Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2024
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Jan 13, 2024, 3:30 AM CST for 11 counties in North Dakota; 5 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 15 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2024, 3:30 AM CST (09:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:28 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 8:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 W Oriska, ND | Off duty NWS employee reports whiteout conditions on I-94 at mile marker 300. |
| Jan 13, 3:53 PM CST | SNOW 2.2 | Devils Lake, ND | Still snowing. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Wsw Grand Forks, ND | Total snowfall of 2.5 inches at the Grand Forks NWS office. |
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 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 273 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 879 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -11 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 185 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
930 WWUS43 KFGF 130930 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 330 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 NDZ007-015-026-029-054-151800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.240113T0930Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0001.240113T0930Z-240115T1800Z/ Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Steele-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Dresden, Langdon, Maida, Mount Carmel, Vang, Devils Lake, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Finley, Hope, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale 330 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Whiteout conditions are expected in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Cavalier, Ramsey, Nelson, Steele and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in sheltered areas and cities may be considerably better. 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. Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. 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. && $$ MNZ001-002-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-140000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.240113T0930Z-240114T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks- Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler, Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, Argyle, Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville 330 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Whiteout conditions are expected in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the central and northern Red River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in sheltered areas and cities may be considerably better. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-151800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.W.0001.240113T0930Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cando, Considine, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 330 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, with blowing snow and visibility reductions below a half mile. Brief blizzard conditions are possible in open country. * WHERE...From Cando to Cooperstown to Lisbon. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ003-004-027-029>031-040-NDZ039-053-140000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Clay-Kittson-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 330 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow with additional accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, with blowing snow and visibility reductions below a half mile. Brief blizzard conditions are possible in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
3 follow-up statements
520 WWUS43 KFGF 131510 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 NDZ028-038-151800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Griggs-Barnes- Including the cities of Cooperstown and Valley City 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Whiteout conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Griggs and Barnes Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility at times. Worst conditions will be in open country. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 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. Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. 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. && $$ MNZ003-004-NDZ039-140000- /O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Clay-Kittson-Cass- Including the cities of Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, and Fargo 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Whiteout conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay and Kittson Counties. In North Dakota, Cass County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. Worst conditions will be in open country away from trees and buildings. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ007-015-026-029-054-151800- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Steele-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Dresden, Langdon, Maida, Mount Carmel, Vang, Devils Lake, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Finley, Hope, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Whiteout conditions are expected in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Cavalier, Ramsey, Nelson, Steele and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. Worst conditions will be in open country. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in sheltered areas and cities may be considerably better. 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. Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. 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. && $$ MNZ001-002-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-140000- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks- Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler, Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, Argyle, Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Whiteout conditions are expected in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the central and northern Red River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. Worst conditions will be in open country. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in sheltered areas and cities may be considerably better. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-014-024-049-052-151800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Towner-Benson-Eddy-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cando, Considine, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, with blowing snow and visibility reductions below a half mile. Brief blizzard conditions are possible in open country. * WHERE...From Cando to Cooperstown to Lisbon. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ027-029>031-040-NDZ053-140000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Richland- Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, Barrett, and Wahpeton 910 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow with additional accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, with blowing snow and visibility reductions below a half mile. Brief blizzard conditions are possible in open country. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
871 WWUS43 KFGF 132125 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 NDZ008-016-027-030-039-151800- /O.EXA.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill-Cass- Including the cities of Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, Roseville, and Fargo 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Traill and Cass Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. 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. && $$ NDZ053-151800- /O.EXA.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Richland- Including the city of Wahpeton 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Richland County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ007-015-026-028-029-038-054-151800- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Dresden, Langdon, Maida, Mount Carmel, Vang, Devils Lake, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. 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. && $$ MNZ001>004-007-151800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0003.240114T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler, Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, and Argyle 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions in open country. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson and West Marshall Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-014-024-049-052-151800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Towner-Benson-Eddy-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cando, Considine, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Towner, Benson, Eddy, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. 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. && $$ MNZ027-029>031-040-151800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0003.240114T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...West Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-028-032-151800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0003.240114T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Casperson, Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Espelie, Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Dakota Junction, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, Wolf Lake, Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga 325 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * 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... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. && $$
209 WWUS43 KFGF 132345 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 545 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 NDZ007-008-015-016-026>030-038-039-054-151800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.240114T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Dresden, Langdon, Maida, Mount Carmel, Vang, Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Devils Lake, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, Roseville, Valley City, Fargo, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale 545 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001>004-007-151800- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.240114T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0003.240114T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler, Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, and Argyle 545 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson and West Marshall Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-014-024-049-052-053-151800- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Towner-Benson-Eddy-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Cando, Considine, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 545 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. If outside, make sure you wear appropriate winter clothing. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ027-029>031-040-151800- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0003.240114T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett 545 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...West Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-028-032-151800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0003.240114T0000Z-240115T1800Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Casperson, Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Espelie, Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Dakota Junction, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, Wolf Lake, Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga 545 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 3:30 AM CST | Wind Chill Warning | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more | 57 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:25 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more | 72 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.