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Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Bismarck, ND

February 22, 20224 counties in North Dakota

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

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 22, 7:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 16Ellendale, NDSTORM 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2022-02-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2022-02-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -45 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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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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.