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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

January 18, 202217 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Jan 18, 2022, 3:03 PM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 6 hr. 17 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
Jan 18, 2022, 3:03 PM CST (21:03 UTC)
Expired
Jan 18, 2022, 9:00 PM CST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 23 counties

Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:07 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
Jan 18, 3:15 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 Sw Cavalier, NDWINDS AT THE CAVALIER AIRPORT /K2C8/ GUSTING AT 35 TO 40 MPH WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW AS INDICATED BY AREA WEBCAMS FROM 215 PM THROUGH 8 PM CST.
Jan 18, 3:15 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 W Edinburg, NDWINDS GUSTING AT 35 TO 45 MPH MEASURED AT THE EDINBURG RWIS STATION WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW FROM 215 PM THROUGH 8 PM CST.
Jan 18, 3:15 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 W Emerado, NDSPOTTERS REPORTED VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 IN BLOWING SNOW, AND OCASIONAL WHITE OUT CONDITIONS ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 2, FROM ABOUT 215 PM THROUGH 9PM CST. NEARBY WINDS SENSORS REPORTED WINDS GUSTING FROM 35 TO 50 MPH THROUGH THIS PERIOD.
Jan 18, 3:15 PM CSTBLIZZARDValley City, NDWIND SPEEDS GUSTED FROM 45 MPH TO 58 MPH WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE FROM 1215 PM TO 535 PM.
Jan 18, 3:35 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 E Mayville, NDVISIBILITIES WERE AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW FROM ROUGHKY 235 PM THROUGH 830 PM CST, WITH WINDS GUSTING FROM 35 TO 44 MPH AS MEASURED BY NEARBY NDAWN STATION SENSORS.
Jan 18, 3:35 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 Nnw Crookston, MNWINDS GUSTING AT 35 TO 44 MPH WERE MEASURED AT THE CROOKSTON AIRPORT /KCKN/ FROM 235 PM THROUGH 9PM CST WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW.
Jan 18, 3:35 PM CSTBLIZZARD7 Wnw Stephen, MNVISIBILITIES WERE AT OR BELOW 1/4 IN BLOWING SNOW FROM ABOUT 235 PM THROUGH 9 PM CST. NEARBY RWIS AND NDAWN STATION REPORTED WINDS GUSTING FROM 35 TO 48 MPH THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD.
Jan 18, 4:00 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 Ese Gwinner, NDWINDS GUSTED FRM 35 TO 51 MPH FROM ROUGH 3 PM THROUGH 8 PM CST, WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW IN OPEN COUNTY.
Jan 18, 4:00 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 W Lisbon, NDWINDS GUSTED FROM 35 TO 50 MPH ACROSS MUCH OF RANSOM COUNTY FROM 3 PM THROUGH 7 PM CST, WITH VISIBILITY AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW IN OPEN COUNTRY FOR MUCH OF THE PERIOD.
Jan 18, 4:15 PM CSTBLIZZARDCooperstown, NDWINDS GUSTED FROM 44 TO 52 MPH WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE FROM 115 PM TO 515 PM.
Jan 18, 4:30 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 Ssw Casselton, NDVISIBILITIES WERE AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW FROM ROUGHLY 330 PM THROUGH 8PM CST, WITH PERIODS OF WHITE OUT CONDITIONS. WINDS MEASURED AT THE BUFFALOW RWIS AND FARGO AIRPORT /KFAR/ GUSTED FROM 35 TO 51 MPH THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD.
Jan 18, 4:35 PM CSTBLIZZARDHallock, MNWINDS GUSTED FROM 35 MPH TO 42 MPH WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE FROM 135 PM TO 515 PM.
Jan 18, 4:35 PM CSTBLIZZARDLangdon, NDWIND SPEEDS GUSTED FROM 37 TO 47 MPH WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE FROM 135 PM TO 535 PM.
Jan 18, 5:00 PM CSTBLIZZARD10 Ese Moorhead, MNVISIBILITIES WERE AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW ACROSS OPEN AREAS OF CLAY COUNTY FROM LATE AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY EVENING. SENSORS AT THE MOORHEAD AIRPORT AND NEARBY RWIS STATIONS REPORTED WINDS GUSTING AT 35 TO 49 MPH THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD.
Jan 18, 5:00 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 S Wahpeton, NDWINDS GUSTED FROM 35 TO 53 MPH AT WAHPETON AIRPORT /KBWP/ FROM ROUGHKLY 2 PM THROUGH 11 PM CST, WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE IS BLOWING SNOW REPORTED ACROSS MAINLY NORTHERN AND CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTY THROUGH THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING.
Jan 18, 5:00 PM CSTBLIZZARD8 Ese Halstad, MNWINDS GUSTING AT 35 TO 44 MPH WITH VISIBILITIES AT OR BELOW 1/4 IN BLOWING SNOW WERE MEASURED AT THE ANTHONY RWIS STATION FROM ROUGHLY 4PM THROUGH 9PM CST.
Jan 18, 5:00 PM CSTBLIZZARDFoxhome, MNMN HIGHWAY 210 FROM BRECKENRIDGE TO FERGUS FALLS WAS CLOSED DUE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WITH VISIBILITIES BELOW 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING SNOW AND WINDS GUSTING FROM 35 TO 47 MPH AS MEASURED BY RWIS WIND SENSORS NEAR ROTHSAY AND TENNEY, FROM 4PM THROUGH 9PM CST.

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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 251 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 2022-01-18Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2022-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 262 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1650 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
262 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

427 
WWUS43 KFGF 182103
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
303 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-201800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.220118T2103Z-220119T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.220119T0300Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota,
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, 
Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
303 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow expected. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility in open country. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 
  minutes.


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. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-201800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220119T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.220118T2103Z-220119T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0300Z-220120T1800Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
303 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon 
  CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or
  evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.


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. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ016-017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-201800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
303 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>015-201800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
and Erskine
303 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold 
  wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
442 
WWUS43 KFGF 190256
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
856 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-201800-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.220119T0300Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota,
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, 
Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
856 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow expected. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM 
  this evening to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-201800-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0300Z-220120T1800Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
856 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  50 below zero.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon 
  CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ016-017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-201800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
856 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>015-201800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
and Erskine
856 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$
Speicher

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 18, 3:43 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryFGFBarnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more3 days
Jan 18, 3:03 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBarnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina and 6 more9 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in North Dakota, 2022Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 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.