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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm warning at Apr 1, 2025, 3:14 AM CDT for 11 counties in Minnesota; 5 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Apr 1, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr. 42 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
- Apr 1, 2025, 3:14 AM CDT (08:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 1, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
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, Otter Tail County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 6:40 PM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | 1 S Moorhead, MN | Snow measured in south Moorhead, melting at time of ob. |
| Apr 2, 12:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1.6 | 3 S Fargo, ND | CO-OP Observer station FDRN8 Fargo ND 3 S. |
| Apr 2, 5:23 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Battle Lake, MN | report from Battle Lake School. |
| Apr 2, 5:26 AM CDT | SNOW 0.1 | Turtle River, MN | thru 5 am Wed. |
| Apr 2, 6:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.2 | Abercrombie, ND | Cocorahs station ND-RC-8 Abercrombie ND 0.2 NW. |
| Apr 2, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 0.2 | 2 Nw Park Rapids, MN | |
| Apr 2, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 0.5 | 2 Ssw West Fargo, ND | Cocorahs station ND-CS-79 West Fargo 2.1 SSW. |
| Apr 2, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.4 | 1 Ne Wadena, MN | Cocorahs station MN-WD-12 Wadena MN 1.0 NE. |
| Apr 2, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.7 | 2 Wsw Deer Creek, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OT-7 Deer Creek MN 2.0 WSW. |
| Apr 2, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | 2 Se Ottertail, MN | 0.28 Liquid equivalent. |
| Apr 2, 7:30 AM CDT | SNOW 2.7 | New York Mills, MN | |
| Apr 2, 7:33 AM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | Moorhead, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 7:33 AM CDT | SNOW 2.7 | West Fargo, ND | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 8:25 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | Forman, ND | 0.20 of moisture from rain/snow, still snowing lightly. |
| Apr 2, 1:45 PM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Sw Zerkel, MN | Call out to trained spotter. Estimated 6.5 inches accumulated thus far. Compaction and melting. Very wet snow. Estimated 1.5 inches per hour snow rates in previous hour. Still snowing heavily. |
| Apr 2, 1:50 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | 7 Ssw Lake Park, MN | Call out to trained spotter. Estimated 5 inches accumulated thus far. Compaction and melting. Very wet snow. Estimated 1 inch per hour snow rates in previous hour. Still snowing heavily. |
| Apr 2, 2:19 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | 4 Ese Shoreham, MN | Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 2:19 PM CDT | SNOW 7.3 | Kathryn, ND | Relayed via broadcast media. Average of 7.3 inches. Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 2:45 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | 1 S Bagley, MN | Call out to trained spotter. Estimated 6 inches accumulated thus far. Compaction and melting. Very wet snow. Estimated 1 inch per hour snow rates in previous two hours. Still snowing heavily. |
| Apr 2, 3:15 PM CDT | SNOW 7.5 | Pelican Rapids, MN | Report received via email. Measured 7.5 inches. Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 3:30 PM CDT | SNOW 9.7 | Ulen, MN | Report received via social media. Measured 9.7 inches. Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 3:59 PM CDT | SNOW 5.5 | Fergus Falls, MN | Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 4:30 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Callaway, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 4:31 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Shevlin, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 4:31 PM CDT | SNOW 7 | Parkers Prairie, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 4:32 PM CDT | SNOW 8 | Bagley, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 4:45 PM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | 1 E Waubun, MN | Callout to gas station east of Waubun MN. Estimated 6 to 7 inches of accumulation. Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 4:56 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Ashby, MN | Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 4:56 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Moorhead, MN | |
| Apr 2, 5:09 PM CDT | SNOW 11.5 | Ulen, MN | Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 5:28 PM CDT | SNOW 6.3 | White Earth, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:28 PM CDT | SNOW 7 | 1 Sse Moorhead, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:28 PM CDT | SNOW 8.5 | Richville, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:29 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Dalton, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:29 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Hawley, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:29 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Perham, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:30 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | Bemidji, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:30 PM CDT | SNOW 5.3 | Callaway, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 5:39 PM CDT | SNOW 8 | Detroit Lakes, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. |
| Apr 2, 6:19 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Vergas, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 6:19 PM CDT | SNOW 7 | 6 Se Dunvilla, MN | Measured near Crystal Lake east of Pelican Rapids. Relayed via broadcast media. Still snowing. |
| Apr 2, 6:19 PM CDT | SNOW 10 | Shevlin, MN | Relayed via broadcast media. Still snowing. |
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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 283 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
- 2455 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
602 WWUS43 KFGF 010814 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 314 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-011615- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0003.250401T1800Z-250403T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Herman, Lisbon, McLeod, Valley City, Erdahl, Elbow Lake, Rutland, Ashby, Milnor, Forman, Moorhead, Wahpeton, Fargo, Barrett, Enderlin, Lawndale, Hoffman, Breckenridge, and Gwinner 314 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a trace. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed precipitation will start this afternoon and evening, becoming all snow overnight. Several bands of heavy snow are expected in many areas. Isolated heavy snow accumulations of greater than 10 inches are possible. 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ009-016-017-022>024-027-028-031-032-011615- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0003.250401T1800Z-250403T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.250402T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Hubbard, Nary, Bemidji, Emmaville, Waubun, Mahnomen, New York Mills, Clearbrook, Roy Lake, Long Lost Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Red Lake, Naytahwaush, Ebro, Ponemah, Menahga, Detroit Lakes, Perham, Battle Lake, Staples Airport, Henning, Bagley, Lavinia, Park Rapids, Lower Rice Lake, Lake Itasca, Shoreham, Wadena, Redby, Parkers Prairie, Alida, Wolf Lake, and Rosby 314 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed precipitation will start this afternoon and evening, becoming all snow overnight. Several bands of heavy snow are expected in many areas. Isolated heavy snow accumulations greater than 11 inches are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ006-011615- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.250402T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods- Including the cities of Baudette 314 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated heavy snowfall totals of greater than 7 inches are possible. 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ002-015-NDZ028>030-011615- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0003.250401T1800Z-250403T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.250402T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Norman-East Polk-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Flaming, Fertile, Finley, Syre, Faith, Fosston, McIntosh, Hope, Halstad, Portland, Hadler, Kelso, Twin Valley, Cooperstown, Mayville, Erskine, Hillsboro, Hatton, Roseville, and Ada 314 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation and heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, East Polk and Norman Counties. In North Dakota, Griggs, Steele, and Traill Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated higher snowfall totals greater than 7 inches are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ016-024-026-027-054-011615- /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.250402T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ West Polk-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake- Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Malung, Salol, Argyle, Oakwood, Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Lakota, Dakota Junction, Englund, Warren, East Grand Forks, Red Lake Falls, Lankin, Radium, Pencer, Grygla, Gatzke, Grafton, New Rockford, Stephen, Espelie, Casperson, Middle River, Park River, Roseau, Adams, Tolna, Fairdale, Hayes Lake State Park, Newfolden, Mcville, Rosewood, Florian, Crookston, Fox, Aneta, and Nash 314 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated higher snowfall totals greater than 5 inches are possible. 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. && $$ TL
6 follow-up statements
810 WWUS43 KFGF 012009 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 309 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-020415- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland- Including the cities of Erdahl, Valley City, Fergus Falls, Barrett, McLeod, Forman, Herman, Rutland, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Wahpeton, Lawndale, Ashby, Enderlin, Moorhead, Gwinner, Fargo, Breckenridge, Lisbon, and Milnor 309 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Prepare for slick and snow covered roads. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts will be tied to heavy snowfall rates. Warm ground temperatures will cause compaction and melting of snow, limiting total accumulation on the ground, especially during the daytime. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-022>024-027-028-031-032-020415- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.250402T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Ebro, Henning, Bemidji, Menahga, Alida, Rosby, Lower Rice Lake, Red Lake, Long Lost Lake, Parkers Prairie, Upper Rice Lake, Detroit Lakes, Lavinia, Emmaville, Staples Airport, Perham, Nary, New York Mills, Roy Lake, Clearbrook, Bagley, Park Rapids, Ponemah, Shoreham, Battle Lake, Wolf Lake, Waubun, Hubbard, Lake Itasca, Baudette, Mahnomen, Redby, Naytahwaush, and Wadena 309 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Prepare for slick and snow covered roads. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts will be tied to heavy snowfall rates. Best chance for heaviest snow rates will be Wednesday morning. Warm ground temperatures will cause compaction and melting of snow, limiting total accumulation on the ground, especially during the daytime. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ001-002-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ016-024-026>030-054-020415- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.250402T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Syre, Cooperstown, Hatton, Roseau, New Rockford, Adams, Tolna, Faith, Salol, Fairdale, Grygla, Mcville, Flaming, Espelie, Hillsboro, Fosston, Fox, Oakwood, Newfolden, Portland, Halstad, Hayes Lake State Park, Ada, Twin Valley, Hadler, Lankin, Gatzke, Crookston, Kelso, Hope, Nash, Thief River Falls, Park River, Fertile, Florian, McIntosh, Argyle, East Grand Forks, Malung, Roseville, Casperson, Grand Forks, Englund, Middle River, Lakota, Rosewood, Red Lake Falls, Warren, Stephen, Dakota Junction, Grafton, Aneta, Erskine, Finley, Radium, Mayville, and Pencer 309 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and east central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Prepare for slick and snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm ground temperatures will cause compaction and melting of snow, limiting total accumulation on the ground, especially during the daytime. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CJ
321 WWUS43 KFGF 020224 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 924 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 MNZ003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053- 021030- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ashby, Alida, Roy Lake, Detroit Lakes, Lawndale, Mahnomen, Bagley, Wadena, Lower Rice Lake, Ponemah, Fargo, Shoreham, Naytahwaush, Bemidji, Milnor, Wahpeton, Henning, Menahga, Park Rapids, Fergus Falls, Enderlin, Baudette, Herman, Hubbard, Staples Airport, Hoffman, Clearbrook, Red Lake, Emmaville, Long Lost Lake, Upper Rice Lake, New York Mills, Ebro, Moorhead, Erdahl, Battle Lake, McLeod, Barrett, Valley City, Perham, Rutland, Gwinner, Forman, Elbow Lake, Lisbon, Lake Itasca, Lavinia, Nary, Waubun, Breckenridge, Redby, Rosby, Wolf Lake, and Parkers Prairie 924 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If traveling, consider keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-002-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ016-024-026>030-054-021030- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Park River, Hope, Warren, Rosewood, Red Lake Falls, Roseau, Stephen, Fosston, Espelie, Syre, Crookston, McIntosh, Aneta, Newfolden, Gatzke, Mayville, Faith, Dakota Junction, Englund, Cooperstown, Florian, Flaming, Roseville, East Grand Forks, Finley, Adams, Hayes Lake State Park, Casperson, New Rockford, Lankin, Grygla, Oakwood, Ada, Argyle, Lakota, Nash, Tolna, Fairdale, Middle River, Hillsboro, Hadler, Portland, Erskine, Malung, Fox, Pencer, Fertile, Halstad, Radium, Grafton, Mcville, Salol, Grand Forks, Hatton, Twin Valley, Kelso, and Thief River Falls 924 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Thomas
733 WWUS43 KFGF 020816 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 316 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 MNZ003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053- 021630- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Waubun, Henning, Redby, Clearbrook, Forman, Ponemah, Fergus Falls, Wahpeton, Bagley, Park Rapids, Barrett, Erdahl, Upper Rice Lake, Milnor, Parkers Prairie, Hubbard, Staples Airport, Enderlin, Lower Rice Lake, Lavinia, Wolf Lake, Menahga, Alida, Lake Itasca, Breckenridge, Lisbon, Shoreham, Baudette, Rutland, Ebro, Nary, Detroit Lakes, Herman, Red Lake, Bemidji, Rosby, Gwinner, Fargo, Long Lost Lake, Naytahwaush, Hoffman, Emmaville, Elbow Lake, New York Mills, Valley City, McLeod, Mahnomen, Ashby, Battle Lake, Lawndale, Perham, Roy Lake, Moorhead, and Wadena 316 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-002-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ016-024-026>030-054-021630- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Casperson, Crookston, Hadler, Grygla, Lakota, Mcville, Middle River, McIntosh, Adams, Radium, Ada, Rosewood, Gatzke, New Rockford, Twin Valley, Hillsboro, Thief River Falls, Halstad, Syre, Salol, Florian, Portland, East Grand Forks, Fertile, Grand Forks, Aneta, Nash, Dakota Junction, Malung, Newfolden, Espelie, Englund, Finley, Argyle, Hayes Lake State Park, Fosston, Oakwood, Pencer, Hope, Fairdale, Cooperstown, Hatton, Red Lake Falls, Stephen, Tolna, Roseville, Fox, Park River, Lankin, Roseau, Grafton, Mayville, Faith, Erskine, Kelso, Warren, and Flaming 316 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Riddle
016 WWUS43 KFGF 021435 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 935 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 MNZ003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053- 022245- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Upper Rice Lake, Bagley, Staples Airport, Milnor, Wolf Lake, Lake Itasca, Hoffman, Lawndale, Moorhead, Alida, Perham, Clearbrook, Roy Lake, Lavinia, Bemidji, Ponemah, Elbow Lake, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Rosby, Park Rapids, Nary, Wahpeton, Naytahwaush, Breckenridge, Baudette, Wadena, Red Lake, New York Mills, Forman, Detroit Lakes, Herman, Redby, Ebro, Hubbard, Fergus Falls, Waubun, Mahnomen, Ashby, McLeod, Emmaville, Shoreham, Rutland, Erdahl, Gwinner, Fargo, Menahga, Long Lost Lake, Henning, Battle Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Parkers Prairie, and Barrett 935 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-002-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ016-024-026>030-054-022245- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Fosston, Radium, Faith, Stephen, Fertile, Oakwood, Hadler, Casperson, Newfolden, Englund, Twin Valley, McIntosh, Park River, Hayes Lake State Park, Mcville, Halstad, Nash, New Rockford, Pencer, Warren, Fox, Middle River, Roseville, Flaming, Florian, Malung, Espelie, Syre, Aneta, Hope, Salol, Cooperstown, Lakota, Portland, Tolna, Crookston, Grygla, Hatton, Argyle, Roseau, Rosewood, Erskine, East Grand Forks, Dakota Junction, Kelso, Grand Forks, Mayville, Gatzke, Adams, Ada, Fairdale, Red Lake Falls, Finley, Lankin, Grafton, and Hillsboro 935 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
535 WWUS43 KFGF 021749 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1249 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 MNZ003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053- 030000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Upper Rice Lake, Bagley, Staples Airport, Milnor, Wolf Lake, Lake Itasca, Hoffman, Lawndale, Moorhead, Alida, Perham, Clearbrook, Roy Lake, Lavinia, Bemidji, Ponemah, Elbow Lake, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Rosby, Park Rapids, Nary, Wahpeton, Naytahwaush, Breckenridge, Baudette, Wadena, Red Lake, New York Mills, Forman, Detroit Lakes, Herman, Redby, Ebro, Hubbard, Fergus Falls, Waubun, Mahnomen, Ashby, McLeod, Emmaville, Shoreham, Rutland, Erdahl, Gwinner, Fargo, Menahga, Long Lost Lake, Henning, Battle Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Parkers Prairie, and Barrett 1249 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-002-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ016-024-026>030-054-030000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs- Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Thief River Falls, Fosston, Radium, Faith, Stephen, Fertile, Oakwood, Hadler, Casperson, Newfolden, Englund, Twin Valley, McIntosh, Park River, Hayes Lake State Park, Mcville, Halstad, Nash, New Rockford, Pencer, Warren, Fox, Middle River, Roseville, Flaming, Florian, Malung, Espelie, Syre, Aneta, Hope, Salol, Cooperstown, Lakota, Portland, Tolna, Crookston, Grygla, Hatton, Argyle, Roseau, Rosewood, Erskine, East Grand Forks, Dakota Junction, Kelso, Grand Forks, Mayville, Gatzke, Adams, Ada, Fairdale, Red Lake Falls, Finley, Lankin, Grafton, and Hillsboro 1249 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
481 WWUS43 KFGF 022357 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 657 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 MNZ003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-030600- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0004.250403T0000Z-250403T0600Z/ Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Including the cities of Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Alida, Lavinia, Clearbrook, Moorhead, Ebro, Bemidji, Naytahwaush, Baudette, New York Mills, Mahnomen, Redby, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Battle Lake, Barrett, Breckenridge, Herman, Elbow Lake, Emmaville, Hubbard, Perham, Lower Rice Lake, Ashby, Shoreham, Menahga, Staples Airport, Hoffman, Bagley, Rosby, Ponemah, Lawndale, Wadena, Roy Lake, Nary, Wolf Lake, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Waubun, Fergus Falls, Red Lake, Upper Rice Lake, and Erdahl 657 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1 mile due to falling snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ038-039-049-052-053-030300- /O.EXP.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0004.250403T0000Z-250403T0300Z/ Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of McLeod, Lisbon, Rutland, Valley City, Wahpeton, Enderlin, Milnor, Forman, Gwinner, and Fargo 657 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Total * WHERE...Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1 mile due to falling snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-002-005-007-008-013>015-030600- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.250403T0000Z-250403T0600Z/ West Polk-Norman-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk- Including the cities of Argyle, Gatzke, Newfolden, Fox, Malung, Crookston, Middle River, Hadler, Warren, Salol, Espelie, Twin Valley, Hayes Lake State Park, Fosston, Erskine, Thief River Falls, Flaming, Roseau, Faith, Grygla, Stephen, Fertile, Englund, Radium, Red Lake Falls, East Grand Forks, Rosewood, McIntosh, Casperson, Dakota Junction, Pencer, Florian, Syre, Ada, and Halstad 657 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ NDZ016-026>030-054-030300- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0015.250403T0000Z-250403T0300Z/ Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Hope, Nash, Roseville, Grafton, Lankin, Cooperstown, Portland, Adams, Tolna, Park River, Grand Forks, Hatton, Finley, Mayville, Oakwood, Aneta, Mcville, Fairdale, Lakota, and Kelso 657 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulation up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ024-030100- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/ Eddy- Including the cities of New Rockford 657 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Light snow may continue into the evening hours, but the advisory is being allow to expire with minimal impacts expected as it winds down before 10 pm. $$ DJR
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 31, 11:40 PM CDT, 3 hours 34 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- -A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southeast North Dakota into west-central Minnesota from 1 PM Tuesday through 1 AM Thursday due to the potential for the heavy snow leading to very difficult travel conditions. -Uncertainty in track and temperatures lowers confidence in snowfall accumulations. Within the watch area, there is a 60% chance to get warning-type impacts from 6 or more inches of snow on the ground. The greatest probabilities for heavy snow are along and south of US Highway 200 stretching east towards Bemidji.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 31, 11:40 PM CDT, 3 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1140 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
-A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southeast North Dakota
into west-central Minnesota from 1 PM Tuesday through 1 AM
Thursday due to the potential for the heavy snow leading to
very difficult travel conditions.
-Uncertainty in track and temperatures lowers confidence in
snowfall accumulations. Within the watch area, there is a 60%
chance to get warning-type impacts from 6 or more inches of
snow on the ground. The greatest probabilities for heavy snow
are along and south of US Highway 200 stretching east towards
Bemidji.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1012 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
Cloud cover is increasing due to high level cirrus and
eventually mid level clouds with WAA aloft building out of
western SD ahead of building diffluent flow along the easter
edge of the larger mid/upper low off the Pacific NW. Sustained
winds are already increasing in the Devils Lake Basin to our
west as surface gradient is deepening over central ND. Forecast
is on track for the overnight period, with only minor
adjustments to near term trends necessary.
UPDATE
Issued at 640 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
Mostly sunny skies are prevailing with low RH values (23 to
30%) slowly recovering at sunset. Winds are light (less than 10
mph) for most areas, with no gusts being reported as low levels
are beginning to stabilize. This limits impacts to fire weather
even if lower RH lingers for a few more hours, and the SPS will
be allowed to expire as scheduled.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 204 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...Synopsis...
Skies are clear as inverted ridging pushes through the area.
This will give quiet weather in advance of the winter storm that
will likely impact our area.
After the winter storm exits the region later this week, split
flow will continue to dominate the pattern. There lacks any real
strong signals for additional moderate/major impacts after this
system, but there does appear to be the potential for a weak
system late week into the weekend that may bring additional
rain/snow to the area but with much less of a moisture fetch.
...WINTER STORM...
Shortwave ridging will push eastward overnight tonight, getting
upper flow replaced with a leading shortwave trough in advance
of a very large upper low. This leading shortwave will provide
for the initial band of precipitation to cross over our area,
aided heavily by warm air advection and isentropic ascent.
Temperature differences through the day Tuesday will temper down
any snowfall accumulations, particularly in the Red River Valley
where temperatures will likely be warmer. Through Tuesday
evening, generally light snowfall accumulations between 1 and 3
inches can be expected assuming limited compaction.
As we progress into the evening and overnight hours, strong
moisture advection will overlap with strong synoptic forcing to
contribute to increasing instability and precipitation. With
temperatures cooler in the overnight as well, any remaining rain
will transition to all snow. Strong instability will overrun the
surface warm front and contribute to bursts of heavy snowfall
located along the elevated warm front/TROWAL. Where this TROWAL
sets up will be the focus for the heaviest bands of snowfall.
Sadly, ensemble guidance has been iffy on when this low will
begin to occlude northward. Currently, the RAP/HRRR solution
paints an outlier scenario of a more rapid intensification and
push northward of heavier snowfall, while the bulk of ensemble
guidance paints a bit later timing in the onset of occlusion.
This is the reason why snowfall amounts in southeast North
Dakota and west-central Minnesota are the highest with the
largest 25th percentile amounts, while the 25th percentile
amounts further north are lower. Still, if the more rapid
occlusion occurs, warning impacts would be felt further north
towards the Highway 2 Corridor.
Right now, the most likely scenario is an occlusion that brings
heavy snow somewhere in southeast North Dakota into west-central
Minnesota, but given the high spread in occlusion timing from
ensemble members, confidence is too low to upgrade anyone in the
Winter Storm Watch to a warning. Once we get a better handle on
the evolution of this low, we will be able to successfully
upgrade.
At this time, expect at least 1-3 inches to make it to the
ground, especially for those in the watch area. Where this band
sets up, however, expect a high likelihood for 6 or more inches
of snow, potentially getting to double digits if heavy snowfall
rates have a decent residence time in some spots. Despite the
heavy snowfall rates, blizzard potential is extremely low due to
limited wind speeds. Generally expect gusts to max out around
25-35mph, just placing it under Blizzard Warning criteria.
Regardless of even if we cross criteria, the greatest impacts
will be from the accumulating heavy wet snow.
Recovery may be hampered by the heavy wet snow, especially for
individuals with a higher risk for heart attacks due to
shoveling. If you do shovel heavy snow, make sure to take
frequent breaks and do not push yourself too hard.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1140 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
VFR conditions should prevail through 12Z across eastern ND and
northwest MN, with increasing winds from the east then southeast
through morning hours as surface low pressure builds into the
region. MVFR and potentially IFR ceilings overspread the region
from the southwest to northeast as rain and snow chances
increase from the first of two systems building into the region.
Precipitation type and visibility will vary with this first
wave midday Tuesday into the afternoon, with the stronger wave
and potential for heavier snow late afternoon into the evening
(particularly for southeast ND and west central MN).
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through late
Wednesday night for NDZ028>030-038-039-049-052-053.
MN...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through late
Wednesday night for MNZ002-003-009-015>017-022>024-
027>032-040.
&&
UPDATE...DJR
DISCUSSION...Perroux
AVIATION...DJRHazardous weather outlook, Mar 31, 5:41 PM CDT, 9 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 541 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 MNZ001-004>008-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026-027-054-012245- West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall- East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Western Walsh- 541 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Snow is expected Tuesday through Wednesday. There is a 60% chance of 4 inches or more of snowfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Reports of snow, ice, visibility, and poor road conditions will be appreciated. MNZ002-003-009-015>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ028>030-038-039-049- 052-053-012245- Norman-Clay-North Beltrami-East Polk-North Clearwater- South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker- East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- 541 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 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...Tuesday through Sunday Heavy snow is expected Tuesday through Wednesday. There is a 70 percent chance of at least 6 inches of snowfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Reports of snow, ice, visibility, and poor road conditions will be appreciated.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 3:14 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau | 40 hr |
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Sources
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