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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

March 4, 202319 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this winter storm warning at Mar 4, 2023, 1:59 PM MST for 19 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 5, 2023, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 18 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
Mar 4, 2023, 1:59 PM MST (20:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2023, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 6, 2023, 4:38 AM MST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Foster County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 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
Mar 5, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 15 Wnw South Heart, NDCOCORAHS STATION ND-SK-3 SOUTH HEART 4.9 WNW. 24 HOUR SNOWFALL REPORT. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.5New Leipzig, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. ESTIMATED A FEW MORE INCHES OF SNOW AFTER THIS BUT DID NOT HAVE A MEASUREMENT.
Mar 5, 1:30 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.55 N Richardton, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Mar 5, 2:38 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6Dickinson, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 2:54 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 3.32 Ne Bismarck, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 3:16 PM MSTSNOW 5.2New England, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. STILL SNOW AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 4:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6Fairfield, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Mar 5, 4:03 PM MSTSNOW 32 N Bismarck, NDVERY WET SNOW.
Mar 5, 4:20 PM MSTSNOW 3Steele, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 4:29 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 1.3Center, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 5:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.23 Sse Bismarck, NDSTORM TOTAL SO FAR AT NWS BISMARCK. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 5:22 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 85 Ssw Bismarck, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. STILL LIGHT SNOW AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Mar 5, 5:30 PM MSTSNOW 11 S Carrington, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 5, 6:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 82 N Gladstone, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Mar 5, 6:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 113 Sw Lincoln, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 5, 6:50 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 94 Ssw Bismarck, NDRELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 5, 7:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7.82 N Bismarck, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Mar 5, 7:03 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8Dickinson, NDRELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.

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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 5 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 2023-03-04Temperature 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 2023-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -5 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
1416 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

445 
WWUS43 KBIS 042059
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
259 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

NDZ018>020-032>034-041-042-044>046-050500-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0002.230305T0600Z-230306T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.W.0002.230305T1200Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Solen, Dickinson, Linton, Center,
Strasburg, Elgin, Killdeer, Hazen, Beulah, Medora, New Leipzig,
Selfridge, Halliday, Mott, Fort Yates, Hettinger, Mandan, New
England, and Carson
259 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 /159 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SUNDAY TO 
NOON CST /11 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Sunday to Noon CST /11 AM MST/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-035>037-047-048-050-051-050500-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0002.230305T0600Z-230306T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WS.W.0002.230305T1500Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Mcclusky, Wishek, Bismarck, Ashley,
Tappen, Lamoure, Harvey, Kulm, Fessenden, Napoleon, Carrington,
Washburn, Underwood, Garrison, Jamestown, Oakes, Steele,
Goodrich, Ellendale, Edgeley, Wilton, Turtle Lake, and Gackle
259 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ040-043-050500-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0002.230305T0600Z-230306T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.230305T0900Z-230306T1800Z/
Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Marmarth and Bowman
159 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bowman and Slope Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ031-050500-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.230305T0900Z-230306T1800Z/
Golden Valley-
Including the cities of Beach
159 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017-050500-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.230305T1200Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City
259 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 /159 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SUNDAY 
TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Sunday to Noon CST /11 AM MST/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Hamilton
9 follow-up statements
326 
WWUS43 KBIS 050256
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
856 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

NDZ018>020-032>034-041-042-044>046-051100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.230305T1200Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Beulah, Medora, Mandan, New England,
Elgin, Killdeer, Strasburg, Hazen, Halliday, Carson, Mott,
Hettinger, Selfridge, Solen, Center, Linton, New Leipzig, Fort
Yates, and Dickinson
856 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 /756 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ 
SUNDAY TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Sunday to Noon CST /11 AM MST/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-035>037-047-048-050-051-051100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.230305T1500Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Napoleon, Harvey, Garrison, Ellendale,
Wishek, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Edgeley, Gackle, Washburn, Underwood,
Ashley, Lamoure, Jamestown, Wilton, Kulm, Tappen, Oakes, Steele,
Fessenden, Bismarck, Carrington, and Turtle Lake
856 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO NOON 
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ031-040-043-051100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.230305T0900Z-230306T1800Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Marmarth, Bowman, and Beach
756 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 11 
AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017-051100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.230305T1200Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City
856 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 /756 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM 
MST/ SUNDAY TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Sunday to Noon CST /11 AM MST/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Jones
096 
WWUS43 KBIS 050942
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
342 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

NDZ018>020-032>034-041-042-044>046-051745-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.230305T1200Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Hettinger, Selfridge, Mandan, Halliday,
Killdeer, Solen, Center, Beulah, Carson, Medora, Dickinson,
Linton, Fort Yates, Hazen, New England, Elgin, Mott, Strasburg,
and New Leipzig
342 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /242 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-035>037-047-048-050-051-051745-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.230305T1500Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Ashley, Tappen, Steele, Bismarck, Kulm,
Garrison, Goodrich, Fessenden, Wilton, Wishek, Edgeley, Napoleon,
Turtle Lake, Harvey, Washburn, Underwood, Oakes, Gackle,
Carrington, Mcclusky, Ellendale, Jamestown, and Lamoure
342 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ031-040-043-051745-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Marmarth, Bowman, and Beach
242 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, and Bowman counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017-051745-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.230305T1200Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City
342 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /242 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Heinert
873 
WWUS43 KBIS 051524
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
924 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

NDZ018>020-032>034-041-042-044>046-052330-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Mott, Solen, Strasburg, Halliday,
Hettinger, Beulah, Center, Medora, Carson, Linton, Mandan,
Killdeer, Elgin, Fort Yates, New England, Dickinson, New Leipzig,
Selfridge, and Hazen
924 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /824 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-035>037-047-048-050-051-052330-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Napoleon, Oakes, Jamestown, Gackle,
Wilton, Lamoure, Tappen, Edgeley, Bismarck, Garrison, Mcclusky,
Carrington, Ellendale, Fessenden, Goodrich, Underwood, Harvey,
Wishek, Turtle Lake, Kulm, Steele, Washburn, and Ashley
924 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017-052330-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City
924 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /824 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ031-040-043-052330-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Beach, Bowman, and Marmarth
824 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, and Bowman counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Smith
494 
WWUS43 KBIS 051744
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1144 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

NDZ021>023-025-060145-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Underwood, Harvey, Turtle Lake, Garrison,
Mcclusky, Carrington, Washburn, Wilton, Fessenden, and Goodrich
1144 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McLean, Sheridan, Wells, and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ018>020-032>034-041-042-044>046-060145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Mott, Solen, Strasburg, Halliday,
Hettinger, Beulah, Center, Medora, Carson, Linton, Mandan,
Killdeer, Elgin, Fort Yates, New England, Dickinson, New Leipzig,
Selfridge, and Hazen
1144 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /1044 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035>037-047-048-050-051-060145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Napoleon, Wishek, Oakes, Bismarck, Kulm,
Jamestown, Tappen, Steele, Edgeley, Gackle, Ashley, Ellendale,
and Lamoure
1144 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017-060145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City
1144 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /1044 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ031-040-043-060145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Beach, Bowman, and Marmarth
1044 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, and Bowman counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Smith
893 
WWUS43 KBIS 052048
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
248 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

NDZ018>020-032>034-041-042-044>046-060500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Mott, Solen, Strasburg, Halliday,
Hettinger, Beulah, Center, Medora, Carson, Linton, Mandan,
Killdeer, Elgin, Fort Yates, New England, Dickinson, New Leipzig,
Selfridge, and Hazen
248 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /148 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035>037-047-048-050-051-060500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Napoleon, Wishek, Oakes, Bismarck, Kulm,
Jamestown, Tappen, Steele, Edgeley, Gackle, Ashley, Ellendale,
and Lamoure
248 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Most of southern North Dakota, along and south of the 
  Highway 200 corridor.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017-060500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-
Including the cities of Watford City
248 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /148 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-060500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Underwood, Harvey, Turtle Lake, Garrison,
Mcclusky, Carrington, Washburn, Wilton, Fessenden, and Goodrich
248 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLean, Sheridan, Wells, and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ031-040-043-060500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Beach, Bowman, and Marmarth
148 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, and Bowman counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Smith
832 
WWUS43 KBIS 060203
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
803 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

NDZ018>020-032>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-061800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Lamoure, Ashley, Solen, Strasburg,
Ellendale, Steele, Oakes, Mandan, Gackle, Linton, Hettinger, New
Leipzig, Beulah, Killdeer, Center, Carson, Selfridge, New
England, Kulm, Mott, Tappen, Dickinson, Jamestown, Halliday,
Edgeley, Bismarck, Napoleon, Wishek, Elgin, Hazen, Fort Yates,
and Medora
803 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /703 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snowfall up to 
  two inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Most of south central and southwest North Dakota. 

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ017-031-040-043-061800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Beach, Watford City, Marmarth, and Bowman
803 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 /703 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM 
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Additional snowfall 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McKenzie, Golden Valley, Slope, and Bowman counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-061800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Fessenden, Wilton,
Carrington, Underwood, Goodrich, Mcclusky, Washburn, Harvey, and
Garrison
803 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLean, Sheridan, Wells, and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Schild
716 
WWUS43 KBIS 060831
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
231 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

NDZ035-036-061645-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0009.230306T0831Z-230306T1800Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-
Including the cities of Tappen, Steele, and Bismarck
231 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snowfall up to an inch. 
  Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Burleigh and Kidder Counties.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ018>020-032-037-060945-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Hazen, Medora, Center,
Jamestown, Halliday, and Beulah
231 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023 /131 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended. 

$$

NDZ017-021>023-025-031-040-043-060945-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
McKenzie-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Mcclusky, Bowman, Garrison, Wilton,
Turtle Lake, Marmarth, Beach, Watford City, Fessenden, Harvey,
Washburn, Underwood, Goodrich, and Carrington
231 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023 /131 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended. 

$$

NDZ033-034-041-042-044>048-050-051-061645-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale, New England, Oakes, Lamoure,
Edgeley, Dickinson, Fort Yates, Kulm, Napoleon, Selfridge,
Mandan, Hettinger, Elgin, Mott, Strasburg, Ashley, Solen, Carson,
Wishek, New Leipzig, Gackle, and Linton
131 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023 /231 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST/NOON CST/ 
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snowfall up to two 
  inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST/Noon CST/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open 
  country. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

Heinert
957 
WWUS43 KBIS 061044
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
444 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

NDZ033-061145-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Stark-
Including the cities of Dickinson
344 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended. Travel remains hazardous this morning 
due to very slippery road conditions. Use caution.

$$

NDZ035-036-061145-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-
Including the cities of Tappen, Steele, and Bismarck
444 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended. Travel remains hazardous this morning 
due to very slippery road conditions. Use caution.

$$

NDZ034-041-042-044>048-050-051-061800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale, New England, Oakes, Lamoure,
Edgeley, Fort Yates, Kulm, Napoleon, Selfridge, Mandan,
Hettinger, Elgin, Mott, Strasburg, Ashley, Solen, Carson, Wishek,
New Leipzig, Gackle, and Linton
444 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023 /344 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023/

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snowfall up to two 
  inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest North 
  Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

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.

&&

$$

Heinert
333 
WWUS43 KBIS 061138
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
538 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023

NDZ034-041-042-044>048-050-051-061245-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230306T1800Z/
Morton-Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale, New England, Oakes, Lamoure,
Edgeley, Fort Yates, Kulm, Napoleon, Selfridge, Mandan,
Hettinger, Elgin, Mott, Strasburg, Ashley, Solen, Carson, Wishek,
New Leipzig, Gackle, and Linton
538 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023 /438 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended and weather conditions continue to 
improve. Therefore, will allow the winter storm warning to expire. 
Travel remains hazardous this morning due to very slippery road 
conditions. Use caution.

$$

Heinert

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Mar 4, 10:51 AM MST, 3 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 10:51 AM MST, 3 hours 8 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1151 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1140 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

Current forecast looks on track today. Lots of sunshine and not a
lot of wind today. We'll be a little cooler than Friday but with
the lack of wind, should be a nice day. Things start to go
downhill late tonight. We'll get more into that with the next
forecast, but in general there continues to be quite a bit of
uncertainty with this system. No changes to the current watch at
this time.

UPDATE Issued at 850 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

Minimal changes for the Saturday morning update. A little bit of
high clouds moving east through the James River Valley, and a few
isolated patches of lower clouds, otherwise sunny skies across
western and central ND this morning. We utilized a blend of our
given NBM guidance with a consensus of short term guidance for
temperatures today. This bumped temperatures up a little southwest
and south central, and with generally light winds today, not
confident bumping up highs as much as some guidance indicates at
this time. Will continue to monitor though. No changes to the
going forecast other than the minor tweaks to sky cover and
temperatures. Updated text products will be transmitted shortly.

UPDATE Issued at 646 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

The forecast for this morning remains on track. See below for
further discussion.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday night)
Issued at 350 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

Forecast highlights in the short term period will focus on the
incoming winter weather late tonight into the day Sunday.

Currently, quasi-zonal flow aloft with an embedded S/WV moving
off to our east across the region early this morning. In the wake
of this wave, the sky has trended clear, with the exception of my
southeast where mid to upper level clouds are streaming associated
with a more defined wave/sfc low bringing precip to South Dakota.

A subtle west/southwesterly low level flow today with winds much
lighter compared to Friday. With less mixing potential and a
similar thermal profile, daytime highs today will be several
degrees cooler than yesterday, but still seasonal with dry
weather.

Not much has changed regarding another round of winter weather
set to impact the region late this weekend. Models continue to
show lead energy moving into the Northern Plains late tonight,
followed by a more defined S/WV lifting east-northeast across
South Dakota Sunday night and closing off. Strong synoptic forcing
still progged to develop across the Dakotas late tonight into
early Sunday, as an upper level jet streak rounds the Pacific NW
low and punches east across the Central Rockies. QPF around half
an inch and snow ratios anywhere from 10/15:1 results in snowfall
potential of 6 to 9 inches in the main frontogensis/upper level
forcing area, with locally higher amounts in heavier snow bands
where potential remains high given still favorable linkage with
mid/upper level Q-vector convergence. Latest NBM snow probs of
4/6 + inches remains high and geographically unchanged for the
most part, with perhaps a slight northward shift noted. Thus, no
changes planned with the winter storm watch this shift given still
some uncertainty and still time to pinpoint the more favorable
area of heavy snowfall potential. Would anticipate an upgrade to
headlines today or at the latest this evening as details become
more clear.

Winds still expected to increase out of the east on Sunday as the
sfc low takes shape to our south, peaking and becoming more
northeast Sunday night, before winding down on Monday west to
east. Magnitudes still in question, but would anticipate blowing
snow issues wherever snow falls Sunday through early Monday.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Friday)
Issued at 350 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

An active weather pattern highlights the long term period.

Deep area of low pressure will remain off of the Pacific
Northwest coast through much the extended period. This feature is
advertised to eject several more embedded waves across the
northwest and north central CONUS through the middle of next
week, each bringing the potential for additional snow to the
region. Ensembles and NBM are increasing the chances for
precipitation (snow) Tue-Tuesday night, as models better sample
one of these aforementioned waves ejecting east out the parent
low.

Confidence remains high that temperatures will trend cooler next
week, with highs in the teens or 20s through the work week and
into early the following weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday Afternoon)
Issued at 1140 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

VFR conditions today and most of tonight. A storm system will
bring a band of MVFR cigs and vsbys into KDIK by around 12 UTC,
and will spread north and east through the day, likely affecting
the remainder of the TAF sites by mid to late morning. Widespread
MVFR to IFR cigs and VSBYS in snow and blowing snow beyond the
18Z TAF period. Light southwest flow today will turn easterly
tonight and increase to around 15 to 25 knots through the morning
on Sunday.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Monday morning for
NDZ018>023-025-032>037-040>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...TWH
SHORT TERM...NH
LONG TERM...NH
AVIATION...TWH
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 4, 10:51 AM MST, 3 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1151 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023

NDZ001>005-009>013-017-031-041900-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Golden Valley-
1151 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 /1051 AM MST Sat Mar 4 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NDZ018>023-025-032>037-040>048-050-051-041900-
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Billings-Stark-
Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-
Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1151 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 /1051 AM MST Sat Mar 4 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for late tonight through
Monday morning. See weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for late tonight night
through Monday morning. See weather.gov/bis for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 1:59 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISBowman, Foster, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Sheridan, Slope and 1 more36 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in North Dakota, 2023Every winter storm warning in 2023

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.