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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Jan 27, 2023, 12:36 AM CST for 4 counties in Minnesota; 4 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Jan 27, 2023, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 27, 2023, 12:36 AM CST (06:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 27, 2023, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2023, 3:32 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Grand Forks County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 278 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 837 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 122 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
137 WWUS43 KFGF 270636 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1236 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-271800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230127T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.230127T0800Z-230127T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T0800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh- Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 1236 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Minimal additional snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Minimal additional snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Very difficult to impossible travel conditions expected. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will occur in open country outside of sheltered areas. 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. && $$ MNZ003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024- 026-028-029-038-039-049-052>054-271800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T1800Z/ Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Benson- Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Moorhead, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1236 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions expected, especially in open country away from sheltered areas. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
2 follow-up statements
464 WWUS43 KFGF 270751 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 151 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-271800- /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.230127T1000Z-230127T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T1000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh- Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 151 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Minimal additional snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Minimal additional accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Very difficult to impossible travel conditions expected. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will occur in open country outside of sheltered areas. 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 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. && $$ MNZ003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024- 026-028-029-038-039-049-052>054-271800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T1800Z/ Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Benson- Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Moorhead, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 151 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions expected, especially in open country away from sheltered areas. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
295 WWUS43 KFGF 270932 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 332 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-271800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.230127T1000Z-230127T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh- Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 332 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow, with visibilities around a half mile at times in open country. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce the visibility at times, mainly in open country. In town conditions will be much better. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MNZ005-008-271045- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, and Grygla 332 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Light snow has ended across the area. $$ MNZ003-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028- 029-038-039-049-052>054-271800- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230127T1800Z/ Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson- Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 332 AM CST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow, with visibilities around a half mile at times in open country. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce the visibility at times, mainly in open country. In town conditions will be much better. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 12:56 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard and 12 more | 53 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2023Blizzard Warnings in North Dakota, 2023Every blizzard 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.