Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2025
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 17, 2025, 12:03 PM MST for 21 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 17, 2025, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 18 hr. 10 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
- Dec 17, 2025, 12:03 PM MST (19:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2025, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 18, 2025, 1:35 PM MST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
All 21 counties
Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Foster County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND
The radar
The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 1:15 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 2 Nnw Killdeer, ND | Blizzard conditions observed for around three hours at the Dunn County Airport. |
| Dec 18, 1:15 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 2 N Rolla, ND | AWOS station K06D Rolla ND AWOS. Blizzard conditions observed beginning at 2:15 AM and ongoing. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 1 N Watford City, ND | Cocorahs station ND-MK-6 Watford City 1.3 NNW. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | Stanley, ND | Cocorahs station ND-MN-6 Stanley 0.4 NW. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.3 | 5 Ene Maxbass, ND | Cocorahs station ND-BT-8 Maxbass 4.9 ENE. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 S Beach, ND | Cocorahs station ND-GV-1 Beach 0.3 SSE. |
| Dec 18, 7:15 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 1 N Harvey, ND | AWOS station K5H4 Harvey ND AWOS. Blizzard conditions began around 8:15 AM and are ongoing. |
| Dec 18, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.4 | 6 Ene Bottineau, ND | Cocorahs station ND-BT-11 Bottineau 6.4 ENE. |
| Dec 18, 8:13 AM MST | SNOW 1.6 | Bottineau, ND | CO-OP Observer station BOTN8 Bottineau. |
| Dec 18, 9:46 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 6 Ene Newburg, ND | 0.32 inches of liquid. |
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, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 132 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1658 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 368 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 461 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
371 WWUS43 KBIS 171903 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 NDZ001>003-010-011-180500- /O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0003.251218T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.251218T0300Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward- Including the cities of New Town, Glenburn, Stanley, Crosby, Powers Lake, Minot, Bowbells, Sherwood, Parshall, Lignite, Portal, Columbus, and Mohall 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Ward, Burke, Divide, and Mountrail Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-180500- /O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0003.251218T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.251218T0600Z-251219T0000Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce- Including the cities of Velva, St. John, Shell Valley, Rugby, Rolla, Bottineau, Rolette, Drake, Dunseith, and Towner 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ022-023-025-037-180500- /O.UPG.KBIS.WS.A.0003.251218T0600Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.251218T0600Z-251219T0000Z/ Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Goodrich, Jamestown, Carrington, Fessenden, Mcclusky, and Harvey 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan, Wells, Foster, and Stutsman Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ009-017-021-180500- /O.NEW.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.251218T0300Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams-McKenzie-McLean- Including the cities of Garrison, Washburn, Wilton, Williston, Turtle Lake, Underwood, and Watford City 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1203 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...McKenzie, Williams, and McLean Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ018>020-031>034-040>045-180500- /O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.251218T0300Z-251218T1800Z/ Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope- Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Hazen, Mandan, Bowman, Fort Yates, New England, Carson, Center, Medora, Marmarth, Hettinger, Selfridge, Halliday, Solen, Dickinson, New Leipzig, Mott, Beulah, Killdeer, Beach, and Elgin 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1203 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls could bring whiteout conditions late this evening through the early overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ035-036-046>048-050-051-180500- /O.NEW.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.251218T0600Z-251219T0000Z/ Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Gackle, Steele, Kulm, Lamoure, Oakes, Ellendale, Wishek, Edgeley, Bismarck, Ashley, Tappen, Napoleon, Linton, and Strasburg 103 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls could bring whiteout conditions late this evening through the early overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Anglin
6 follow-up statements
671 WWUS43 KBIS 180343 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 943 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 NDZ001>003-009>011-017-021-181145- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-McLean- Including the cities of Washburn, Powers Lake, Bowbells, Crosby, Portal, Mohall, Wilton, Minot, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Watford City, Glenburn, Lignite, Williston, Parshall, New Town, Columbus, Sherwood, Underwood, and Stanley 943 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /843 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...McKenzie, Williams, and McLean Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-037-181145- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.251218T0600Z-251219T0000Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Rolette, Towner, Drake, Dunseith, Fessenden, Velva, Rugby, Harvey, Jamestown, Carrington, Shell Valley, St. John, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Bottineau, and Rolla 943 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, south central, and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ018>020-031>034-040>045-181145- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope- Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Halliday, Elgin, Beach, New Leipzig, Mott, Bowman, Solen, Center, Mandan, Hettinger, New England, Killdeer, Medora, Hazen, Marmarth, Beulah, Fort Yates, Dickinson, Selfridge, and Carson 943 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /843 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls could bring whiteout conditions late this evening through the early overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ035-036-046>048-050-051-181145- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.251218T0600Z-251219T0000Z/ Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Steele, Kulm, Ellendale, Tappen, Bismarck, Edgeley, Napoleon, Oakes, Gackle, Lamoure, Wishek, Ashley, Strasburg, and Linton 943 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Heinert
220 WWUS43 KBIS 180917 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 317 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-181730- /O.UPG.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Including the cities of Marmarth, Bowman, Dickinson, Mott, Killdeer, Medora, Beach, New England, and Halliday 317 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /217 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ001>003-009>011-017-021-181730- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-McLean- Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Lignite, Mohall, Wilton, Underwood, Parshall, Columbus, Portal, Sherwood, Crosby, Watford City, Bowbells, New Town, Garrison, Stanley, Powers Lake, Minot, Glenburn, Williston, and Washburn 317 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /217 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...McKenzie, Williams, and McLean Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-037-181730- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Dunseith, Carrington, Rolla, Towner, Rugby, Rolette, Mcclusky, Jamestown, Velva, St. John, Drake, Harvey, Fessenden, Shell Valley, Goodrich, and Bottineau 317 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could severely impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-044-045-181730- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Fort Yates, Beulah, Elgin, Mandan, Selfridge, Carson, Solen, New Leipzig, Center, Hazen, and Hettinger 317 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /217 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ035-036-046>048-050-051-181730- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Wishek, Tappen, Kulm, Bismarck, Steele, Gackle, Ashley, Lamoure, Oakes, Napoleon, Ellendale, Linton, and Strasburg 317 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Hollan
139 WWUS43 KBIS 181249 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 649 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ001>003-009>011-017-018-021-031>033-040-041-043-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-McLean- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Including the cities of Marmarth, Turtle Lake, Lignite, Mohall, Wilton, Underwood, Parshall, Columbus, Dickinson, Mott, Portal, Sherwood, Crosby, Watford City, Bowbells, Bowman, New Town, Garrison, New England, Stanley, Powers Lake, Killdeer, Minot, Medora, Beach, Glenburn, Williston, Washburn, and Halliday 649 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /549 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Much of western and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-037-182100- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Dunseith, Carrington, Rolla, Towner, Rugby, Rolette, Mcclusky, Jamestown, Velva, St. John, Drake, Harvey, Fessenden, Shell Valley, Goodrich, and Bottineau 649 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-044-045-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Fort Yates, Beulah, Elgin, Mandan, Selfridge, Carson, Solen, New Leipzig, Center, Hazen, and Hettinger 649 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /549 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ035-036-046>048-050-051-182100- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Edgeley, Wishek, Tappen, Kulm, Bismarck, Steele, Gackle, Ashley, Lamoure, Oakes, Napoleon, Ellendale, Linton, and Strasburg 649 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Hollan
503 WWUS43 KBIS 181543 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 943 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-181645- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley- Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Including the cities of Lignite, Dickinson, Columbus, Marmarth, Watford City, New Town, Halliday, Beach, Powers Lake, Bowman, Crosby, Stanley, Medora, New England, Portal, Parshall, Williston, Mott, Bowbells, and Killdeer 943 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /843 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Although some patchy blowing snow is still possible this morning, blizzard conditions are no longer expected across western North Dakota. $$ NDZ003-011-021-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Renville-Ward-McLean- Including the cities of Sherwood, Garrison, Minot, Underwood, Washburn, Wilton, Mohall, Turtle Lake, and Glenburn 943 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Ward, and McLean Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-037-190000- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Dunseith, Rolette, Rolla, Shell Valley, Jamestown, St. John, Mcclusky, Carrington, Velva, Rugby, Fessenden, Bottineau, Goodrich, Towner, Harvey, and Drake 943 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-044-045-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Beulah, Carson, Hettinger, Selfridge, Mandan, Hazen, Fort Yates, Elgin, New Leipzig, Center, and Solen 943 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /843 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ035-036-046>048-050-051-190000- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Kulm, Ashley, Edgeley, Oakes, Tappen, Napoleon, Steele, Linton, Gackle, Wishek, Bismarck, Strasburg, Ellendale, and Lamoure 943 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Anglin
742 WWUS43 KBIS 181752 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ004-012-022-181900- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Bottineau-McHenry-Sheridan- Including the cities of Drake, Velva, Bottineau, Goodrich, Towner, and Mcclusky 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Although breezy conditions could bring some patchy blowing snow through this afternoon, blizzard conditions are no longer expected. Thus the Blizzard Warning will be cancelled for portions of northern North Dakota. $$ NDZ003-011-021-181900- /O.EXP.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Renville-Ward-McLean- Including the cities of Sherwood, Garrison, Minot, Underwood, Washburn, Wilton, Mohall, Turtle Lake, and Glenburn 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Blizzard conditions are no longer expected across north central North Dakota. Thus the Blizzard Warning will expire at noon CST today. $$ NDZ035-046-181900- /O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Strasburg, Bismarck, and Linton 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Although patchy blowing snow may linger into this afternoon across south central North Dakota, impactful blowing snow is no longer expected. Thus the Winter Weather Advisory will be cancelled for Burleigh and Emmons counties. $$ NDZ019-020-034-042-044-045-181900- /O.EXP.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Adams-Sioux- Including the cities of Beulah, Carson, Hettinger, Selfridge, Mandan, Hazen, Fort Yates, Elgin, New Leipzig, Center, and Solen 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1052 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... Impactful blowing snow is no longer expected west of the Missouri River. Thus the Winter Weather Advisory will expire at noon cst / 11 am mst today. $$ NDZ005-013-023-025-037-190000- /O.CON.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Dunseith, Rolette, Rolla, Shell Valley, Jamestown, St. John, Carrington, Rugby, Fessenden, and Harvey 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Pierce, Rolette, Wells, Foster, and Stutsman Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ036-047-048-050-051-190000- /O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Kidder-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Kulm, Ashley, Edgeley, Oakes, Tappen, Napoleon, Steele, Gackle, Wishek, Lamoure, and Ellendale 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Kidder, Dickey, La Moure, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Anglin
517 WWUS43 KBIS 182035 WSWBIS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 235 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ005-013-023-025-037-182145- /O.CAN.KBIS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Dunseith, Rolette, Rolla, Shell Valley, Jamestown, St. John, Carrington, Rugby, Fessenden, and Harvey 235 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Although some breezy winds and blowing snow may linger this afternoon, blizzard conditions are no longer expected today. Thus the Blizzard Warning is cancelled. $$ NDZ036-047-048-050-051-182145- /O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Kidder-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Kulm, Ashley, Edgeley, Oakes, Tappen, Napoleon, Steele, Gackle, Wishek, Lamoure, and Ellendale 235 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Although patchy blowing snow may linger through this afternoon impactful blowing snow is no longer expected. Thus the Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled. $$ Anglin
The office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1:44 AM MST | High Wind Warning | BIS | Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burleigh, Dickey, Dunn and 14 more | 36 hr |
| Dec 17, 11:52 AM MST | Cold Weather Advisory | BIS | Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce and 3 more | 44 hr |
| Dec 17, 12:03 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | BIS | Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burleigh, Dickey, Dunn and 12 more | 26 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.