Wind Advisory 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

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766 
WWUS73 KBIS 171129
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
529 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-042-045>048-050-051-171930-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wilton, Rugby, New Leipzig, Bismarck,
Lamoure, Dunseith, Watford City, Hazen, Tappen, Powers Lake, Minot,
Rolette, Sherwood, Steele, Harvey, Portal, Towner, Napoleon, Elgin,
Velva, Jamestown, Goodrich, Mcclusky, Rolla, Gackle, Crosby, Wishek,
Mohall, Fessenden, Turtle Lake, Columbus,
St. John, Edgeley, Kulm, Solen, Bowbells, Glenburn, Dickinson,
Carrington, Shell Valley, Underwood, Beach, Drake, Linton, Medora,
Carson, New Town, Ashley, Oakes, Beulah, Mandan, Halliday, Washburn,
Fort Yates, Ellendale, Bottineau, Center, Selfridge, Parshall,
Williston, Strasburg, Garrison, Stanley, Killdeer, and Lignite
529 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 /429 AM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 36 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST /11 AM MST/
  today. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight
  to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. The
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NDZ040-041-043-044-171930-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of New England, Mott, Bowman, Marmarth, and
Hettinger
429 AM MST Sat Jan 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Smith

067 
WWUS73 KBIS 171611
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1011 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-042-045>048-050-051-180015-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Underwood, Bowbells, Elgin, Linton, Bismarck,
Lamoure, Goodrich, Minot, Dickinson, Napoleon, Oakes, Strasburg,
Washburn, Dunseith, Portal, Watford City, Halliday, Bottineau,
Mcclusky, Medora, Edgeley, Towner, Rugby, Harvey, Rolette, Hazen,
Stanley, Mohall, Shell Valley, Lignite, Glenburn,
Drake, Steele, Solen, Rolla, St. John, New Leipzig, Center,
Garrison, Crosby, Beach, Carson, Kulm, Ashley, Jamestown, Turtle
Lake, Sherwood, Columbus, Williston, Fessenden, New Town, Powers
Lake, Velva, Gackle, Wilton, Fort Yates, Tappen, Selfridge,
Ellendale, Mandan, Carrington, Wishek, Parshall, Beulah, and Killdeer
1011 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 /911 AM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 35 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST /11 AM MST/
  today. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight
  to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. The
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing.

&&

$$

NDZ040-041-043-044-180015-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Bowman, Mott, Hettinger, New England, and
Marmarth
911 AM MST Sat Jan 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Heinert

131 
WWUS73 KBIS 171750
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1150 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-042-045>048-050-051-180200-
/O.EXP.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Underwood, Bowbells, Elgin, Linton, Bismarck,
Lamoure, Goodrich, Minot, Dickinson, Napoleon, Oakes, Strasburg,
Washburn, Dunseith, Portal, Watford City, Halliday, Bottineau,
Mcclusky, Medora, Edgeley, Towner, Rugby, Harvey, Rolette, Hazen,
Stanley, Mohall, Shell Valley, Lignite, Glenburn,
Drake, Steele, Solen, Rolla, St. John, New Leipzig, Center,
Garrison, Crosby, Beach, Carson, Kulm, Ashley, Jamestown, Turtle
Lake, Sherwood, Columbus, Williston, Fessenden, New Town, Powers
Lake, Velva, Gackle, Wilton, Fort Yates, Tappen, Selfridge,
Ellendale, Mandan, Carrington, Wishek, Parshall, Beulah, and Killdeer
1150 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 /1050 AM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, the advisory will be allowed
  to expire at noon CST, with temperatures slowly warming this
  afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 35 mph with gusts
  up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight
  to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ040-041-043-044-180200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Bowman, Mott, Hettinger, New England, and
Marmarth
1050 AM MST Sat Jan 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Heinert

437 
WWUS73 KBIS 171952
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
152 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-172100-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-
Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Lamoure, Goodrich, Napoleon, Oakes, Dunseith,
Mcclusky, Bottineau, Edgeley, Towner, Rugby, Harvey,
Rolette, Shell Valley, Steele, Drake, Rolla, St. John, Kulm,
Ashley, Jamestown, Fessenden, Velva, Ellendale, Tappen, Carrington,
Wishek, and Gackle
152 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS REPLACED WITH WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY...

The wind advisory will be replaced with a winter weather advisory
from north central North Dakota, south through the James River
Valley, which will be in effect from 2 AM CST to 6 PM CST Sunday.

$$

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-180400-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-
Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Underwood, Bowbells, Elgin, Bowman, Bismarck,
Linton, Minot, Dickinson, Mott, Hettinger, Strasburg, Washburn,
Halliday, Watford City, Portal, Medora, Hazen, Stanley, Mohall,
Lignite, Glenburn, Solen, New Leipzig, Center, Garrison, Crosby,
Beach, Carson, New England, Marmarth, Turtle Lake, Sherwood,
Columbus, Williston, New Town, Powers Lake, Wilton, Fort Yates,
Selfridge, Mandan, Parshall, Beulah, and Killdeer
152 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 /1252 PM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Heinert

735 
WWUS73 KBIS 180228
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
828 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-181430-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.260118T0600Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-
Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Minot, Center, Hazen, Selfridge, Glenburn,
Beulah, Watford City, Turtle Lake, Garrison, Stanley, Halliday,
Washburn, Killdeer, Powers Lake, Lignite, Crosby, Linton, Underwood,
Marmarth, New England, Wilton, Elgin, Mott, Carson, Medora,
Williston, Bismarck, Columbus, Solen, Hettinger, Bowbells, New
Leipzig, Bowman, Beach, Strasburg, Portal, New Town, Parshall,
Sherwood, Dickinson, Mohall, Mandan, and Fort Yates
828 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 /728 PM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and occasional reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Schild

625 
WWUS73 KBIS 180623
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1223 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-181430-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-
Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Williston, Bowman, Elgin, Powers Lake,
Underwood, Mandan, Solen, New Town, Bowbells, Center, Washburn,
Selfridge, Glenburn, Turtle Lake, Crosby, Minot, Mohall, Mott,
Watford City, Linton, Hettinger, Marmarth, Strasburg, New England,
Fort Yates, Bismarck, Beulah, Sherwood, Columbus, Parshall, Carson,
Garrison, Stanley, Killdeer, Wilton, Portal, Hazen, Dickinson,
Halliday, Beach, New Leipzig, Medora, and Lignite
1223 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 /1123 PM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and occasional reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Smith

164 
WWUS73 KBIS 181240
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
640 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-182045-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-
Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Williston, Bowman, Elgin, Powers Lake,
Underwood, Mandan, Solen, New Town, Bowbells, Center, Washburn,
Selfridge, Glenburn, Turtle Lake, Crosby, Minot, Mohall, Mott,
Watford City, Linton, Hettinger, Marmarth, Strasburg, New England,
Fort Yates, Bismarck, Beulah, Sherwood, Columbus, Parshall, Carson,
Garrison, Stanley, Killdeer, Wilton, Portal, Hazen, Dickinson,
Halliday, Beach, New Leipzig, Medora, and Lignite
640 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 /540 AM MST Sun Jan 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and periods reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Smith

421 
WWUS73 KBIS 181633
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1033 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-190000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-
Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Hazen, Powers Lake, Carson, Bowman, Lignite,
Mohall, Washburn, Strasburg, Parshall, Wilton, Beulah, Elgin, New
Leipzig, Minot, Mandan, Hettinger, Glenburn, Turtle Lake, Medora,
Stanley, Crosby, Portal, Center, Sherwood, Beach, Underwood, Fort
Yates, Williston, Bowbells, Garrison, Columbus, Mott, Watford City,
Linton, Bismarck, Solen, New England, Marmarth, Halliday, Selfridge,
New Town, Killdeer, and Dickinson
1033 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 /933 AM MST Sun Jan 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Br prepared for rapidly changing visibility in
blowing snow. Use extra caution if traveling.

&&

$$

Heinert

772 
WWUS73 KBIS 182021
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
221 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-037-190430-
/O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0002.260119T0000Z-260119T1600Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Mcclusky, Harvey, St. John,
Dunseith, Carrington, Rolla, Goodrich, Shell Valley, Jamestown,
Towner, Drake, Fessenden, Rugby, Velva, and Rolette
221 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and southeastern North Dakota,
  including the Turtle Mountain region and parts of the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors, and make sure to dress in layers and cover
exposed skin if outside.

&&

$$

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-190000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-
Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Selfridge, Carson, Strasburg, Williston,
Mott, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Beach, Mohall, Parshall, Bowman,
Washburn, Watford City, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Crosby, Garrison,
Center, Powers Lake, Halliday, Elgin, Bismarck, Columbus, Bowbells,
Hazen, Dickinson, Hettinger, Stanley, Beulah, New Town, Lignite,
Solen, Portal, Sherwood, Glenburn, Killdeer, Medora, Mandan,
Marmarth, New England, Underwood, Minot, and Linton
221 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 /121 PM MST Sun Jan 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas
  of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Br prepared for rapidly changing visibility in
blowing snow. Use extra caution if traveling.

&&

$$

Heinert

291 
WWUS73 KBIS 182355
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
555 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

NDZ001>003-009>011-190800-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBIS.CW.Y.0002.260119T0000Z-260119T1600Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
Including the cities of Columbus, Stanley, Minot, Sherwood, Crosby,
Mohall, New Town, Williston, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Glenburn,
Lignite, Parshall, and Portal
555 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors, and make sure to dress in layers and cover
exposed skin if outside.

&&

$$

NDZ017>021-031>035-040>046-190100-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-
Morton-Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Solen, Mott, Garrison, Dickinson, Beach,
Hettinger, Elgin, Strasburg, Bismarck, New Leipzig, Watford City,
Fort Yates, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Medora, Mandan, Killdeer,
Wilton, Carson, Halliday, Turtle Lake, Washburn, Underwood, New
England, Hazen, Linton, Marmarth, and Beulah
555 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 /455 PM MST Sun Jan 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gradually decrease through the evening hours.

$$

NDZ036-047-048-050-051-190800-
/O.EXA.KBIS.CW.Y.0002.260119T0000Z-260119T1600Z/
Kidder-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Tappen, Wishek, Ellendale, Gackle, Napoleon,
Lamoure, Oakes, Steele, Kulm, Edgeley, and Ashley
555 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors, and make sure to dress in layers and cover
exposed skin if outside.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-037-190800-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0002.260119T0000Z-260119T1600Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Velva, Rolla, Fessenden, Jamestown,
Rolette, Drake, Goodrich, Dunseith, Shell Valley, Harvey, St.
John, Mcclusky, Carrington, Bottineau, Rugby, and Towner
555 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and southeastern North Dakota,
  including the Turtle Mountain region and parts of the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors, and make sure to dress in layers and cover
exposed skin if outside.

&&

$$

Schild

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1213 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong winds will gradually diminish overnight though will
  remain breezy into Saturday.

- Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below are expected tonight
  across northern and central North Dakota.

- Another round of light snow and strong winds is possible
  Saturday night through Sunday. This could lead to areas of
  blowing snow and reduced visibility.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1210 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

With the high winds calming down in the southwest and the
falling snow moving out of the state, both the High Wind Warning
and Winter Weather Advisory were ended at midnight CT. Periods
of a slight visibility reduction are still possible as winds
will stay breezy overnight.

UPDATE
Issued at 922 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

With winds continuing to gust over 50 mph over many parts of far
southwest North Dakota (~60 mph just west of the border near
Baker, MT), have decided to extend the High Wind Warning to
midnight CST (11 PM MST). By that time expect wind to diminish
per latest forecast soundings, though still remain quite breezy.
Elsewhere, periods of blowing snow continue, so will continue
Winter Weather Advisory until planned expiration at midnight
CST.

UPDATE
Issued at 622 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

Have extended the High Wind Warning over far southwest North
Dakota through this evening, as latest forecast soundings
continue to show ample mixing and the potential for stronger
winds to mix down to the surface. Otherwise, remainder of
headlines continue to be in good shape with Winter Weather
Advisory over remaining areas through the evening, and Cold
Weather Advisory for many locations going into effect mid-
evening. Otherwise, with periods of snow continuing over much of
our eastern locations, have increased snow chances through the
evening. Remainder of forecast continues to be in good shape.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 339 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

This afternoon, a deep trough was digging into the Central
Plains and Midwest region, with a closed low analyzed over
Wisconsin and an embedded shortwave moving north to south over
North Dakota. Surface low was placed well to our east, with a
tight surface pressure gradient and low-level cold air advection
driving very strong winds today. Across western North Dakota we
are still seeing gusts topping out around 60 mph, while across
central and eastern North Dakota wind gusts are generally around
45 to 50 mph. These winds, combined with light falling snow and
the inch or two that has fallen throughout the event, has
produced widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced
visibilities.

Conditions are expected to slowly improve through the afternoon
and evening as what little light snow remains tapers off, and as
the winds gradually relax. We are already seeing improvement in
western North Dakota as the low stratus deck shifts east, with
sunny skies and rapidly increasing visibility in the Williston
area. As far as headlines go, the High Wind Warning and Wind
Advisory are scheduled to expire at 00 UTC, while the Winter
Weather Advisory was extended until 06 UTC to account for any
remaining areas of blowing snow through the evening, especially
after sunset. Not the highest confidence in when exactly winds
will drop off but will have to wait and see how winds are
trending to decide if the warning needs to be extended a few
hours or not.

Although winds will drop below headline criteria tonight, they
are still expected to be breezy from a sustained surface
pressure gradient. This, combined with Arctic air filtering in
behind today's front, will lead to wind chill values as low as
35 degrees below zero for areas north and east of the Missouri
River. Air temperatures are forecast to be 5 to 15 degrees
below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for this
hazard, valid this evening through Saturday morning.

Saturday will be relatively benign compared to the current
weather as surface high pressure traverses the area, although
winds will stay breezy, especially central and east. Highs will
range from the single digits east to the 20s west. The break in
precipitation is short-lived as guidance is confident on a
clipper system moving through Saturday night into Sunday,
bringing low to medium chances for light snow, another push of
colder air, and strong winds. The primary forecast concern with
this event is the potential for blowing snow and subsequent
reduced visibilities, which could lead to hazardous travel
across the area. The 12Z HREF coverage of blowing snow from
light falling snow only goes until Sunday morning but is
advertising medium chances for blowing snow impacts of
visibilities down to half a mile. This product performed pretty
well for today's event, and although winds will be lighter on
Sunday, having an existing (albeit very light) snowpack could
enhance potential blowing snow impacts Saturday night through
Sunday.

The ECMWF EFI has central and eastern North Dakota highlighted
in the 0.8 to 0.9 range for wind gusts on Sunday, as well as a
shift of tails, which local research shows corresponds well with
advisory-level wind gusts. With deterministic guidance
advertising strong pressure rises, cold air advection, and
modestly steep lapse rates, expect strong northwest winds that
will increase quickly early Sunday morning and continue through
the day. The latest NBM is advertising a high likelihood of
24-hour maximum wind gusts exceeding 45 mph across the entire
forecast area. High temperatures on Sunday will likely occur
early in the day as the clipper lets in colder air, with
temperatures Sunday night falling as low as 10 degrees below
zero. We could have additional wind chill concerns for this
period, with apparent temperatures approaching 30 degrees below
zero.

Monday will bring a chilly start to the week after the
aforementioned clipper, with highs in the single digits north
and east to the teens southwest. Ensemble cluster analysis is in
fairly good agreement on broadly cyclonic flow dominating the
synoptic pattern through the remainder of next week, with a
brief warmup on Tuesday followed by a cooling trend through
Friday. Blended guidance produced on and off low chances for
snow as multiple shortwaves could move through the mean
northwest flow, bringing breezy to windy conditions as well.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1210 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

VFR to MVFR overnight as low CIGs and BLSN are still lingering.
Winds will remain breezy from the north gusting near 35kts.
Saturday winds will gust near 10kts from the south with VFR
CIGs.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Cold Weather Advisory until noon CST today for NDZ001>005-
009>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...Smith
DISCUSSION...Jones
AVIATION...Smith

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1141 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-180545-
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
1141 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1041 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North
Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Strong winds and light accumulating snow are possible Saturday
night through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-180545-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1141 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
and southeast North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect through Saturday morning.
See weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect through Saturday morning.
See weather.gov/bis for details.

Strong winds and light accumulating snow are possible Saturday
night through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.