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Blizzard Warning 5, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Dec 27, 2025, 11:20 PM CST for 7 counties in North Dakota; 14 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 28, 2025, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 14 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 27, 2025, 11:20 PM CST (05:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 28, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2025, 3:17 AM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 21 counties
Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Richland County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:24 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 28, 10:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 W Herman, MN | MN DOT Site reports blizzard. |
| Dec 28, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 1.7 | 1 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.6 | 1 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | Updates previous official observation. Snow ongoing. |
| Dec 28, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Karlstad, MN | |
| Dec 28, 3:30 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 S Fargo, ND | KVLY Station, still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 6:59 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 W Fergus Falls, MN | Frequent gusts 35 mph with visibility reductions below 1/4SM and/or 1/2SM at night. |
| Dec 28, 7:02 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 N Beltrami, MN | MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard conditions. |
| Dec 28, 8:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 S Wahpeton, ND | Off and on blizzard conditions reported by KBWP exceeding 3 hours in total duration. Blizzard ongoing. |
| Dec 28, 8:02 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 N Beltrami, MN | MN114 MNDOT site reports blizzard. Blizzard ongoing. |
| Dec 28, 8:04 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Mallory, MN | MN060 MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Dec 28, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 0.2 | 4 Wsw Warroad, MN | 24 hour total snowfall. CO-OP Observer station WRUM5 Warroad MN 4 W. |
| Dec 28, 11:45 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 6 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | Contract Weather Observer snowfall at KGFK Grand Forks AP ND measured storm total snowfall of 3.0 inches. |
| Dec 29, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.3 | 3 S Fargo, ND | Storm Total snowfall (past 24 hours). Liquid 0.21 CO-OP Observer station FDRN8 Fargo ND 3 S. |
| Dec 29, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.7 | 1 Nnw Grand Forks, ND | Storm Total snow (24 hours). 0.36 liquid. CO-OP Observer station GRFN8 Grand Forks ND (NWS). |
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 00:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 270 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
- 618 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
642 WWUS43 KFGF 280520 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1120 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-281330- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.251228T0900Z-251229T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T0900Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Richland- Including the cities of Fargo, Warren, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Mayville, Crookston, Wahpeton, Elbow Lake, Halstad, Grafton, Finley, Hallock, Hillsboro, Moorhead, Drayton, Ada, East Grand Forks, Cavalier, and Breckenridge 1120 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-028-031-032-281330- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.251228T1200Z-251229T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Red Lake Falls, Thief River Falls, New York Mills, Roseau, Mahnomen, Detroit Lakes, Fosston, Wadena, Newfolden, Two Inlets, and Middle River 1120 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-281330- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0007.251228T1200Z-251229T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.251228T1500Z-251229T0900Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard- Including the cities of Bemidji, Bagley, Red Lake, Baudette, Lake Itasca, and Park Rapids 1120 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-281330- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of New Rockford, Leeds, Lisbon, Cooperstown, Devils Lake, Forman, Gwinner, Cando, Lankin, Michigan, Valley City, and Langdon 1120 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
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668 WWUS43 KFGF 280755 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 155 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-281600- /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T1200Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Richland- Including the cities of Ada, East Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Cavalier, Mayville, Moorhead, Hallock, Drayton, Breckenridge, Crookston, Finley, Warren, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Grand Forks, Fargo, Hillsboro, Halstad, and Grafton 155 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected o develop. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-028-031-032-281600- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Fosston, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Detroit Lakes, New York Mills, Roseau, Two Inlets, Newfolden, Mahnomen, Middle River, and Wadena 155 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected\ to develop. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-281600- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Devils Lake, Valley City, Lankin, Cooperstown, Michigan, Forman, New Rockford, Leeds, Gwinner, Lisbon, and Langdon 155 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow is likely with areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-281600- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.251228T1500Z-251229T0900Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard- Including the cities of Baudette, Bemidji, Park Rapids, Red Lake, Lake Itasca, and Bagley 155 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow is expected to develop. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Riddle
586 WWUS43 KFGF 280922 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 MNZ005-008-028-032-281730- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.251228T1500Z-251229T0900Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Roseau, Two Inlets, Newfolden, Middle River, and Wadena 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow developing by afternoon. Areas of blowing snow this afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wadena, East Becker, East Marshall, and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below one mile, will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ006-281030- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.251228T1500Z-251229T0900Z/ Lake Of The Woods- Including the cities of Baudette 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow amounts will be lower than originally anticipated, less than 2 inches. $$ MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-281730- /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Richland- Including the cities of Ada, East Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Cavalier, Mayville, Moorhead, Hallock, Drayton, Breckenridge, Crookston, Finley, Warren, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Grand Forks, Fargo, Hillsboro, Halstad, and Grafton 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected to develop by afternoon. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ013>015-022-027-031-281730- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Fosston, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Detroit Lakes, New York Mills, and Mahnomen 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected to devleop this afternoon. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-281730- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Devils Lake, Valley City, Lankin, Cooperstown, Michigan, Forman, New Rockford, Leeds, Gwinner, Lisbon, and Langdon 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ009-016-017-023-024-281730- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.251228T1500Z-251229T0900Z/ North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater- Hubbard- Including the cities of Bemidji, Park Rapids, Red Lake, Lake Itasca, and Bagley 322 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Hubbard, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Riddle
835 WWUS43 KFGF 281724 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1124 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-290130- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Richland- Including the cities of Breckenridge, Cavalier, Mayville, Fargo, Halstad, Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Finley, Elbow Lake, Drayton, Hallock, Fergus Falls, Crookston, Hillsboro, Ada, Moorhead, Wahpeton, Grafton, and Warren 1124 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ013>015-022-027-031-290130- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, New York Mills, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Mahnomen, and Detroit Lakes 1124 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ005-008-028-032-290130- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Two Inlets, Middle River, Wadena, Roseau, and Newfolden 1124 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wadena, East Becker, East Marshall, and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ009-016-017-023-024-290130- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater- Hubbard- Including the cities of Red Lake, Bagley, Lake Itasca, Bemidji, and Park Rapids 1124 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hubbard, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-290130- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Lankin, Devils Lake, Valley City, Cando, Leeds, Lisbon, Michigan, Gwinner, Forman, Langdon, and New Rockford 1124 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Thomas
064 WWUS43 KFGF 290110 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 710 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-290915- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Richland- Including the cities of Hallock, Finley, Elbow Lake, Hillsboro, Mayville, Fargo, East Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Grafton, Ada, Drayton, Halstad, Breckenridge, Moorhead, Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Cavalier, Warren, and Crookston 710 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ013>015-022-027-031-290915- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Mahnomen, New York Mills, Red Lake Falls, Detroit Lakes, and Fosston 710 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ005-008-028-032-290900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Middle River, Two Inlets, Roseau, Newfolden, and Wadena 710 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wadena, East Becker, East Marshall, and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ009-016-017-023-024-290900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater- Hubbard- Including the cities of Red Lake, Park Rapids, Lake Itasca, Bagley, and Bemidji 710 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hubbard, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-290300- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Forman, Lisbon, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Langdon, Gwinner, Cando, Leeds, Michigan, Devils Lake, Lankin, and Valley City 710 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
998 WWUS43 KFGF 290253 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 MNZ005-290400- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ Roseau- Including the cities of Roseau 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Isolated blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility, however widespread blowing snow impacts will continue to diminish. $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-026-054-290400- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Langdon, Cando, Leeds, Michigan, Devils Lake, and Lankin 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... Isolated blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility, however widespread blowing snow impacts will continue to diminish. $$ MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-291100- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Richland- Including the cities of Hallock, Finley, Elbow Lake, Hillsboro, Mayville, Fargo, East Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Grafton, Ada, Drayton, Halstad, Breckenridge, Moorhead, Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Cavalier, Warren, and Crookston 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ013>015-022-027-031-291100- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Mahnomen, New York Mills, Red Lake Falls, Detroit Lakes, and Fosston 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ NDZ024-028-038-049-052-290600- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0600Z/ Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Forman, Lisbon, Cooperstown, New Rockford, Gwinner, and Valley City 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ008-028-032-290900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ East Marshall-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Middle River, Two Inlets, Newfolden, and Wadena 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wadena, East Becker, and East Marshall Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below one mile, will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ009-016-017-023-024-290900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater- Hubbard- Including the cities of Red Lake, Park Rapids, Lake Itasca, Bagley, and Bemidji 853 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hubbard, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
686 WWUS43 KFGF 290536 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 MNZ004-NDZ008-016-027-029-291200- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.251229T0600Z-251229T1200Z/ Kittson-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele- Including the cities of Hallock, Drayton, Cavalier, Finley, Grand Forks, and Grafton 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson County. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ013>015-022-027-031-291200- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Mahnomen, New York Mills, Red Lake Falls, Detroit Lakes, and Fosston 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ024-028-038-290645- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0600Z/ Eddy-Griggs-Barnes- Including the cities of Cooperstown, New Rockford, and Valley City 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... Patchy blowing snow may continue in areas prone to blowing snow, however widespread impacts are unlikely. $$ MNZ001>003-007-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-053-291200- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant- Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Wahpeton, Fargo, East Grand Forks, Halstad, Breckenridge, Warren, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hillsboro, Moorhead, Mayville, Ada, and Crookston 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ NDZ049-052-290900- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Gwinner, Lisbon, and Forman 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow, reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ008-028-032-290900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ East Marshall-East Becker-Wadena- Including the cities of Middle River, Two Inlets, Newfolden, and Wadena 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wadena, East Becker, and East Marshall Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below one mile, will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ009-016-017-023-024-290900- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater- Hubbard- Including the cities of Red Lake, Park Rapids, Lake Itasca, Bagley, and Bemidji 1136 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Patchy blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hubbard, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
470 WWUS43 KFGF 290917 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 317 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 MNZ001>003-007-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-053-291030- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant- Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Elbow Lake, Hillsboro, Crookston, Mayville, Wahpeton, East Grand Forks, Breckenridge, Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Fargo, Halstad, Ada, and Warren 317 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Conditions continue to gradualy improve as the strongest winds move out of the area. A winter weather weather advisory will be issued in its place thru 9 am $$ MNZ008-009-016-017-023-024-028-032-NDZ049-052-291030- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T0900Z/ East Marshall-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-Wadena-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Bemidji, Wadena, Middle River, Newfolden, Gwinner, Forman, Lake Itasca, Two Inlets, Bagley, Park Rapids, Lisbon, and Red Lake 317 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ MNZ004-NDZ008-016-027-029-291200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ Kittson-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele- Including the cities of Hallock, Grand Forks, Drayton, Grafton, Cavalier, and Finley 317 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Patchy blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson County. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ013>015-022-027-031-291200- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/ Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Fosston, Red Lake Falls, Detroit Lakes, Thief River Falls, New York Mills, and Mahnomen 317 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Riddle
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Dec 27, 9:30 PM CST, 1 hour 50 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Fog lingering tonight before clearing out behind a cold front.
- Winter impacts expected Sunday into Monday with accumulating snow greater than 2" and blowing snow leading to widespread travel impacts.
- Below average temperatures continue.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 9:30 PM CST, 1 hour 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
930 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Fog lingering tonight before clearing out behind a cold front.
- Winter impacts expected Sunday into Monday with accumulating
snow greater than 2" and blowing snow leading to widespread travel
impacts.
- Below average temperatures continue.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 929 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
Quiet conditions continue this evening but snow is expected to
enter the region within the next 4 hours. Fog will continue to
diminish later this evening, so the Dense Fog Advisory should be
allowed to expire by then. Expect conditions to begin to slowly
diminish after midnight as we prepare for the upcoming winter
system.
UPDATE
Issued at 657 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
Fog conditions continue to improve spatially this evening,
however 1/4SM observations continue to roll in. The Dense Fog
Advisory remains in effect until midnight tonight.
Regarding the upcoming winter storm, the frontogenetic band of
snow does appear to be taking shape in northwest South Dakota.
Close monitoring will be necessary of this band to see what
track it takes, as it will determine if we get higher snow
totals on the western side of the Winter Storm Watch. Lingering
uncertainties on where at least 2 inches of snow will fall
continue, so no upgrades occurred on this update for the Winter
Storm Watch. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued west of the
watch as it is expected at least blowing snow and freezing
drizzle will impact this region beginning just after midnight.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 151 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
...Synopsis...
Sunday's system can already be noted across Montana and southern
Alberta in water vapor imagery with the baroclinic zone along
the international border. As the low drops southeast through the
Dakotas and into southern Minnesota by Monday morning strong
northerly flow will develop at the surface with moderate FGEN
along and east of the Red River Valley to the north of the low
acting as an inverted trough shutting off precip to the west of
wherever the FGEN sets up. With this there are a few scenarios
but we boil it down into two primary ones down below. As the low
moves southeast into Iowa on Monday the pressure gradient
weakens and blowing snow comes to an end with cold conditions on
the back side. Beyond the cold a few shortwaves amid the
northwest flow could bring shots of light snow and
blowing/drifting snow but more tranquil (and less foggy) weather
expected.
- Ongoing Fog
Advection fog remains across the region albeit not contiguous
for the most part as warm air traverses the saturated snowpack
with a warm nose aloft and thick stratus preventing any good
surface heating and thus keeping us in this December wintry
soup. At least with it being below freezing its freezing fog so
all the trees are nice and pretty (we'll ignore that its also
making the roads icy per DOT reports)... gotta find a bright
side I tell myself.
- Sunday/Monday Snow
Scenario 1) where the strongest FGEN lines up from Detroit
Lakes to Roseau or east of there. Scenario 2) where it lines up
slight east of there bringing heavier snowfall to the valley
(greater than 2"). In both cases to the east of the FGEN expect
2-4" with locally higher totals approaching 6-7" (10% chance).
However in the western case strong winds/gusts of 45mph or
greater are likely to overlap with areas that see 2" leading to
a 60% chance for blizzard conditions if snow is no longer
falling and a 100% chance for blizzard conditions if snow
remains falling during strong winds (even 1" over 6 hours would
satisfy this falling snow criteria). As of now the eastern
scenario where strong winds do not overlap with 2" of snow in
the Valley seems to be the favored outcome by guidance but there
has been a rapid shift from almost nothing to now a possible
blizzard in the last 36 hours so not selling the house on what
the current guidance shows as things remain fluid. So as a floor
this feels like a solid advisory event between a widespread 1"
(valley) to 3-5" in the MN northwoods with isolated to scattered
blowing snow (dependent upon how much new snow falls in a given
location). As a ceiling one could see this going as severe as a
Blizzard in the RRV (2" of new snow in combination with wind
gusts > 45mph) and a winter storm warning in the MN northwoods
with 4-7" of new snow and scattered blowing snow in more open
areas. As such with the wide uncertainty and potential ceiling
have gone with a winter storm warning for the entire Red River
Valley (blizzard potential) and the Minnesota northwoods (>6" of
snow possible). West of the Red River Valley even at the
ceiling this looks to be an advisory with up to 1-2" of new
snow and patchy blowing snow. Timing Sunday morning (midnight to
6am) to Monday morning (6am)
- Monday
Other than the recovery from whatever this event ends up being
there is high confidence in cold temps/wind chills. Widespread
wind chills in the -20s for all with more northern areas still
favored to fall into the -30s meeting cold weather advisory
thresholds. Should be only for a short duration (6pm Sunday to
noon Monday) but in combination with the winter storm could pose
an extra level of impact to travelers that are unprepared.
Highs through the period otherwise look seasonal if not
slightly below average with all days failing to reach into the
20s (minus Tuesday which cold reach near freezing)
- Tuesday
A weak clipper looks to move through Tuesday night into Wednesday
bringing a quick shot of light snow 1-2" (didnt look much at
this with tomorrow's system the primary focus of this forecast
period) and some patchy blowing snow likely Wednesday morning as
temps fall behind the attendant cold front.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 528 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
IFR to LIFR conditions will persist for the TAF period.
Visibility from fog should improve over the next several hours
to above 1 mile. A winter system is approaching from the west
and is likely to impact all TAF sites to some extent. The
further west you go, the bulk of impacts will be tied to falling
snow and will have shorter duration impacts (namely DVL). As you
get to FAR/GFK, snow and blowing snow is likely to develop
tomorrow, with prevailing 1/2SM expected and the potential for
brief reductions to 1/4SM. As you go east towards TVF/BJI,
periodic bursts of heavier snowfall rates may bring visibility
down to 1/4SM at times, but should remain predominately 1/2SM to
2SM.
Conditions will continue like this until the end of the TAF
period, with improvements possible at DVL once falling snow
ends.
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from 3 AM CST Sunday through late Sunday
night for NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053.
Dense Fog Advisory until midnight CST tonight for NDZ049-052-
053.
Winter Weather Advisory until 9 PM CST Sunday for NDZ006-007-
014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054.
MN...Winter Storm Watch from 3 AM CST Sunday through late Sunday
night for MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040.
Winter Storm Watch from 6 AM CST Sunday through late Sunday
night for MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-
032.
Dense Fog Advisory until midnight CST tonight for MNZ029>031-
040.
&&
UPDATE...Perroux
DISCUSSION...TT
AVIATION...PerrouxHazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 6:44 PM CST, 4 hours 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 644 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-290045- West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods- West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake- East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier- Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Western Walsh- 644 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Active winter headlines exist for Sunday. See latest watches, warnings, and advisories for latest information. Hazardous wind chills are possible Sunday night through Monday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 6:39 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more | 38 hr |
| Dec 28, 2:02 PM CST | Cold Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 8 more | 19 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.