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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND

January 28, 202318 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind chill warning at Jan 28, 2023, 1:50 PM CST for 18 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 46 hr. 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 28, 2023, 1:50 PM CST (19:50 UTC)
Expired
Jan 30, 2023, 12:00 PM CST
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 35 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Lake of the Woods County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Wadena 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), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:49 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.

The nearest sounding before it

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 290 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, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2023-01-28Temperature 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, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2023-01-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -27 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
679 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

221 
WWUS43 KFGF 281950
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
150 PM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
301800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230128T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0001.230128T1950Z-230130T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
150 PM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-301800-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0001.230130T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T0000Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
150 PM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon 
  CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
862 
WWUS43 KFGF 290339
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
939 PM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.230130T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T0000Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
939 PM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon 
  CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
939 PM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
781 
WWUS43 KFGF 290931
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
331 AM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.230130T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T0000Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
331 AM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
331 AM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
884 
WWUS43 KFGF 291939
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
139 PM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.230130T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T0000Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
139 PM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
139 PM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
284 
WWUS43 KFGF 300349
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
949 PM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
949 PM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-301800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
949 PM CST Sun Jan 29 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 
  below zero. 

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
400 
WWUS43 KFGF 300719
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
119 AM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
311800-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0002.230130T1800Z-230131T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
119 AM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For 
  the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will gradually improve this
  afternoon for a brief period, mainly south of US Highway 2. Wind
  chills will once again come back down to 30 to 40 below zero
  after sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-311800-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0002.230130T1800Z-230131T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
119 AM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For 
  the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will gradually improve this
  afternoon for a brief period, mainly south of US Highway 2. Wind
  chills will once again come back down to 30 to 40 below zero
  after sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
953 
WWUS43 KFGF 301220
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
620 AM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
311800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0002.230130T1800Z-230131T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
620 AM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For 
  the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will gradually improve this
  afternoon for a few hours. Wind chills will once again come 
  back down to 30 to 40 below zero after sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-311800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0002.230130T1800Z-230131T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
620 AM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For 
  the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will gradually improve this
  afternoon for a few hours. Wind chills will once again come 
  back down to 30 to 40 below zero after sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you
wear appropriate winter clothing. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$
186 
WWUS43 KFGF 301801
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1201 PM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

MNZ001-004>009-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
311800-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
1201 PM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35
  below.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST
  Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-311800-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
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, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
1201 PM CST Mon Jan 30 2023

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon CST
  Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MJB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill 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 wind chill warning went out at Jan 28, 11:23 AM CST, 2 hours 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 28, 11:23 AM CST, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1123 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1117 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

Stratus deck is gradually diminishing as the day progresses, with
clear to mostly sunny skies emerging. Temperatures remain on track
to reach only the single digits below zero this afternoon. Wind
chill values will rise above advisory criteria very briefly for
the southernmost portions of the Red River Valley, but will fall
quickly later this afternoon. Additional advisory issuance is
anticipated.

UPDATE Issued at 507 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

Weather impacts for the morning commute will be tied to wind
chills. Wind chills this morning currently sit in the 30-below to
40-below range, especially north of I-94. Other than that, a few
clouds here and there dot the skies. Expect a very cold day with
most of the area still not getting above 0.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 1246 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

KEY MESSAGES...

1. The Arctic cold will be the main headline for the short term
period. Temperatures today will be very cold and well below zero
for most of the region (95% chance of not getting above zero).

2. Hazardous to dangerous wind chills are expected during the
evening hours.

DISCUSSION...

The current surface pattern of the Northern Plains is dominated by
pressure rises, inducing some solid northerly winds across the
region. With the significantly colder temperatures, most areas are
already hitting Wind Chill Advisory criteria. A few spots may make
it to Wind Chill Warning (-40 wind chill), however most guidance
has been consistent on this being isolated and in the typical cold
spots in the region, thus not being widespread enough to warrant a
Wind Chill Warning upgrade for this morning.

For today, expect mostly clear skies with not much change in
temperatures. Pretty much most of the CWA will not get above zero
today (NBM painting most of the area with 95-100% chances of not
getting above zero this afternoon). Wind chills will improve
enough that the current advisory can expire as scheduled.

Wind chills will again collapse into the 30 to 40 below range
tonight. Guidance is much more bullish on wind chills hitting
warning criteria. As of now, it is likely that another advisory
will be needed with an added warning, however confidence is too
low at this time to make those decisions. Regardless, wind chills
will be dangerously cold Saturday night into Sunday morning.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 1246 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

The primary focus of the long term period continues to be the
lingering arctic air and hazardous wind chills through the middle of
next week. The predictability for other winter impacts continues to
be low.

The strong Hudson Bay low will continue to hold a dominant
influence over our pattern through at least early next week, with a
strong ensemble signal for negative highs and lows at least through
Monday, and while there may be some variation through mid week,
consensus still favors the potential for hazardous wind shills as
low remain in the negative teens and 20s. Dependent on winds each
day/night wind chill advisory or warnings will likely be needed.

By the end of next week or next weekend there is an indication that
the Hudson Bay low either shifts east or breaks down in response to
riding over the western US, with distinct variations in how
amplified that ridge becomes and how quickly the upper low moves
over the northern Atlantic. The break down in larger scale pattern
will allow some form of either zonal or split-flow to form over the
Northern Plains, with rising heights allowing for moderation of the
air mass. The high spread is a result of not only the differences in
timing/evolution of the larger scale pattern but smaller scale
features/possible clippers that could move through the region
depending depending on how the new pattern evolves. The spread in
potential temperatures by next weekend is substantial with 25-40
degree spread in 25th/75th percentile. There is very little
agreement in measurable precipitation chances, with only a weak
signal and the latest NBM4.1 has completely removed slight chances.
This lowers confidence in any potential impacts at that range.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1117 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

VFR conditions prevail at all TAF sites at midday, with KGFK
occasionally reporting MVFR due to a few remnant stratus clouds in
the area. For this afternoon, look for little to no impact to
aviation as VFR conditions are expected to persist into the
evening hours and into the overnight period.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Wind Chill Advisory until 3 PM CST this afternoon for NDZ006>008-
     014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054.

MN...Wind Chill Advisory until 3 PM CST this afternoon for MNZ001>009-
     013>017-022>024-027>032-040.

&&

UPDATE...Lynch
SHORT TERM...Perroux
LONG TERM...DJR
AVIATION...Lynch
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 28, 5:11 AM CST, 8 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
511 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-291115-
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-
511 AM CST Sat Jan 28 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills are expected
with wind chills ranging 30 to 40 below tonight and into Sunday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills are anticipated
for most of the period with wind chills ranging 30 to 45 below.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.