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Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Grand Forks, ND

April 3, 20239 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Apr 3, 2023, 12:03 PM CDT for 9 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Apr 4, 2023, 6:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 46 hr. 60 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
Apr 3, 2023, 12:03 PM CDT (17:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2023, 6:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 6, 2023, 3:34 AM CDT
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 26 counties

Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau 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), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:03 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
Apr 4, 10:53 AM CDTSNOW 2.5Wahpeton, NDSNOW ONGOING. TOTAL SINCE BEGINNING OF EVENT.
Apr 4, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Hankinson, NDSTILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 11:59 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.96 Wnw Grand Forks, NDSNOWFALL TOTAL FOR APRIL 4TH, MEASURED BY FAA CONTRACTOR.
Apr 4, 1:45 PM CDTSNOW 2.5Barnesville, MNSTILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 1:45 PM CDTSNOW 4.3Milnor, NDSTILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Apr 4, 2:07 PM CDTSNOW 2Fargo, NDNEAR I94 AND I29 INTERSECTION, STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 2:15 PM CDTSNOW 5.5Wahpeton, NDSTILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Apr 4, 3:43 PM CDTSNOW 3.2Fargo, NDREPORT OF 3.2 INCHES AT THE WDAY STUDIOS IN FARGO AND STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 5:00 PM CDTSNOW 13 S Fargo, ND1.0 INCHES REPORTED BY OBSERVER AND ITS STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 5:00 PM CDTSNOW 4.2Fargo, NDUPDATED SNOW OF 4.2 INCHES AT WDAY STUDIOS. STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 5:15 PM CDTSNOW 3Barnesville, MNPUBLIC REPORT OF 3 INCHES IN BARNESVILLE, MN.
Apr 4, 6:35 PM CDTBLIZZARD1 Nnw Valley City, NDBLIZZARD CONDITIONS PERSISTING SINCE 1PM THIS AFTERNOON.
Apr 4, 6:37 PM CDTBLIZZARD2 Sse Cooperstown, NDPERSISTENT BLIZZARD SINCE 3PM THIS AFTERNOON. VISIBILITIES DOWN TO 1/4 OF A MILE, WITH GUSTS UP TO 40MPH.
Apr 4, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 2.71 Wnw Grand Forks, ND2.7 INCHES SO FAR, WITH HEAVY SNOW ONGOING.
Apr 4, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 3.12 Sse Grand Forks, ND3.1 INCHES REPORTED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GRAND FORKS AND STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 3.33 S Fargo, NDUPDATED SNOWFALL OF 3.3 INCHES AND STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 4.52 Nne Moorhead, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-CY-1 MOORHEAD MN 2.0 N.
Apr 4, 7:32 PM CDTSNOW 4.5Fargo, ND4.5 INCHES AT WDAY STUDIOS. STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 7:42 PM CDTSNOW 3.53 Se Grand Forks, ND3.5 INCHES, WITH 1.5 INCH PER HOUR SNOWFALL RATES. HEAVY SNOW ONGOING.
Apr 4, 7:52 PM CDTSNOW 5.8Moorhead, MNPUBLIC REPORT OF 5.8 INCHES AND STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 7:56 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6Litchville, NDPUBLIC REPORT OF 6 INCHES RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Apr 4, 8:40 PM CDTSNOW 53 Se Grand Forks, ND5 INCHES ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF GRAND FORKS. AROUND 0.33 LIQUID, WITH 1.5 IN SNOW FALL RATES.
Apr 4, 9:00 PM CDTSNOW 5.54 Sse Grand Forks, NDREPORT OF 5.5 INCHES OF SNOW FROM NWS EMPLOYEE.
Apr 4, 9:13 PM CDTSNOW 1.53 W Leroy, NDPUBLIC REPORT OF 1.5 INCHES AND STILL SNOWING.
Apr 4, 9:42 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6Larimore, NDFACEBOOK REPORT OF 6 INCHES RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
Apr 4, 9:52 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 95 Nne Luverne, NDAVERAGE SNOWFALL OF 9 INCHES AND HEAVY SNOW ONGOING.
Apr 4, 9:53 PM CDTSNOW 2Thief River Falls, MNREPORT RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
Apr 4, 9:53 PM CDTBLIZZARD5 Nne Luverne, NDPERSISTENT BLIZZARD CONDITIONS, WITH GUST AT OR EXCEEDING 40MPH AND NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY.
Apr 4, 10:00 PM CDTSNOW 5.8Roseau, MNBROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED SNOW REPORT.
Apr 4, 10:10 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 63 W Warroad, MNBROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED SNOW REPORT.
Apr 4, 10:15 PM CDTSNOW 5Salol, MNBROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED REPORT.
Apr 4, 10:16 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Breckenridge, MNBROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED SNOW REPORT. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 4, 11:32 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 7.33 S Grand Forks, NDTRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS 7.3 INCHES OF SNOW.
Apr 4, 11:59 PM CDTSNOW 4.73 S Fargo, NDSNOWFALL TOTAL FOR APRIL 4TH.
Apr 4, 11:59 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.96 Wnw Grand Forks, NDCORRECTS PREVIOUS HEAVY SNOW REPORT FROM 6 WNW GRAND FORKS. SNOWFALL TOTAL FOR APRIL 4TH, MEASURED BY FAA CONTRACTOR.
Apr 5, 1:39 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 71 Nw Grand Forks, NDUPDATED STORM TOTAL SNOW FOR APRIL 4TH. SNOW STILL ONGOING.
Apr 5, 1:39 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 71 Nw Grand Forks, NDCORRECTS PREVIOUS HEAVY SNOW REPORT FROM 1 NW GRAND FORKS. UPDATED STORM TOTAL SNOW FOR APRIL 4TH. SNOW STILL ONGOING.
Apr 5, 1:55 AM CDTBLIZZARDCando, NDDELAYED REPORT. Cando AWOS reports reduced visibilities, wind gusts at or above 35 MPH for multiple hours from 4/4 to 4/5.
Apr 5, 4:15 AM CDTSNOW 5.5Fargo, NDWDAY REPORTS 5.5 OF SNOW AT 4:15 AM.
Apr 5, 4:15 AM CDTSNOW 5.5Fargo, NDWDAY REPORTS 5.5 OF SNOW AT 4:15 AM.
Apr 5, 4:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.6Fargo, NDKVLY MEASURES 6.6 OF SNOW.
Apr 5, 4:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.6Fargo, NDKVLY MEASURES 6.6 OF SNOW.
Apr 5, 5:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.81 Sw Casselton, NDPUBLIC REPORTS 4.8 INCHES OF SNOW IN CASSELTON, ND.
Apr 5, 5:00 AM CDTSNOW 11Michigan, NDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MCEN8 MICHIGAN ND.
Apr 5, 5:00 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 11Michigan, NDCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM MICHIGAN. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MCEN8 MICHIGAN ND.
Apr 5, 5:09 AM CDTSNOW 5.5Thief River Falls, MNPUBLIC ESTIMATES BETWEEN 5 AND 6 INCHES OF SNOW IN THIEF RIVER FALLS.
Apr 5, 5:21 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 103 Sse Grand Forks, NDSTORM TOTAL SNOW FROM BROADCAST MEDIA. SNOW STILL FALLING.
Apr 5, 5:27 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 11Michigan, NDMICHIGAN CO-OP REPORTS 11 INCHES OF SNOWFALL.
Apr 5, 5:31 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6Cavalier, NDPUBLIC REPORTS 6 INCHES IN CAVALIER, ND. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 5, 5:57 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 11.33 W Warroad, MNPUBLIC REPORTS 11/3 INCHES OF SNOW IN WARROAD.
Apr 5, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.5Abercrombie, NDCOCORAHS STATION ND-RC-8 ABERCROMBIE ND 0.2 NW.
Apr 5, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.5Ada, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION ADAM5 ADA MN.
Apr 5, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 81 Ne Pembina, NDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION PBAN8 PEMBINA ND.
Apr 5, 6:00 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 8.61 Ne Pembina, NDCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 NE PEMBINA. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION PBAN8 PEMBINA ND.
Apr 5, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 145 Ssw Park River, NDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LNKN8 LANKIN ND 6 E.
Apr 5, 6:00 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 145 Ssw Park River, NDCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 5 SSW PARK RIVER. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LNKN8 LANKIN ND 6 E.
Apr 5, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 9.5Cooperstown, NDCOCORAHS STATION ND-GG-3 COOPERSTOWN ND 0.4 WNW.
Apr 5, 6:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 9.5Cooperstown, NDCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM COOPERSTOWN. COCORAHS STATION ND-GG-3 COOPERSTOWN ND 0.4 WNW.
Apr 5, 6:42 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 8Hendrum, MNPUBLIC REPORTS 8 INCHES OF SNOW.
Apr 5, 6:58 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 12Golden Lake, ND.

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, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 267 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 2023-04-03Temperature 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 2023-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -16 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
856 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
102 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

029 
WWUS43 KFGF 031703
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1203 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

MNZ002-003-029-NDZ028>030-038-039-049-052-053-061200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Breckenridge, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
1203 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  9 to 19 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
  and evening commutes. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur during
  the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due to heavy
  falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

NDZ024-061200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
Eddy-
Including the city of New Rockford
1203 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  12 to 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eddy County.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
  and evening commutes. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur during
  the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due to heavy
  falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-026-027-054-
061200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-
Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, 
Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1203 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  8 to 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
  and evening commutes. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur during
  the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due to heavy
  falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ022>024-027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of 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
1203 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of around
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
  and evening commutes. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-015>017-061200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, 
and Bemidji
1203 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and some mixed precipitation expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 9 to 19 inches and ice accumulations of a
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, East Polk, North 
  Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
  and evening commutes. 

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
750 
WWUS43 KFGF 040307
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1007 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

MNZ002-003-029-NDZ028>030-038-039-049-052-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Breckenridge, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
1007 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 9 to 19 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026-027-054-
061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-
Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, 
Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, 
Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
1007 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ022>024-027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of 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
1007 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-015>017-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, 
and Bemidji
1007 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and some mixed precipitation expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 9 to 19 inches and ice accumulations of 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, East Polk, North 
  Clearwater and South Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$
827 
WWUS43 KFGF 040937
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

MNZ002-NDZ028>030-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
Norman-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Cooperstown, 
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  12 to 16 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman County. In North Dakota, Griggs, 
  Steele and Traill Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-016-054-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T2000Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Cando, 
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  8 to 14 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ022>024-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
Including the cities of Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, 
Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, 
Upper Rice Lake, and Park Rapids
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Locally higher snowfall totals possible. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Mahnomen, South Clearwater and Hubbard Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-061200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T2000Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 14
  inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  11 to 16 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-NDZ014-015-024-026-027-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Fort Totten,
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, and Grand Forks
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  10 to 16 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. . Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1100Z-230406T1200Z/
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of around
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ015>017-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, 
Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji
437 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13
  inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...East Polk, North Clearwater and South Beltrami 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$


dtr
074 
WWUS43 KFGF 041350
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 11 to 16 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ014-015-024-026>030-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-
Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  10 to 16 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-016-054-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.230404T2000Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Cando, 
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 14 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

MNZ015>017-022>024-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T1700Z-230406T1200Z/
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, 
Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, and Park Rapids
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  13 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...East Polk, North Clearwater and South Beltrami 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
  evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.230404T2000Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah
850 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 
  14 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$
596 
WWUS43 KFGF 050209
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ014-015-024-026>030-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-
Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 10 to 16 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-016-054-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Cando, 
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 14 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur 
  during the entire time frame. However, whiteout conditions due 
  to heavy falling snow may.

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and blowing snow expected. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches and ice 
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

MNZ015>017-022>024-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, 
Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, and Park Rapids
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  13 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 
  14 inches with locally higher snowfall totals. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$
533 
WWUS43 KFGF 050934
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will be most likely
  from Cooperstown to Valley City and Casselton to Lisbon and
  Gwinner. 
 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ014-015-024-026>030-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-
Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur during
  the entire time frame. Strongest winds will be west of Grand
  Forks.  

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-016-054-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Cando, 
Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard force winds will not occur during
  the entire time frame. Highest wind gusts over northeastern
  North Dakota.  

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow and patchy freezing drizzle. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ015>017-022>024-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, 
Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, and Park Rapids
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow and freezing drizzle. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

dtr
576 
WWUS43 KFGF 051555
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-053-061200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.230405T1555Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, 
and Wahpeton
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. 

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay and Wilkin Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-013-014-NDZ027-030-061200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.230405T1555Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Pennington-Red Lake-Grand Forks-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, 
Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-NDZ008-016-061200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.230405T1555Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, and Park River
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-028-030>032-040-061200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.230405T1555Z-230406T1200Z/
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ015>017-022>024-061200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.230405T1555Z-230406T1200Z/
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-
Including the cities of Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, 
Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, and Park Rapids
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-061200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.230405T1555Z-230406T1200Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, and Ponemah
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting
  snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact travel.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

NDZ038-049-052-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ014-015-024-026-028-029-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-
Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan,
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Finley, and Hope
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-054-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
1055 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$
804 
WWUS43 KFGF 052324
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

NDZ038-049-052-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Barnes, Ransom and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ014-015-024-026-028-029-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-
Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan,
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Finley, and Hope
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-054-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the 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 for North Dakota can be found at
travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ003-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, 
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay and Wilkin Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel.
  Drifting snow will cause difficult travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-013>017-022>024-NDZ027-030-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-Grand Forks-
Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, 
and Portland
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel.
  Drifting snow will cause difficult travel impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-NDZ008-016-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden,
Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, 
and Park River
624 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will
  reduce visibility. Drifting snow will cause difficult travel
  conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
071 
WWUS43 KFGF 060834
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
334 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-049-052-054-060945-
/O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-
Ransom-Sargent-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
334 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished to under 20 mph and conditions will continue
to improve through the early morning. 

$$

MNZ003-027>032-040-NDZ039-053-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Clay-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, 
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton
334 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Lingering snow showers and areas of drifting snow. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-013>017-022>024-NDZ027-030-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-Grand Forks-
Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, 
and Portland
334 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Lingering snow showers and areas of drifting snow. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ004>009-NDZ008-016-061200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230406T1200Z/
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, 
Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden,
Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, 
and Park River
334 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Lingering snow showers and areas of drifting snow. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

dtr

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 Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Apr 3, 10:24 AM CDT, 1 hour 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 10:24 AM CDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1024 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1024 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

The northwest winds were pretty gusty earlier this morning, but
they have been decreasing a bit since then. For the most part,
they remain in the 10 to 20 mph range. There is a wide variation
in temperatures across the FA right now, with 28 to 32F across
southeast North Dakota toward the Bemidji area, the 20s from
Cooperstown to Grand Forks to Hallock, and around 10F near Cando.
There have been reports of mixed precipitation along the highway
2 and 200 corridors along with icy roads. There has been more
steady light snow from Cooperstown through portions of the Devils
Lake region. Issued a Special Weather Statement for these areas to
highlight these issues through early afternoon. Generally think
any light freezing drizzle should transition to more patchy light
snow through the afternoon.

UPDATE Issued at 618 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

Light snow and possibly freezing drizzle mixed in continues to be
present this morning. This should fizzle out shortly after
sunrise, if not before. Otherwise, forecast continues to be on
track.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 351 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

Some freezing drizzle and snow is moving across the area this
morning. It is rotating around this low pressure system that is
moving to our east. This precipitation should clear the area by
early to mid morning, guidance is not handling it well
unfortunately.

Guidance is resolving a shortwave bringing more snow chances to the
North Dakota and Northern Minnesota Red River Valley international
border today. Any accumulations from this wave will be under an
inch, most areas are looking at less than half an inch. This
disturbance quickly fizzles out by this evening, but the majority of
the area will remain clearer today. Temperatures will range from the
upper teens in the Devils Lake Basin and 20s in the Red River
Valley, to the 30s in the Minnesota trees and lakes country. Monday
really appears to be "the calm before the storm" so to speak. More
on that in the long term.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 351 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

Key Messages:

- An unusually strong, late season winter storm will significantly
impact eastern North Dakota into northwest and west-central
Minnesota between Tuesday and Thursday.

- There is high confidence in this storm bringing significant
  impacts from heavy snow over 6 inches, strong winds, blizzard
  conditions, and significant snow drifting. This will lead to an
  extended period of dangerous to impossible travel conditions,
  considerable disruption to daily life, snow load concerns, power
  outages, and long recovery time.

- Confidence remains degraded in exact location and timing of high
end impacts.

Discussion:

All ensemble and hires guidance continues to amplify upper troughing
over Intermountain West today, with an attendant downstream upper
ridging over the central CONUS. By Wednesday, this upper trough will
deepen and progress into the Northern Plains and into Ontario by
Thursday. At the surface, an already deepened surface low will
continue to deepen further out of Colorado into the eastern Dakotas
and into northern Minnesota. Ensembles continue to have slight
variations on degrees of amplification and subtle track difference
regarding these features, but all do depict this solution: a deep
surface low less than 985 mb moving just to the southeast of our
area, placing our area in the favored position to receive strong
synoptic lift. Deep moisture from a large reservoir of warmer and
more moist air is setting up in place ahead of this trough, with
lower level circulations focusing moisture into the mid level
circulation producing efficient and widespread precip. The deepening
low will also generate a strong wind field across the region, with
sub-980 mb surface low still a potential scenario.

The operational NCEP models have trended in the last 24-36 hours a
tad west with 00z NCEP models indicating 500 mb low eastern SD into
far SE ND and into NW MN.  This places the southeast parts of the
forecast area in an area of less snowfall than past guidance had and
some possibility of a mix of sleet or freezing rain (more drizzle)
in dry slot that will move into central MN east of the 500 mb low.
Also winds in the southeast/east areas of the forecast area
(Baudette-Fergus Falls and east) remain lighter until the low moves
out later Tuesday night into Wednesday. So how far east will
blizzard conditions occur is a big question.

Significant impacts are still likely from a wide swath of
accumulating snow over 6 inches, with over 12 inches nested within
this swath, and very gusty winds wrapping around a well defined and
strong surface low pressure nearing the area. The combination of
very heavy snow and strong winds introduces blizzard potential
within this scenario. This scenario would also bring a large QPF
footprint, bringing potentially over 1 inch of additional QPF to the
area.

With these in mind, NBM continues to offer probably of exceeding 6
inches over 90%, with 12 inches up to 70% over our area. WPC's pWSSI
matches this depiction nicely with 90% for warning-type impacts, and
50% chance of widespread major to extreme impacts Tuesday and
Wednesday.

Additional things to consider that would exacerbate impacts to the
region is the region's susceptibility to drifting snow. Most
locations are holding on to a deep snowpack, with snow banks very
near area thoroughfares. This would increase the efficiency for
drifting to develop and impact travel conditions. Should the more
impactful scenario come to fruition, very significant drifting would
likely ensue resulting in impossible travel across the area for
potentially multiple days (during the event as drifting is ongoing
plus recovery time to clean up drifts and heavy snow). Also worth a
mention is implication toward flooding potential. It is unclear how
this event will impact flood potential across the area. Should the
more impactful scenario develop, we may be looking at flooding in
the upper quartile of the flood outlook issued March 23. Again,
these are just things to consider, not high confidence forecasts.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday morning)
Issued at 618 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

Ceilings will be IFR or worse today and into Tuesday. Winds will
be higher, gusting around 25kts, and will shift to more NE into
Tuesday morning. Main concern today will be ceilings below 1000ft
practically all day Monday at all TAF sites, as these clouds set
in ahead of Tuesday's major system.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday
     morning for NDZ006>008-014>016-026-027-054.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Thursday morning
     for NDZ024-028>030-038-039-049-052-053.

MN...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday
     morning for MNZ001-004>009-013>017.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Thursday morning
     for MNZ002-003-022>024-027>032-040.

&&

UPDATE...Godon
SHORT TERM...AK
LONG TERM...CJ/Riddle
AVIATION...AK
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 6:29 AM CDT, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
629 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-041130-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
629 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Tuesday through Thursday
morning, for heavy snow accumulations and possible blizzard
conditions. Refer to the latest statement for more specific
information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snow, ice, visibility, and poor road conditions will
be appreciated.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 3, 9:13 AM CDT, 2 hours 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
913 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

MNZ001>005-007>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-054-031815-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-
Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada,
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster,
Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden,
Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah,
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh,
Erskine, 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, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla,
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds,
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford,
Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley,
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo,
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
913 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...MIXED PRECIPITATION OCCURRING THIS MORNING...

Freezing drizzle mixed with light snow will continue along the
highway 2 and 200 corridors, from Bemidji to Mahnomen to the
Hillsboro-Mayville corridor this morning. The precipitation types
will transition to more light snow from the Cooperstown to Devils
Lake and Cando corridor. Both weather types will result in
slippery surfaces and difficult travel. If planning travel in
these areas this morning, make sure to check the latest road
conditions before heading out.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 12:03 PM CDTWinter Storm WarningFGFBecker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and 4 more47 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.