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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

February 27, 20245 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Feb 27, 2024, 9:41 AM CST for 5 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 8 hr. 19 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
Feb 27, 2024, 9:41 AM CST (15:41 UTC)
Expired
Feb 27, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
In force
8 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, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:43 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
Feb 27, 12:29 PM CSTBLIZZARDGrand Forks, NDBlizzard began around 3:30 AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:29 PM CSTBLIZZARDValley City, NDBlizzard conditions began at 235 AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:30 PM CSTBLIZZARDFargo, NDBlizzard began at 6:30 AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:31 PM CSTBLIZZARDGrafton, NDBlizzard began at 5 AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:31 PM CSTBLIZZARDHallock, MNBlizzard began at 5:55AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:32 PM CSTBLIZZARDCavalier, NDBlizzard began at 2:55 AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:33 PM CSTBLIZZARDCrookston, MNBlizzard began at 6:15 AM. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:34 PM CSTBLIZZARDCooperstown, NDBlizzard began at ~12:15 AM with intermittent higher visibilities. Blizzard ongoing.
Feb 27, 12:50 PM CSTSNOW 2Winger, MNRelayed via Broadcast partner.
Feb 27, 12:50 PM CSTSNOW 3.5Moorhead, MN
Feb 27, 4:42 PM CSTSNOW 7Ada, MN
Feb 27, 4:44 PM CSTSNOW 5Gardner, ND
Feb 27, 4:45 PM CSTSNOW 5Glyndon, MN
Feb 27, 4:45 PM CSTSNOW 6Gully, MN
Feb 27, 4:46 PM CSTSNOW 5Kragnes, MN
Feb 27, 4:47 PM CSTSNOW 9Page, ND
Feb 27, 6:06 PM CSTSNOW 4Comstock, MN
Feb 27, 6:08 PM CSTSNOW 21 S Rollag, MN
Feb 27, 6:09 PM CSTSNOW 3Embden, 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, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 284 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 2024-02-27Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2024-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -287 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
819 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-287 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-39 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

874 
WWUS43 KFGF 271541
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

MNZ001-002-007-NDZ027-030-280000-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.240227T1541Z-240228T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-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, Grand Forks, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman and West Marshall 
  Counties. In North Dakota, Grand Forks and Traill Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact travel.  The cold wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 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. 

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-NDZ028-029-038-039-280000-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.240227T1541Z-240228T0000Z/
Clay-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, 
Valley City, and Fargo
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Griggs, 
  Steele, Barnes and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact travel. The cold wind chills as low as 25
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 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. 

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-NDZ008-016-280000-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.240227T1541Z-240228T0000Z/
Kittson-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Akra, 
Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, 
Nash, Oakwood, and Park River
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson County. In North Dakota, Pembina 
  and Eastern Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact travel. The cold wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 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. 

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>016-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
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, and Clearbrook
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact travel. The cold wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ017-022-023-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Including the cities of Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, and Upper Rice Lake
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact travel.  The cold wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.


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.

&&

$$

NDZ024-026-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Eddy-Nelson-
Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
and Tolna
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eddy and Nelson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact travel. The cold wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-054-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Considine, Dresden, Langdon, 
Maida, Mount Carmel, Vang, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  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.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027>030-040-NDZ049-052-053-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Lawndale, 
Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, 
Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
941 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow is causing reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 
  The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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
973 
WWUS43 KFGF 272125
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

NDZ006-007-014-015-054-272230-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Considine, Dresden, Langdon, 
Maida, Mount Carmel, Vang, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds will continue through late this evening, with patchy
blowing snow possible.

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, 
Lancaster, 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
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow is causing sharply reduced visibility.  
  The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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. 

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-NDZ028-029-038-039-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Clay-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, 
Valley City, and Fargo
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Griggs, 
  Steele, Barnes and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow is causing sharply reduced visibility.
  The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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. 

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>016-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
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, and Clearbrook
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ017-022-023-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Including the cities of Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, and Upper Rice Lake
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ024-026-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Eddy-Nelson-
Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
and Tolna
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eddy and Nelson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027>030-040-NDZ049-052-053-280000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, Lawndale, 
Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, 
Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
325 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
147 
WWUS43 KFGF 272315
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
515 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022-023-NDZ024-026-280015-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Eddy-Nelson-
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, 
New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, and Tolna
515 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended across the area.

$$

MNZ024-028-280015-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Hubbard-East Becker-
Including the cities of Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
and Wolf Lake
515 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended across the area.

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-280015-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, 
Lancaster, 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
515 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The central and northern Red River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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. 

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-NDZ028-029-038-039-280015-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Clay-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, 
Valley City, and Fargo
515 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Griggs, 
  Steele, Barnes and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ027-029-030-040-NDZ049-052-053-280015-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Breckenridge, 
Lawndale, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, 
Herman, Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, 
Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
515 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
294 
WWUS43 KFGF 272356
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

MNZ001-002-004-007-281500-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1500Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, 
Lancaster, Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, and Argyle
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...West Polk, Norman, Kittson and West Marshall Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ003-281500-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1500Z/
Clay-
Including the city of Moorhead
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Clay County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-027-030-281100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1100Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill-
Including the cities of Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, 
Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, Park River, 
Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, 
and Roseville
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks and Traill 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

NDZ028-029-038-039-281100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1100Z/
Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, 
and Fargo
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Griggs, Steele, Barnes and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-281500-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1500Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, and Fergus Falls
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...West Becker and West Otter Tail Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

MNZ029-040-NDZ049-052-053-280100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Wilkin-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Lawndale, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, Barrett, Lisbon, Enderlin, 
McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Visibilities are improving across the area.

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-028-031-281500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1500Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-
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, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

NDZ007-015-026-054-281100-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0008.240228T0000Z-240228T1100Z/
Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Dresden, Langdon, Maida, Mount Carmel, 
Vang, Devils Lake, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Adams, Lankin, 
and Fairdale
556 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cavalier, Ramsey, Nelson and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. 

&&

$$

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 Feb 27, 6:47 AM CST, 2 hours 54 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Snow, heavy at times, moving northeast thru the mid Red River valley and into northwest Minnesota this morning. Bands of heavier snow have been transient and thus not getting focused banded snow.
  • Monitoring winds as potential for max wind gusts in the Red River valley of 40-44 kts 13-16z period. But cold advection at that time is moving south and will be out of the snow area.
  • Total storm snow amounts from 06z Tuesday to 00z Wed show 50-60 percent chance of 6 inches or more Fosston area to Baudette. 15-30 percent Thief River Falls to Grand Forks to Jamestown.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 27, 6:47 AM CST, 2 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
647 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Snow, heavy at times, moving northeast thru the mid Red River
  valley and into northwest Minnesota this morning. Bands of
  heavier snow have been transient and thus not getting focused
  banded snow.

- Monitoring winds as potential for max wind gusts in the Red
  River valley of 40-44 kts 13-16z period. But cold advection at
  that time is moving south and will be out of the snow area.

- Total storm snow amounts from 06z Tuesday to 00z Wed show
  50-60 percent chance of 6 inches or more Fosston area to
  Baudette. 15-30 percent Thief River Falls to Grand Forks to
  Jamestown.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 640 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

Things have worked out well so far with reports of snow in the
3-4-6 inch range Grand Forks to near Cooperstown, Finley and 3
inches in Devils Lake. Final band of heavy snow in the RRV from
Lisbon, Valley City to East Grand Forks to Warroad. This final
area of frontogenic forcing is producing 0.5 to 0.75 inch per
hour rates and acting on better forcing for larger flakes.
NWS observation shows a SLR of 12:1 which would be right in
line with sounding profile showing an average snow ratio for
this event. Messaging a bit harder the southeast edge cutoff for
heavy snow which will be Bemidji-Mahonmen-Fargo area. Snow will
move into these areas and be heavier but not lasting as long as
places more north/west.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 310 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

Monitoring snow via radar and up through 09z the snow has been
of varying intensity with transient bands of heavy snow.
Frontogentic forcing is strong in east central ND centered early
this AM from Thief River Falls into mid RRV to Jamestown. This
axis moves northeast thru the early morning hours. Thus
frontogenetic forcing is not long lasting at any one spot and
thus seeing varying rates of snow vs one focused band. Soundings
support a deep moist layer with vertical motion more at the
900-850 mb layer and profiles suggest dendrite growth zone is up
to 880 mb then warms to -10C or warmer above that. So overall
thinking is system is not supportive for over achieving snowfall
rates/amounts. Snow ratios using the soundings suggest average
at the current time of the sounding and we have in there 13 to
14:1 but it increases a bit after daybreak as temps continue to
cool.

Watching winds and so far behaving well with peak wind gusts
35-38 kts with max momentum transfer GFK and FAR mostly in the
13z-16z period of 40-44kts. Will need to watch this to see
impacts on vsbys if we get widespread vsbys 1/4 or less in
blowing snow vs getting them just with heavy snow bands. Max
cold advection is present at 09z from GFK to Fargo and southwest
into north central SD and that will push more into the south
valley and out of the main snow area by 12z. So will have to see
if that higher winds aloft (40kt) can mix down despite
lessening cold advection.

Radar at 0915z is indicating heaviest of the snow moving into
the mid RRV and should last a few hours. Have been soliticing
reports form the public on amounts of snow and so far 0.5 to 2
inches.

System moves northeast this morning with snow ending they valley
by noon and in northwest MN this aftn.

Will maintain winter storm warnings and advisories as is as they
line up well. Will monitor for any upgrades to BZW thru the
early morning.

Wednesday, An amplified ridge begins to migrate eastward from the
west coast and an area of high pressure settles in over the Northern
Plains. This area of high pressure should keep us relatively cool
ahead of the ridge as the remnants of cold airmass continues to push
east. Thursday, an upper level low traverses the southern states
across the US giving us an amplified ridge over the Northern Plains.
This amplified ridge will keep us fairly warm over the next few days
as the Southerly flow advects in warmer temperatures. Guidance
starts to diverge over the weekend time period. Model guidance
depicts an upper level low coming onto the Northwest coast Friday
into Saturday. The 00z runs of the global models have come to a
relative consensus compared to the 18z runs. The Canadian, Euro, and
GFS all have the upper level low traversing closer to the Canadian
Border compared to the 18z run which the Canadian had the low
ejecting into the Central Plains on a more southern track compared
to the 00z run where the Canadian depicts the low ejecting into the
Northern Plains near the North Dakota/South Dakota border. Granted
the Canadian still maintains to be the most southern solution. Both
the 18z and 00z runs maintain a strong Warm Air Advection event
ahead of the system. Temperatures and moisture returns are going to
increase to gives us some instability to work with as model guidance
shows the system tapping into the Gulf Moisture. Depending on how
much moisture gets advected and how far North or South the track is
could determine the impacts if any on the Northern Plains early next
week. The ensembles still diverge on the timing of precip and
amounts as the uncertainty with timing and track remains. This may
be the next system to closely monitor.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 640 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

IFR conditions for most areas thru the morning due to vsbys in
snow, blowing snow and/or low cloud ceilings. Gusty north winds
35+ kts in the Red River valley today. Improvement in wind,
ceilings and vsbys this evening and tonight.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM CST this evening for NDZ024-
     026>030-038-039.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for
     NDZ006>008-014>016-049-052>054.
MN...Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM CST this evening for
     MNZ001>003-005>009-013>017-022-023.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for MNZ004-
     024-027>030-040.

&&

UPDATE...Riddle
DISCUSSION...MM/Riddle
AVIATION...Riddle
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 27, 5:28 AM CST, 4 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
528 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-281130-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
528 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Broad areas of heavier snow combined with wind gusts up to 45mph
will create slick surfaces and near blizzard conditions. The
bands of heavier snow will start to taper off from west to east
through midday today. The wind gusts will start to decrease this
evening into the late night hours. Hazardous windchills will fall
to around 20 below today and between 20 to 30 below tonight
through Wednesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Hazardous wind chills will be between 20 to 30 below Wednesday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-281130-
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-
528 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Broad areas of heavier snow combined with wind gusts up to 45mph
will create slick surfaces and near blizzard conditions. The
bands of heavier snow will start to taper off from west to east
through the late afternoon today. The wind gusts will start to
decrease this evening into the late night hours. Hazardous
windchills will fall to around 20 below today and between 20 to 30
below tonight through Wednesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Hazardous wind chills will be between 20 to 30 below Wednesday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 27, 8:45 AM CST, 56 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
845 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0842 AM     Snow             7 NW Devils Lake        48.18N 98.97W
02/27/2024  M4.0 inch        Ramsey             ND   Local Official

            Measured by Devils Lake Basin Joint Water
            Resource Board.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 27, 9:01 AM CST, 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
901 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0901 AM     Snow             1 SSE Oriska            46.92N 97.78W
02/27/2024  M8.5 inch        Barnes             ND   Public

&&

AP
Local storm report, Feb 27, 9:03 AM CST, 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
903 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0902 AM     Snow             Dorothy                 47.93N 96.45W
02/27/2024  M7.0 inch        Red Lake           MN   Public

&&

AP
Local storm report, Feb 27, 9:17 AM CST, 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
917 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0910 AM     Snow             1 E Grand Forks         47.92N 97.06W
02/27/2024  M7.0 inch        Grand Forks        ND   Public

            Relayed via broadcast media partner.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 27, 9:19 AM CST, 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
919 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0918 AM     Snow             3 SSE Grand Forks       47.88N 97.05W
02/27/2024  E7.0 inch        Grand Forks        ND   NWS Employee

            Reports of numerous vehicles stuck in
            drifts. Visibility very poor.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 27, 9:36 AM CST, 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
936 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0936 AM     Snow             Portland                47.50N 97.37W
02/27/2024  M11.0 inch       Traill             ND   Public

0935 AM     Snow             Mayville                47.50N 97.33W
02/27/2024  M10.0 inch       Traill             ND   Public

0935 AM     Snow             Valley City             46.92N 98.01W
02/27/2024  M6.0 inch        Barnes             ND   Public

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 7:23 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningFGFBeltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall and 5 more22 hr
Feb 27, 5:56 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryFGFBecker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson and 9 more15 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.