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Blizzard Warning 8, NWS Bismarck, ND

December 15, 202232 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 15, 2022, 11:05 AM MST for 32 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 33 hr. 32 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2022, 11:05 AM MST (18:05 UTC)
Expired
Dec 16, 2022, 8:05 PM MST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
All 32 counties

Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Foster County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:07 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
Dec 15, 12:48 PM MSTSNOW 14.22 Ene Grassy Butte, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR.
Dec 15, 2:43 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 13.5Harvey, NDDELAYED REPORT FROM EARLIER TODAY. STORM TOTAL THUS FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Dec 15, 9:38 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 14Gladstone, NDSTORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Dec 15, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 17.53 Sse Bismarck, NDSTORM TOTAL SO FAR AT THE NWS OFFICE AT BISMARCK AIRPORT. DAILY TOTAL FOR DECEMBER 15 WAS 4.1 INCHES.
Dec 16, 2:10 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 20.52 Nw Stanton, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 16, 5:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 193 Sse Bismarck, NDREPORT FROM THE NWS OFFICE AT BISMARCK AIRPORT. THIS IS THE STORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Dec 16, 5:31 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 17.3Hazen, NDSTORM TOTAL.
Dec 16, 5:31 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 20Harvey, NDSTORM TOTAL.
Dec 16, 7:15 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 18Arnegard, NDFACEBOOK REPORT.
Dec 16, 7:21 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 19Steele, NDFACEBOOK REPORT.
Dec 16, 9:09 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Dickinson, NDFACEBOOK REPORT.
Dec 16, 9:10 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 16Bottineau, NDFACEBOOK REPORT.
Dec 16, 9:21 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 15.56 Nne Newburg, ND4 INCHES OF FRESH SNOW WITH 0.46 INCHES OF LIQUID IN SNOW.
Dec 16, 11:24 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 165 Ene Lostwood, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Dec 16, 11:25 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 11Williston, ND
Dec 16, 11:26 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 223 N Hannover, ND
Dec 16, 11:28 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 1210 Sw New England, ND
Dec 16, 11:37 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12.1Sherwood, ND
Dec 16, 11:38 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 17.51 W Berwick, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA FOR RUGBY.
Dec 16, 11:55 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 13Belfield, ND
Dec 16, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 18Mchenry, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF REPORT.
Dec 16, 1:47 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 20.33 Sse Bismarck, ND
Dec 16, 1:51 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Williston, ND
Dec 16, 1:54 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Raleigh, ND
Dec 16, 3:09 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 136 Sse Twin Buttes, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
Dec 16, 3:11 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 15.5Golva, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
Dec 16, 3:30 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 18.54 S Watford City, NDBROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED. STORM TOTAL.
Dec 16, 4:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 163 Nw Edgeley, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. STILL SNOWING LIGHTLY AT OBSERVATION. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 16, 5:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 20.53 W Lincoln, NDSTORM TOTAL SO FAR. LIGHTLY SNOWING.
Dec 16, 5:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 21Tappen, NDSTORM TOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Dec 16, 5:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 22.5Burt, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
Dec 16, 8:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.8Stanley, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. SNOW ENDED AROUND NOON.

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 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 75 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 12:00Z on 2022-12-15Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2022-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 140 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
623 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
206 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

034 
WWUS43 KBIS 151805
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1205 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

NDZ003>005-011>013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-160215-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.221215T1805Z-221216T1200Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rugby, Selfridge, Hazen, Wilton,
Goodrich, Gackle, Edgeley, Rolette, New Leipzig, St. John, Shell
Valley, Lamoure, Fort Yates, Bottineau, Turtle Lake, Ellendale,
Beulah, Steele, Sherwood, Elgin, Center, Mcclusky, Harvey, Kulm,
Velva, Wishek, Drake, Washburn, Dunseith, Oakes, Solen, Garrison,
Towner, Linton, Jamestown, Tappen, Mohall, Carrington, Underwood,
Fessenden, Napoleon, Rolla, Bismarck, Mandan, Ashley, Minot,
Carson, Glenburn, and Strasburg
1205 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022 /1105 AM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota, including the James 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 
5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-160215-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.221215T1805Z-221216T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Watford City, Portal, Williston, New
Town, Beach, Medora, Bowman, Powers Lake, Parshall, Stanley,
Hettinger, Dickinson, Killdeer, Halliday, Lignite, New England,
Bowbells, Columbus, Marmarth, Crosby, and Mott
1205 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022 /1105 AM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 
5 1 1.

&&

$$

Johnson
9 follow-up statements
944 
WWUS43 KBIS 152130
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
330 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-160530-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Rugby, Portal, Selfridge,
Hazen, Williston, New Town, Wilton, Goodrich, Beach, Rolette,
Medora, Gackle, Edgeley, New Leipzig, St. John, Bowman, Shell
Valley, Lamoure, Fort Yates, Powers Lake, Bottineau, Parshall,
Turtle Lake, Ellendale, Beulah, Steele, Sherwood, Elgin, Center,
Mcclusky, Stanley, Hettinger, Harvey, Dickinson, Kulm, Velva,
Killdeer, Wishek, Halliday, Drake, Washburn, Dunseith, Oakes,
Lignite, Solen, Garrison, Towner, Linton, Jamestown, Tappen,
Mohall, New England, Carrington, Bowbells, Underwood, Columbus,
Fessenden, Napoleon, Rolla, Bismarck, Mandan, Marmarth, Ashley,
Minot, Carson, Crosby, Glenburn, Strasburg, and Mott
330 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022 /230 PM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota and Central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 
5 1 1.

&&

$$

Johnson
610 
WWUS43 KBIS 152356
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
556 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-160800-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Oakes, Ellendale, Lignite, Ashley, New
Town, Turtle Lake, Crosby, Mohall, Rolla, Parshall, Beach,
Rolette, Tappen, New Leipzig, Linton, Bismarck, Gackle, Dunseith,
Steele, Garrison, Fessenden, Dickinson, New England, Drake,
Wilton, Underwood, Beulah, Carson, Towner, Minot, Solen, Lamoure,
Bowbells, Sherwood, St. John, Rugby, Wishek, Powers Lake,
Carrington, Mott, Bowman, Washburn, Mandan, Medora, Napoleon,
Kulm, Portal, Williston, Killdeer, Jamestown, Halliday, Mcclusky,
Velva, Hettinger, Bottineau, Hazen, Marmarth, Selfridge,
Columbus, Strasburg, Edgeley, Goodrich, Harvey, Stanley, Elgin,
Shell Valley, Watford City, Glenburn, Center, and Fort Yates
556 PM CST Thu Dec 15 2022 /456 PM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota and Central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 
5 1 1.

&&

$$

Smith
424 
WWUS43 KBIS 160646
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1246 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-161200-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Parshall, Wilton, Glenburn, Hettinger,
Crosby, Linton, Ashley, Marmarth, Minot, Jamestown, Tappen,
Carson, Dunseith, Lignite, Steele, Bowbells, Halliday, Harvey,
Elgin, Underwood, Shell Valley, Washburn, Beach, Bismarck,
Rolette, Napoleon, Williston, Columbus, Edgeley, Killdeer, Solen,
Velva, Mcclusky, Drake, Turtle Lake, Hazen, Wishek, Ellendale,
Stanley, Fort Yates, New Leipzig, Garrison, Bowman, Strasburg,
Mott, Center, Watford City, Fessenden, Sherwood, New Town, Powers
Lake, Portal, Mandan, Kulm, Oakes, Towner, Beulah, Goodrich,
Rolla, St. John, Bottineau, Dickinson, Rugby, Selfridge, Medora,
Carrington, Gackle, Lamoure, New England, and Mohall
1246 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /1146 PM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ EARLY 
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around 2 
  to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota and Central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST/5 AM MST/ early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibility will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Some roads may be impassible due to heavy drifting.

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.

&&

$$

Hollan
483 
WWUS43 KBIS 160807
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
207 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ001-002-009-017-031-032-040-043-161615-
/O.EXT.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-
Bowman-
Including the cities of Powers Lake, Portal, Beach, Crosby,
Williston, Columbus, Bowman, Marmarth, Medora, Watford City,
Lignite, and Bowbells
207 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /107 AM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around 1 
  to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Far western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel 
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
will likely lead to whiteout conditions and make travel extremely 
dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival 
kit with you and notify family or friends of your plans. If you get 
stranded, stay in your vehicle.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-010>013-018>023-025-033>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-
161615-
/O.EXT.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Parshall, Wilton, Glenburn, Hettinger,
Ashley, Linton, Minot, Jamestown, Tappen, Carson, Dunseith,
Steele, Halliday, Harvey, Elgin, Underwood, Shell Valley,
Washburn, Bismarck, Rolette, Napoleon, Edgeley, Killdeer, Solen,
Velva, Mcclusky, Drake, Turtle Lake, Hazen, Wishek, Ellendale,
Stanley, Fort Yates, New Leipzig, Garrison, Strasburg, Mott,
Center, Fessenden, New Town, Sherwood, Mandan, Kulm, Oakes,
Towner, Beulah, Goodrich, Rolla, St. John, Bottineau, Dickinson,
Rugby, Selfridge, Gackle, Carrington, Lamoure, New England, and
Mohall
207 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /107 AM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around 1 
  and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of western and all of central North Dakota, 
  including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel 
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
will likely lead to whiteout conditions and make travel extremely 
dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival 
kit with you and notify family or friends of your plans. If you get 
stranded, stay in your vehicle.

&&

$$

Hollan
362 
WWUS43 KBIS 161234
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
634 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ001-002-009-017-031-032-040-043-161800-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-
Bowman-
Including the cities of Powers Lake, Portal, Beach, Crosby,
Williston, Columbus, Bowman, Marmarth, Medora, Watford City,
Lignite, and Bowbells
634 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /534 AM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Far western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel 
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
will likely lead to whiteout conditions and make travel extremely 
dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival 
kit with you and notify family or friends of your plans. If you get 
stranded, stay in your vehicle.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-010>013-018>023-025-033>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-
162045-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Parshall, Wilton, Glenburn, Hettinger,
Ashley, Linton, Minot, Jamestown, Tappen, Carson, Dunseith,
Steele, Halliday, Harvey, Elgin, Underwood, Shell Valley,
Washburn, Bismarck, Rolette, Napoleon, Edgeley, Killdeer, Solen,
Velva, Mcclusky, Drake, Turtle Lake, Hazen, Wishek, Ellendale,
Stanley, Fort Yates, New Leipzig, Garrison, Strasburg, Mott,
Center, Fessenden, New Town, Sherwood, Mandan, Kulm, Oakes,
Towner, Beulah, Goodrich, Rolla, St. John, Bottineau, Dickinson,
Rugby, Selfridge, Gackle, Carrington, Lamoure, New England, and
Mohall
634 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /534 AM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of western and all of central North Dakota, 
  including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel 
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
will likely lead to whiteout conditions and make travel extremely 
dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival 
kit with you and notify family or friends of your plans. If you get 
stranded, stay in your vehicle.

&&

$$

Hollan
375 
WWUS43 KBIS 161742
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1142 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ001-002-009-017-031-032-040-043-162100-
/O.EXT.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T2100Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-
Bowman-
Including the cities of Portal, Beach, Medora, Columbus, Watford
City, Lignite, Powers Lake, Crosby, Marmarth, Bowbells, Bowman,
and Williston
1142 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /1042 AM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST/2 PM MST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around 1 
  to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Far western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST/2 PM MST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibility will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Some roads may be impassible due to heavy drifting.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-010>013-018>023-025-033>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-
170000-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Velva, Mandan, St. John, Solen, Elgin,
Gackle, Dickinson, New Town, New Leipzig, Underwood, Minot,
Hazen, Carson, Hettinger, Parshall, New England, Beulah, Towner,
Lamoure, Harvey, Edgeley, Halliday, Stanley, Center, Rolla,
Sherwood, Turtle Lake, Bismarck, Jamestown, Strasburg, Oakes,
Drake, Napoleon, Goodrich, Glenburn, Rolette, Fessenden,
Carrington, Dunseith, Garrison, Tappen, Ellendale, Wilton,
Linton, Mott, Steele, Fort Yates, Ashley, Mcclusky, Kulm, Wishek,
Mohall, Rugby, Selfridge, Bottineau, Killdeer, Shell Valley, and
Washburn
1142 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /1042 AM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around 1 
  and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of western and all of central North Dakota, 
  including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibility will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Some roads may be impassible due to heavy drifting.

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.

&&

$$

Johnson
962 
WWUS43 KBIS 162041
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
241 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ001-002-009-017-031-032-040-043-162145-
/O.EXP.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221216T2100Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-McKenzie-Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-
Bowman-
Including the cities of Portal, Beach, Medora, Columbus, Watford
City, Lignite, Powers Lake, Crosby, Marmarth, Bowbells, Bowman,
and Williston
241 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /141 PM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST/2 PM MST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

Winds are beginning die down across western North Dakota improving 
visibilities.

$$

NDZ003>005-010>013-018>023-025-033>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-
170000-
/O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Velva, Mandan, St. John, Solen, Elgin,
Gackle, Dickinson, New Town, New Leipzig, Underwood, Minot,
Hazen, Carson, Hettinger, Parshall, New England, Beulah, Towner,
Lamoure, Harvey, Edgeley, Halliday, Stanley, Center, Rolla,
Sherwood, Turtle Lake, Bismarck, Jamestown, Strasburg, Oakes,
Drake, Napoleon, Goodrich, Glenburn, Rolette, Fessenden,
Carrington, Dunseith, Garrison, Tappen, Ellendale, Wilton,
Linton, Mott, Steele, Fort Yates, Ashley, Mcclusky, Kulm, Wishek,
Mohall, Rugby, Selfridge, Bottineau, Killdeer, Shell Valley, and
Washburn
241 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /141 PM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of western and all of central North Dakota, 
  including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST/5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibility will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Some roads may be impassible due to heavy drifting.

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.

&&

$$

Johnson
261 
WWUS43 KBIS 162233
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
433 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ003-010-011-018>021-033-034-041-042-044-045-162345-
/O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0000Z/
Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Stark-Morton-
Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Dickinson, Washburn, Hettinger, Garrison,
Solen, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Elgin, Mohall, New England, New Town,
Glenburn, Sherwood, Selfridge, Underwood, Killdeer, New Leipzig,
Minot, Hazen, Stanley, Mott, Parshall, Center, Mandan, Fort
Yates, Carson, Beulah, and Halliday
433 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 /333 PM MST Fri Dec 16 2022/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended and winds will continue to decrease through this 
evening.

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-170600-
/O.EXT.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0600Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Harvey, Edgeley, Steele, Linton, Tappen,
Shell Valley, Kulm, Ashley, Fessenden, Rolla, Oakes, Mcclusky,
Bottineau, Ellendale, Bismarck, Gackle, Wishek, St. John,
Carrington, Lamoure, Rolette, Velva, Goodrich, Drake, Rugby,
Strasburg, Jamestown, Napoleon, Towner, and Dunseith
433 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of western and all of central North Dakota, 
  including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Visibility will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Some roads may be impassible due to heavy drifting.

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.

&&

$$

Smith
737 
WWUS43 KBIS 170305
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
905 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-170415-
/O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-221217T0600Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Harvey, Edgeley, Steele, Linton, Tappen,
Shell Valley, Kulm, Ashley, Fessenden, Rolla, Oakes, Mcclusky,
Bottineau, Ellendale, Bismarck, Gackle, Wishek, St. John,
Carrington, Lamoure, Rolette, Velva, Goodrich, Drake, Rugby,
Strasburg, Jamestown, Napoleon, Towner, and Dunseith
905 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Visibilities have improved as the snow and blowing snow has 
decreased.

$$

Smith

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 Dec 15, 9:08 AM MST, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 15, 9:08 AM MST, 1 hour 57 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1008 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 950 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

Conditions continue to deteriorate across the James River Valley
as winds pick up blowing snow around. Near blizzard conditions are
possible across the James River Valley into central North Dakota
today due to blowing snow. New snow continues to move in from the
east bring more accumulations to central and eastern part of the
state. A snow band has set up over Williston bringing snow to
western North Dakota. Another snow band is set to move through the
Bismarck area the next hour. Travel could be difficult to
impossible in some areas. Adjusted PoPs to match current
conditions.

UPDATE Issued at 641 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

This morning, the center of the closed low aloft is over western
Iowa, while the surface low is analyzed in far southeast
Minnesota. As the surface pressure gradient tightens and low-level
flow increases on the northwest side of the low, northwest winds
will strengthen through the day, with gusts of up to 50 mph
possible in the James River Valley.

Not much change in our thinking for today's forecast. The latest
CAMs runs have sped up the timing of today's wave just a touch, so
freshened up our PoPs with the latest blended guidance. The outer
edge of that precipitation shield is about to cross into eastern
North Dakota, but with the heaviest radar returns still back
further into Minnesota. Across our area, light snow has persisted
through the morning across western North Dakota and a few spots in
central North Dakota, with some blowing snow across the entire
area from northwest winds gusting to 35 mph. A lull overall, but
conditions will be worsening later on today for central ND and the
James River Valley.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight)
Issued at 339 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

The winter storm continues today, with near blizzard conditions
possible today and tonight across parts of the south central into
the James River Valley.

The strong upper low that has been bringing snow and wind to the
region is located over the intersection of South Dakota, Iowa, and
Nebraska, and has become displaced from its attendant surface low
since the surface low has occluded. Bands of snow continue to
rotate around the low, with light snow ongoing across western
North Dakota early this morning, with a gap across much of central
ND before the next band that is expanding across the James River
Valley.

Looking to our east on radar is a more widespread area of snow in
northern and central Minnesota that will be pushing west through the
morning hours before moving into central North Dakota late this
morning into the early afternoon. This swath of snow, associated
with a modest deformation zone, warm air advection, and strong low-
level winds, is our main forecast focus today. This should be the
last push of moderate to heavy snow with this system, but we are
also finally getting the strong winds that we're accustomed to
seeing with these storms.

Northwest winds will be strongest across the James River Valley,
with sustained winds at 30 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph
possible. With falling snow expected by early afternoon,
significantly reduced visibilities are likely from falling and
blowing snow. Near blizzard conditions are possible where the areas
of heavy snow and strong winds overlap, especially out in open
country. The most likely location for this is in an area from Wing,
to Carrington, to Edgeley, to Napoleon. However, strong winds and
falling snow extend outside of this area, so any location across the
south central and into the James River Valley could see near
blizzard conditions for at least a short period. The 00Z HREF run
paints intermittent 20 to 30 percent probabilities for blizzard
conditions as far north as McLean County and as far west as Morton
and Oliver Counties. Throughout the day we will be monitoring
visibilities to see if an upgrade to the current warning is
warranted.

The latest update of additional snowfall between now and 12 UTC
Friday has a general 5 to 8 inches from Harvey through the James
River Valley, and 2 to 4 inches through much of the rest of central
ND. However, with significant blowing and drifting expected with
this additional snowfall, it could be hard to get an accurate
picture of how much new snow has fallen by tomorrow morning.

We decided to issue a Winter Weather Advisory through 12 UTC
Friday for our western two tiers of counties today to account for
additional light snow, as well as blowing and drifting snow with the
increased winds today. The ongoing Winter Storm Warning across the
rest of the forecast area also goes until 12 UTC Friday.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)
Issued at 339 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

The main forecast concern in the extended period is very cold
air temperatures next week with dangerously cold wind chills.

On Friday, snow will likely linger through much of the day,
especially central, before the upper low finally begins pushing out
to over Wisconsin and beyond. Northwest winds will be sustained at
25 to 30 mph so blowing and drifting snow will be a continued
problem. Will have to consider if an advisory will be needed through
the day on Friday to account for blowing/drifting snow and light
falling snow, but will let future shifts decide this. Air
temperatures will be in the teens, with the strong winds leading to
winds chills as cold as 10 degrees below zero during the day.

A progressive, shallow shortwave moves through northwest flow
aloft on Saturday, bringing a chance of light snow to the
northwest and north central Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Accumulations with this wave will be light, generally half an inch
and under.

The focus for next week is the very cold air temperatures and
dangerously cold wind chills. As weakly northwest flow aloft
dominates, Arctic air will continue filtering into the region,
dropping temperatures up to 25 degrees below normal. Single digits
highs are likely on Sunday, with widespread subzero highs expected
on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be similar although maybe a
few degrees warmer, before highs on Thursday are expected to be even
colder. Wind chills will be dangerously cold, with multiple nights
of wind chills dropping to 30 degrees below zero, if not colder.

Ensemble guidance is beginning to advertise a clipper system moving
through midweek next week, which could bring widespread light snow
to the forecast area.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday Morning)
Issued at 641 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

A major winter storm continues to impact all of western and
central North Dakota through the 06z TAF period and beyond. Areas
of light to moderate snow will continue across all of western and
central North Dakota through the period. The heaviest snowfall
rates will generally be across the western third of the state and
another area over the James River Valley. Winds will be on the
increase into this afternoon with gusts up to 50 mph possible and
widespread blowing snow. Areas along and east of Highway 83 and
south of highway 2 will see the greatest impacts, including the
terminals of KBIS, KJMS, and possibly KMOT. However, areas
elsewhere may also see significant visibility reductions due to
blowing snow. Widespread IFR/LIFR conditions are likely through
the period over most locations but we may see some periodic
improvements to MVFR conditions at times.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Friday for
NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044.

Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Friday for
NDZ003>005-011>013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...Johnson
SHORT TERM...Jones
LONG TERM...Jones
AVIATION...Jones
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 15, 8:49 AM MST, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
949 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022

NDZ003>005-011>013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-161600-
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
949 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022 /849 AM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through early Friday morning.
See www.weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through early Friday morning.
See www.weather.gov/bis for details.

Dangerous wind chills are possible this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-161600-
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
949 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022 /849 AM MST Thu Dec 15 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North
Dakota and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through early Friday
morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through early Friday
morning. See www.weather.gov/bis for details.

Dangerous wind chills are possible this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 15, 7:24 AM MST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
824 AM CST THU DEC 15 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             UNDERWOOD               47.46N 101.14W
12/15/2022  M5.0 INCH        MCLEAN             ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION UNDN8 UNDERWOOD. 24
            HOUR SNOWFALL REPORT.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 7:25 AM MST, 3 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
825 AM CST THU DEC 15 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             1 S BEACH               46.91N 104.00W
12/15/2022  M5.5 INCH        GOLDEN VALLEY      ND   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION ND-GV-1 BEACH 0.3 SSE. 24
            HOUR SNOWFALL REPORT.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 7:29 AM MST, 3 hours 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
829 AM CST THU DEC 15 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             WATFORD CITY            47.80N 103.28W
12/15/2022  M12.1 INCH       MCKENZIE           ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WTDN8 WATFORD CITY.
            STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 7:30 AM MST, 3 hours 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
830 AM CST THU DEC 15 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             3 ENE VELVA             48.08N 100.88W
12/15/2022  M3.1 INCH        MCHENRY            ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION VLAN8 VELVA 3 NE. 24
            HOUR SNOWFALL REPORT.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 7:31 AM MST, 3 hours 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
831 AM CST THU DEC 15 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             3 NNW DICKINSON         46.91N 102.81W
12/15/2022  M5.0 INCH        STARK              ND   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION ND-SK-27 DICKINSON 2.4 NW.
            24 HOUR SNOWFALL REPORT.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 10:08 AM MST, 57 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1108 AM CST THU DEC 15 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             6 ENE NEWBURG           48.76N 100.81W
12/15/2022  M3.0 INCH        BOTTINEAU          ND   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL REPORT OF 3 INCHES ENDING
            AT 8 AM. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR IS 11.5
            INCHES.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 2:03 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISAdams, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Divide, Dunn and 7 more9 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in North Dakota, 2022Every blizzard warning in 2022

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.