall, Fessenden, Wilton, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, Minot, Mcclusky, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, Underwood, St. John, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Garrison, Washburn, Bowbells, Goodrich, Rolla, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau 550 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, covering exposed skin. && $$ NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-222000- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton- Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Watford City, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Center, Bowman, Hettinger, Hazen, Marmarth, Solen, New Leipzig, Killdeer, Medora, Beulah, Dickinson, Mott, Selfridge, Mandan, Beach, and New England 550 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /450 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Areas west and south of the Missouri River. * WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, making sure to cover exposed skin. && $$ Jones
377 WWUS43 KBIS 221505 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 905 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 NDZ036-037-222315- /O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Kidder-Stutsman- Including the cities of Jamestown, Steele, and Tappen 905 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kidder and Stutsman Counties. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will occasionally reduce visibility through the day today in open country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, covering exposed skin. && $$ NDZ047-048-050-051-222315- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Wishek, Oakes, Ashley, Kulm, Ellendale, and Napoleon 905 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with significantly reduced visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant drifting may make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. Notify a friend or family member of your travel plans. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-035-046-222315- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Carrington, Parshall, Fessenden, Wilton, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, Minot, Mcclusky, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, Underwood, St. John, Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Garrison, Washburn, Bowbells, Goodrich, Rolla, Crosby, Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau 905 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could still occasionally lead to reduced visibilities through the day today, mainly in open country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, covering exposed skin. && $$ NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-222315- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton- Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Watford City, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Center, Bowman, Hettinger, Hazen, Marmarth, Solen, New Leipzig, Killdeer, Medora, Beulah, Dickinson, Mott, Selfridge, Mandan, Beach, and New England 905 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /805 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Areas west and south of the Missouri River. * WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, making sure to cover exposed skin. && $$ Telken
712 WWUS43 KBIS 222121 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 321 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 NDZ047-048-050-051-230500- /O.EXB.KBIS.WC.W.0007.220223T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Wishek, Oakes, Ashley, Kulm, Ellendale, and Napoleon 321 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions in open country. Little to no additional snow accumulation expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until Noon CST Wednesday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant drifting may make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. Notify a friend or family member of your travel plans. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-041-042-044-045-230500- /O.UPG.KBIS.WC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Solen, Hettinger, Hazen, New England, Carson, Mott, Beulah, Selfridge, Mandan, and New Leipzig 221 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 /321 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST/NOON CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST/Noon CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, making sure to cover exposed skin. && $$ NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-035>037-046-230500- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder- Stutsman-Emmons- Including the cities of Carrington, Parshall, Fessenden, Wilton, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, Tappen, Jamestown, Minot, Mcclusky, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, Underwood, St. John, Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Garrison, Washburn, Bowbells, Goodrich, Steele, Rolla, Crosby, Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau 321 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Northwest and portion of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-040-043-230500- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Bowman- Including the cities of Watford City, Halliday, Bowman, Medora, Marmarth, Killdeer, Dickinson, and Beach 321 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /221 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, making sure to cover exposed skin. && $$ Telken
796 WWUS43 KBIS 222359 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 559 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 NDZ047-048-050-051-231245- /O.EXP.KBIS.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0007.220223T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Gackle, Lamoure, Wishek, Oakes, Ashley, Kulm, Ellendale, and Napoleon 559 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow will continue this evening, bringing occasional reduced visibility. Be prepared for rapidly changing visibility through this evening if traveling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing. && $$ NDZ001>005-009>013-019>023-025-034>037-041-042-044>046-231245- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton- Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Carrington, Parshall, Hettinger, Fessenden, Wilton, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood, Carson, Tappen, Jamestown, Minot, Mcclusky, Mandan, New Leipzig, New Town, Columbus, Solen, Shell Valley, Hazen, New England, Underwood, St. John, Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Mott, Beulah, Rugby, Center, Rolette, Selfridge, Drake, Towner, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Garrison, Washburn, Bowbells, Elgin, Fort Yates, Goodrich, Steele, Rolla, Crosby, Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau 559 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /459 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Central and portions of western North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing. && $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-040-043-231245- /O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-220223T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Bowman- Including the cities of Watford City, Halliday, Bowman, Medora, Marmarth, Killdeer, Dickinson, and Beach 559 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /459 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022/ ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Much of western North Dakota. * WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing. && $$ Schild
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Feb 22, 12:17 AM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 22, 12:17 AM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1217 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 .UPDATE... Issued at 1217 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 We allowed the Winter Weather Advisory to expire at midnight as planned, and those 3 counties (Sheridan/Wells/Foster) are now in the Wind Chill Warning that is valid until noon Wednesday. Light snow continues across most of the area in the Winter Storm Warning, with winds still gusting at 30 to 40 mph in the James River Valley. Not planning on making any changes to headlines overnight, with bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills continuing through the night. UPDATE Issued at 955 PM CST Mon Feb 21 2022 No changes to headlines with this product issuance. Winds still gusting 35-40 mph within the winter storm warning, and upwards to 30 mph within the winter weather adv area. With the amount of snow blowing in Bismarck with gusts to 20 mph at times the last few hours, would anticipate much worse conditions in open country within the headlined area. Do think we will be able to let the winter weather advisory go at midnight for Sheridan, Wells, and Foster counties, replaced with a wind chill warning (likely), as winds taper off across the northern James Valley. Additional headlines changes are possible. Did increase POPs this evening/early Tue morning as another area of light snow expands northeast across the south central and James Valley area. High pressure working in from the north should advect enough dry air to keep most of the snow confined to southern areas overnight. UPDATE Issued at 612 PM CST Mon Feb 21 2022 Will allow the winter storm warning and advisory south and west of the Missouri River to expire on time. Winds have tapered off for this area, with area web cams and sfc observations showing improved visibility. Wind chill headlines will replace. Will maintain the wind chill warning as is north, and the winter storm warnings and and winter weather advisories south central and southeast with gusty winds persisting, creating reduced visibility and dangerous travel. Overall the forecast remains in great shape with only some minor edits. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday) Issued at 310 PM CST Mon Feb 21 2022 A winter storm will continue to impact southern North Dakota through Tuesday, with dangerously cold wind chills statewide. Light snow continues to fall across southern two thirds of the state this afternoon. As of 230 PM CST, visibility was showing signs of improvement in far western North Dakota. The general expectation is for falling snow to gradually end from west to east across the western half of the state through the afternoon. Meanwhile, light to moderate snow continues to fall from near Lake Oahe through the southern James River Valley. While there could be some breaks, lighter snow is now more or less likely to persist across these areas all the way through Tuesday afternoon as mid level cyclonic vorticity continues to stream over the area under the right entrance region of an upper level jet. Global scale models also show increasing Q-vector convergence across all of southern North Dakota on Tuesday in response to a deepening mid level shortwave crossing South Dakota. This could lead to another round of light snow north and west of the aforementioned areas, but the continued intrusion of dry Arctic air could limit this potential. Additional snow accumulations from tonight through Tuesday may be as high as 2 to 4 inches in Dickey County, with decreasing amounts to the north and west. Visibility continues to be significantly reduced along and south of I-94 and east of the Missouri River. There has been little change in observations throughout the day, with widespread near blizzard conditions and occasional whiteouts. Little change is expected in the low level wind field tonight through Tuesday, with a persistent northerly wind around 20 to 25 mph across south central and eastern North Dakota. The Winter Storm Warning was extended in time through Tuesday afternoon for Logan, McIntosh, LaMoure, and Dickey Counties as both falling and blowing snow are expected to persist. The Winter Weather Advisory for Sheridan, Wells, and Foster Counties has been extended until midnight, with blowing snow being the main hazard. Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, and Stutsman Counties will see their Winter Storm Warning continue as planned. All other portions of the Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are planned to expire at 6 PM CST, at which time wind chill headlines will begin (Warning for McLean County, Advisory elsewhere). Temperatures are likely to fall into the teens below zero tonight, with 20s below possible in the far north if cloud cover diminishes. Another day of highs in the single digits below zero is on tap for Tuesday. Wind chills are forecast to fall into the 40s below across most of northern and central North Dakota tonight through Tuesday morning, with mainly 30s below south and west of the Missouri River. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday) Issued at 310 PM CST Mon Feb 21 2022 The threat of dangerous wind chills will continue through at least Friday morning. The center of the Arctic high pressure is forecast to drift from southern Saskatchewan into the Dakotas Tuesday night through Wednesday. NAEFS and ECMWF ensemble both support MSLP in the 99.5 climatological percentile, which may end up as high as 1050 mb! The GFS suggests some high clouds may still be present over the region Tuesday night, but any location that sees clearing skies and light winds could have overnight temperatures fall into the 20s below, if not 30s below zero. Northwest and far north central North Dakota are the most likely areas to experience extremely cold air temperatures. This will likely be the coldest night of this Arctic outbreak, with widespread wind chills in the 30s and 40s below, possibly falling colder than minus 50. Temperatures are only expected to warm to around zero on both Wednesday and Thursday, but lighter winds will give a brief reprieve to dangerous wind chills during the afternoon hours. Otherwise, the wind chill threat will resume during the overnight and morning hours. A Pacific warm front is forecast finally start scouring out the Arctic air on Friday. The strength of the low level inversion may inhibit strong heating though, and this is reflected in a larger spread in NBM temperature guidance for Friday. There is higher confidence in warmer temperatures for Saturday prior to the arrival of yet another Arctic cold front. This next shot of Arctic air could be shorter-lived, as long range ensemble temperature anomalies show a warming trend heading into March. No mentionable chances for precipitation are in the forecast for the long term period. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night) Issued at 1217 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 Light snow will continue falling across south central and southeastern North Dakota through early Tuesday morning, possibly lingering at KJMS into early Tuesday afternoon. LIFR/IFR visibility will likely prevail at KJMS with BLSN through the overnight with winds gusting still to around 30 kts. Some improvements to MVFR possible later tonight, but may dip again during the day Tuesday as winds ramp back up a bit. At KBIS and KDIK, conditions have improved, with prevailing MVFR ceilings expected at these two terminals, along with some VFR breaks overnight, then VFR after 12Z. VFR conditions are likely to prevail at KXWA and KMOT through the 06Z period. North to northeast winds will remain sustained around 10-20 kts through Tue afternoon south central and east, with lighter winds west and for all terminals by Tuesday evening. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Wednesday for NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045. Wind Chill Warning until noon CST Wednesday for NDZ001>005- 009>013-021>023-025. Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM CST early this morning for NDZ035>037-046. Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM CST this evening for NDZ047-048- 050-051. && UPDATE...MJ SHORT TERM...Hollan LONG TERM...Hollan AVIATION...MJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 22, 12:30 AM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1230 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 NDZ047-048-050-051-230630- Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 1230 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through tonight. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. Dangerously cold wind chills are likely through Wednesday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report snow amounts to the National Weather Service via social media or by calling 1-800-247-0212. NDZ035>037-046-230630- Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons- 1230 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central North Dakota and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through tonight. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Dangerously cold wind chills are likely through Wednesday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report snow amounts to the National Weather Service via social media or by calling 1-800-247-0212. NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-230630- Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster- 1230 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Wind Chill Warning is in effect through Wednesday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday A Wind Chill Warning is in effect through Wednesday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-230630- McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton- Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- 1230 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022 /1130 PM MST Mon Feb 21 2022/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect through Wednesday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect through Wednesday morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. MJ
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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.