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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 23, 202411 counties in North Dakota; 15 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm warning at Mar 23, 2024, 1:37 PM CDT for 11 counties in North Dakota; 15 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 24, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 44 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2024, 1:37 PM CDT (18:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2024, 2:59 AM CDT
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 26 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Lake of the Woods County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 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
Mar 24, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.22 Nne Moorhead, MNCocorahs station MN-CY-1 Moorhead MN 2.0 N.
Mar 24, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.24 Ne Clitherall, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-58 Woodland Park MN 2.1 W.
Mar 24, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.56 Nne Fergus Falls, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-16 Fergus Falls MN 5.6 NNE.
Mar 24, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 22 Nnw Park Rapids, MNCocorahs station MN-HB-16 Park Rapids MN 2.0 NNW.
Mar 24, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 22 Wsw Deer Creek, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-7 Deer Creek MN 2.0 WSW.
Mar 24, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 23 N Fargo, NDCocorahs station ND-CS-45 Fargo ND 3.6 NNE.
Mar 24, 7:20 AM CDTSNOW 2.54 Ssw Kragnes, MNCocorahs station MN-CY-41 Moorhead 6.1 NNW.
Mar 24, 7:40 AM CDTSNOW 1.71 Ssw Ottertail, MNCO-OP Observer station OTTM5 Ottertail MN.
Mar 24, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.21 Ne Wadena, MNCocorahs station MN-WD-12 Wadena MN 1.0 NE.
Mar 24, 8:32 AM CDTSNOW 1.81 Ssw New York Mills, MNCO-OP Observer station NYMM5 New York Mills MN.
Mar 24, 9:30 AM CDTSNOW 1.54 W Menahga, MNCocorahs station MN-BK-33 Menahga MN 4.0 W.
Mar 24, 9:40 PM CDTSNOW 5.5Parkers Prairie, MNReport relayed via Social Media.
Mar 24, 9:40 PM CDTSNOW 5.5Parkers Prairie, MNReport relayed via Social Media.
Mar 24, 11:11 PM CDTSNOW 7New York Mills, MNRelayed via broadcast media. Estimated between 6-8 inches.
Mar 24, 11:11 PM CDTSNOW 7New York Mills, MNRelayed via broadcast media. Estimated between 6-8 inches.
Mar 24, 11:12 PM CDTSNOW 2West Fargo, NDRelayed via broadcast media.
Mar 24, 11:12 PM CDTSNOW 4Moorhead, MNRelayed via broadcast media.
Mar 24, 11:13 PM CDTSNOW 4Vining, MNRelayed via broadcast media.
Mar 24, 11:13 PM CDTSNOW 6Wadena, MNRelayed via broadcast media.
Mar 24, 11:14 PM CDTSNOW 3.5Lidgerwood, NDRelayed via broadcast media.
Mar 25, 4:50 AM CDTSNOW 4.51 Ssw Ottertail, MNCO-OP Observer station OTTM5 Ottertail MN.
Mar 25, 5:24 AM CDTSNOW 1.2Bemidji, MN
Mar 25, 5:25 AM CDTSNOW 2.35 W Dunvilla, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-6 Pelican Rapids MN 6.3 NNW.
Mar 25, 5:25 AM CDTSNOW 2.35 W Dunvilla, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-6 Pelican Rapids MN 6.3 NNW.
Mar 25, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 3Abercrombie, NDCocorahs station ND-RC-8 Abercrombie ND 0.2 NW.
Mar 25, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Abercrombie, NDCocorahs station ND-RC-8 Abercrombie ND 0.2 NW.
Mar 25, 6:20 AM CDTSNOW 05 S Mavie, MNCocorahs station MN-PG-3 Goodridge MN 7.4 SW.
Mar 25, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 01 Ene Crookston, MNCocorahs station MN-PK-13 Crookston MN 0.6 ENE.
Mar 25, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 1.7Cooperstown, NDCocorahs station ND-GG-3 Cooperstown ND 0.4 WNW.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 0.5Gonvick, MNCocorahs station MN-CL-5 Gonvick MN 0.2 ENE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 0.5Larimore, NDCocorahs station ND-GF-23 Larimore ND 0.4 SE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.1Moorhead, MNCocorahs station MN-CY-29 Moorhead MN 0.5 W.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.21 E Portland, NDCO-OP Observer station MYVN8 Mayville ND.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.27 Ene Grandin, NDCocorahs station ND-TR-3 Grandin ND 7.1 ENE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.45 Nne Bemidji, MNCocorahs station MN-BM-11 Bemidji MN 4.8 NNE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.55 Sse Turtle River, MNCocorahs station MN-BM-15 Bemidji MN 7.8 ENE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.73 Nne Pelican Rapids, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-59 Pelican Rapids 3.2 NNE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 24 N Muskoda, MNCocorahs station MN-CY-20 Hawley MN 5.2 WNW.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.35 Nnw Cormorant, MNCocorahs station MN-BK-6 Lake Park MN 6.0 S.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.39 Ese Bemidji, MNCocorahs station MN-BM-34 Bemidji 9.2 ESE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.52 Ssw Moorhead, MNCocorahs station MN-CY-40 Moorhead 2.2 SSW.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 31 Ene Wolverton, MNCocorahs station MN-WK-5 Wolverton MN 1.1 ENE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 33 N Fargo, NDCocorahs station ND-CS-45 Fargo ND 3.6 NNE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.44 Ssw Kragnes, MNCocorahs station MN-CY-41 Moorhead 6.1 NNW.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.53 S Hoffman, MNCocorahs station MN-GR-4 Kensington MN 4.1 W.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.54 Wsw Hoffman, MNCocorahs station MN-GR-11 Hoffman MN 4.0 WSW.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 46 Ene Ashby, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-57 Ashby MN 5.5 ENE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Lisbon, NDCO-OP Observer station LISN8 Lisbon ND.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Sebeka, MNCO-OP Observer station SEBM5 Sebeka MN.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.5Fergus Falls, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-5 Fergus Falls MN 0.5 E.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 52 Wsw Deer Creek, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-7 Deer Creek MN 2.0 WSW.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 54 Sse Battle Lake, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-36 Battle Lake MN 3.3 SSE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 56 Nne Fergus Falls, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-16 Fergus Falls MN 5.6 NNE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 5Gonvick, MNCocorahs station MN-CL-5 Gonvick MN 0.2 ENE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 5Sebeka, MNCO-OP Observer station SEBM5 Sebeka MN.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 6.56 Nne Fergus Falls, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-16 Fergus Falls MN 5.6 NNE.
Mar 25, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 72 Wsw Deer Creek, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-7 Deer Creek MN 2.0 WSW.
Mar 25, 7:15 AM CDTSNOW 03 Wnw Carp, MNCocorahs station MN-LW-3 Baudette MN 14.3 SSW.
Mar 25, 7:30 AM CDTSNOW 51 Ssw New York Mills, MNCO-OP Observer station NYMM5 New York Mills MN.
Mar 25, 7:30 AM CDTSNOW 6.81 Ssw New York Mills, MNCO-OP Observer station NYMM5 New York Mills MN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 12:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 288 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 2024-03-23Temperature 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 2024-03-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 53 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1403 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
131 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

663 
WWUS43 KFGF 231837
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

MNZ003-029-261800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, and Lawndale
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Clay and Wilkin Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

NDZ038-039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T0600Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, 
McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-013>016-022-023-027-028-030-031-040-261800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1500Z/
West Polk-Norman-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Dakota Junction, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Wolf Lake, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, 
and Barrett
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 
  16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

NDZ024-026>030-261500-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1500Z/
Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-261800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1800Z-240326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1800Z-240326T1800Z/
Lake Of The Woods-
Including the city of Baudette
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ009-017-024-032-261800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1800Z-240326T1800Z/
North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bemidji, 
Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, Wadena, 
Staples Airport, and Menahga
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-261800-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1800Z-240326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.240324T1800Z-240326T1500Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Casperson, 
Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, 
Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Espelie, Gatzke, Grygla, and Rosewood
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall and East Marshall 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-261500-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0002.240324T1800Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.240324T1800Z-240326T1500Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, 
Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, and Park River
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pembina and Eastern Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NDZ054-261500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.240324T1800Z-240326T1500Z/
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale
137 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Walsh County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
199 
WWUS43 KFGF 240834
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
334 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lawndale, 
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, 
Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
334 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 16
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-013>016-022-023-NDZ024-026>030-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1500Z/
West Polk-Norman-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Dakota Junction, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, 
Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville
334 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall totals will rapidly diminish as
  you progress northward. For this reason, the potential range of
  snowfall accumulations ranges as low as 2 inches and as high as
  10 inches. The probability for heavier snowfall totals increases
  the further south you get.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-261800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1800Z-240326T1800Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga
334 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 
  13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, 
  Hubbard and Wadena Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-028-030-031-040-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1500Z/
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Shoreham, Wolf Lake, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, 
and Barrett
334 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...West Becker, East Becker, West Otter Tail, East Otter 
  Tail and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-NDZ008-016-054-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.240324T1800Z-240326T1500Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Casperson, 
Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, 
Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Espelie, Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Akra, Backoo, 
Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, 
Oakwood, Park River, Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale
334 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
865 
WWUS43 KFGF 241918
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

MNZ001-002-013>015-NDZ027>030-261500-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
West Polk-Norman-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Grand Forks-Griggs-
Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Dakota Junction, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

NDZ024-026-242030-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Eddy-Nelson-
Including the cities of New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
and Tolna
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is no longer expected to bring major impacts. 

$$

NDZ054-242030-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Adams, Lankin, and Fairdale
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow is no longer expected to bring more than very minor impacts. 

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lawndale, 
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, 
Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 11 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-261800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 14 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, 
  Hubbard and Wadena Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ016-022-023-027-028-030-031-040-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-
East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, 
Shoreham, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, 
Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 13 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-NDZ008-016-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Casperson, 
Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, 
Radium, Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Espelie, Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Akra, Backoo, 
Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, 
Oakwood, and Park River
218 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
529 
WWUS43 KFGF 250755
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

NDZ038-261200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
Barnes-
Including the city of Valley City
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Barnes County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ008-016-250900-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Akra, Backoo, Cavalier, Leroy, Walhalla, 
Bowesmont, Drayton, Grafton, Nash, Oakwood, and Park River
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Minimal snowfall is anticipated today.

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-261800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, 
  Hubbard and Wadena Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ016-022-023-027-028-030-031-040-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-
East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, 
Shoreham, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, 
Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ027>030-261200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
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, 
Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
Including the cities of Casperson, Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, 
Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, Newfolden, Middle River, Espelie, 
Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Dakota Junction, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, and Erskine
255 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Roseau, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and East 
  Polk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$
683 
WWUS43 KFGF 251818
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

MNZ004-007-NDZ027>029-251930-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
Kittson-West Marshall-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Radium, 
Warren, Englund, Florian, Stephen, Argyle, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, and Hope
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Impacts from snowfall and gusty winds to the central Red River 
Valley are no longer anticipated or have ended.

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-261800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, 
  Hubbard and Wadena Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ016-022-023-027-028-030-031-040-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-
East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, 
Shoreham, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, 
Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
Including the cities of Casperson, Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, 
Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, Newfolden, Middle River, Espelie, 
Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Dakota Junction, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, and Erskine
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Roseau, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and East 
  Polk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ030-038-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Traill-Barnes-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Kelso, Hatton, Portland, Roseville, and Valley City
118 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's commutes.

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.

&&

$$
394 
WWUS43 KFGF 260238
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
938 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
938 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's 
  commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-261800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga
938 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, 
  Hubbard and Wadena Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  falling snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact this afternoon's and Tuesday 
  morning's commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ016-022-023-027-028-030-031-040-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
North Clearwater-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-
East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Mahnomen, 
Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, 
Shoreham, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, 
Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett
938 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  falling snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact this afternoon's and Tuesday 
  morning's commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-261500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
Including the cities of Casperson, Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, 
Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, Newfolden, Middle River, Espelie, 
Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Dakota Junction, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, and Erskine
938 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Roseau, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and East 
  Polk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ030-038-261200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Traill-Barnes-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Kelso, Hatton, Portland, Roseville, and Valley City
938 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact this afternoon's and Tuesday morning's commutes.


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.

&&

$$
976 
WWUS43 KFGF 260759
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-261200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.240326T0759Z-240326T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lawndale, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, McLeod, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ022-027-261200-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.240326T0759Z-240326T1200Z/
Mahnomen-West Becker-
Including the cities of Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, 
Detroit Lakes, and Shoreham
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch.

* WHERE...Mahnomen and West Becker Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-270000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.240326T0759Z-240327T0000Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Bemidji, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, Emmaville, Hubbard, Park Rapids, 
Wadena, Staples Airport, and Menahga
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, 
  Hubbard and Wadena Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ016-023-028-270000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.240326T0759Z-240327T0000Z/
North Clearwater-South Clearwater-East Becker-
Including the cities of Bagley, Clearbrook, Alida, Ebro, 
Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, 
Upper Rice Lake, and Wolf Lake
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...North Clearwater, South Clearwater and East Becker 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ030-031-040-261500-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.240326T0759Z-240326T1500Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, 
Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, 
Ashby, Erdahl, Herman, and Barrett
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-260900-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
Including the cities of Casperson, Fox, Hayes Lake State Park, 
Malung, Pencer, Roseau, Salol, Newfolden, Middle River, Espelie, 
Gatzke, Grygla, Rosewood, Dakota Junction, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, and Erskine
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved significantly. Flurries and light snow
will continue through the morning, but accumulations will not
exceed hazardous values.

$$

MNZ001-002-NDZ030-038-260900-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240326T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Traill-Barnes-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Hadler,
Faith, Flaming, Syre, Twin Valley, Halstad, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Kelso, Hatton, Portland, Roseville, and Valley City
259 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved significantly. Flurries and light snow
will continue through the morning, but accumulations will not
exceed hazardous values.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Mar 23, 12:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Significant winter impacts are expected Sunday through Tuesday, from heavy snow and gusty winds. A winter storm watch remains in effect for much of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 12:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1234 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Significant winter impacts are expected Sunday through Tuesday,
  from heavy snow and gusty winds. A winter storm watch remains
  in effect for much of eastern North Dakota and northwest
  Minnesota.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1234 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

Continued quiet weather through the mid-day period. No huge
changes for today's forecast and will focus on the upcoming
storm.

UPDATE...
Issued at 948 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

Fairly quiet with increasing clouds across our southeastern ND
counties, but mostly sunny skies elsewhere. Temps remaining
mostly in the teens with dew points in the single digits, so
still a lot of dry air to overcome as the system starts to move
into the area tonight and tomorrow.

UPDATE...
Issued at 618 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

Still pretty quiet across the FA this morning, with light winds
and just some thin cirrus pushing in.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 321 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

The Sunday through Tuesday system remains the main story for this
forecast package. There are a couple of things that immediately come
to the front.

1. There will be no changes to the watch area on this shift.
2. Will not be upgrading to warnings/advisories on this shift.
3. Will break up the watch area a little more, to segment the
starting and ending times better from south to north.

Starting off with the current conditions, high pressure is nosing
into the FA from Manitoba. This is bringing a dry northernly flow to
most of the FA. Surface dewpoints early this morning range from 10F
in Gwinner to -3F at Baudette to -10F in southwest Ontario. So as
this event will begin to unfold, there is a lot of dry air to
initially overcome. Will start out the day with abundant sunshine,
but there will be increasing clouds from west to east throughout the
day. Look for highs to be pretty similar to those from Friday, and
winds will stay on the lighter side. With the dry air in place,
models have been backing off the chances for any light snow reaching
this FA during the daylight hours. If anything actually does, it
would only be the far southwest FA.

The same story (dry air) continues into tonight. The initial subtle
700mb short wave and 850mb warm advection continue to push eastward
across mainly the southern FA. NBM probabilities for a dusting
of snow are generally above 90 percent mainly along and south of a
line from Devils Lake to Wadena. However, this will not be the main
event. Think this will mainly go into saturating the area for the
heavier precipitation that will begin to move in on Sunday. Do not
expect any wind impacts tonight either, as the surface winds will be
cross Red River Valley (easterly). Pushed back the start time of the
watch to Sunday for all but southeast North Dakota, and probably
could have done them too (but left them alone for coordination
purposes).

Expect more of the winter storm impacts to begin to arrive on
Sunday, especially along and south of the highway 2 corridor. This
is where most of the snow should fall on Sunday. Lesser amounts are
anticipated north of highway 2 during the day Sunday. Winds should
turn more northeasterly on Sunday and pick up. Followed the NBM for
winds, but think they may be a bit high overall this early in the
event. Believe the windiest area Sunday will be in the slightly
higher elevations west of the Valley, where there could be some
blowing snow.

More confident in the NBM winds (which show gusts to 45 mph or
so) by Monday into Tuesday, as directions shift more northerly.
Monday into Tuesday continues the steady snowfall. It does seem
like the heaviest swath of QPF will be from Sioux Falls to
Minneapolis, with a gradient tapering off to the northwest into our
FA. Continue to get very high probabilities for amounts greater than
12 inches across southeast North Dakota into adjacent areas of west
central Minnesota (up toward Bemidji). However, there remains a lot
of uncertainty on amounts outside of this area, especially from the
Devils Lake region through the northern Valley. Hoping that people
do not get fixated on the amounts, as they will fall over a 3 day
period. There could be some melting/compacting and once winds pick
up compacting with blowing and drifting. So overall, the highest
impact period will be Monday into Tuesday. Did extend the watch
through 18z Tuesday across our Minnesota FA, as the snow and wind
are slower to move out as well. Would not be surprised if impacts
continue even beyond 18z, to more like 00z Wednesday.

For the later periods (Wednesday through Saturday), there should be
a very slight warming trend. However, this depends highly on how
much snow has fallen and where.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1234 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

All the TAF sites are expected to remain with VFR conditions
and light winds throughout today. There are some thin high level
cirrus clouds moving over the northern TAF sites KGFK, KTVF,
and KBJI through out the day. KDVL and KFAR are right on the
axis of some mid level stratus between 9,000 and 12,000ft.
Tomorrow, there is uncertainty with the start of snowfall at all
TAF sites. There is a significant dry air mass residing over
our area that prevents saturation and snowfall from occurring.
It is likely that the ceiling will drop and virga occur around
08z tomorrow morning. But it may take awhile for that virga to
saturate the air for snow to make it to the surface. It could
end up being until after 12z for snow to occur at KFAR and even
later in the day the further north the airport is.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday
     morning for NDZ008-016.
     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning
     for NDZ024-026>030.
     Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Tuesday morning
     for NDZ038-039-049-052-053.
MN...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Tuesday
     afternoon for MNZ001>003-009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040.
     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday
     afternoon for MNZ004>008.

&&

UPDATE...JR
DISCUSSION...Godon
AVIATION...MM/JR
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 23, 6:06 AM CDT, 7 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
606 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ008-016-026>030-038-039-
049-052-053-241115-
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-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
606 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of the region for
late Saturday night through Tuesday morning, due to the
combination of heavy snow and gusty winds. Stay tuned for more
forecast updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-054-241115-
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Western Walsh-
606 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 1:37 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBarnes, Grand Forks, Griggs, Pembina, Steele, Traill and 1 more61 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.