Wind Advisory 4, NWS Bismarck, ND

224 
WWUS73 KBIS 261226
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
626 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ003-004-011-012-021-261330-
/O.CAN.KBIS.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Ward-McHenry-McLean-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Drake, Mohall, Sherwood, Towner,
Glenburn, Minot, Washburn, Underwood, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Wilton,
and Velva
626 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures and wind chills will continue to rise this morning.

$$

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-262030-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.260126T1600Z-260127T0400Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Tappen, Fessenden, Jamestown, Gackle, Steele,
Napoleon, Carrington, and Harvey
626 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 35 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds around 30
  mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kidder, Wells, Foster, Logan, and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CST this
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds could lead to patchy blowing
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.

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

&&

$$

NDZ005-013-022-035-046-048-050-051-261500-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Sheridan-Burleigh-Emmons-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolette, Bismarck, Ellendale, Linton,
Wishek, Strasburg, Dunseith, St. John, Kulm, Oakes, Mcclusky,
Goodrich, Rolla, Ashley, Shell Valley, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Rugby
626 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.

&&

$$

Hollan

587 
WWUS73 KBIS 261450
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
850 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-270000-
/O.EXP.KBIS.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.260126T1600Z-260127T0400Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Gackle, Napoleon, Fessenden, Carrington,
Steele, Tappen, Harvey, and Jamestown
850 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 10 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Kidder, Wells, Foster, Logan, and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...10 AM this morning to 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ005-013-022-035-046-048-050-051-261600-
/O.EXP.KBIS.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Sheridan-Burleigh-Emmons-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Oakes, Rolla, Mcclusky,
Rolette, Wishek, Dunseith, Ashley, St. John, Lamoure, Ellendale,
Kulm, Linton, Rugby, Shell Valley, Bismarck, Edgeley, and Strasburg
850 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Wind chills will continue to rise through the morning. Thus, the Cold
Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire on time.

$$

Adam

905 
WWUS73 KBIS 261603
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1003 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-270100-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Gackle, Napoleon, Fessenden, Carrington,
Steele, Tappen, Harvey, and Jamestown
1003 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Kidder, Wells, Foster, Logan, and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Adam

483 
WWUS73 KBIS 261732
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1132 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ003>005-011>013-021-022-270000-
/O.EXB.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Towner, Washburn, Glenburn, Minot, Mcclusky,
Bottineau, Shell Valley, Wilton, Sherwood, Goodrich,
Rolla, Rolette, Dunseith, Drake, Rugby, Turtle Lake, Mohall, St.
John, Velva, Garrison, and Underwood
1132 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-270145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Gackle, Napoleon, Fessenden, Carrington,
Steele, Tappen, Harvey, and Jamestown
1132 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Kidder, Wells, Foster, Logan, and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Adam

635 
WWUS73 KBIS 261939
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
139 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ003>005-011>013-021-022-270345-
/O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Towner, Washburn, Glenburn, Minot, Mcclusky,
Bottineau, Shell Valley, Wilton, Sherwood, Goodrich,
Rolla, Rolette, Dunseith, Drake, Rugby, Turtle Lake, Mohall, St.
John, Velva, Garrison, and Underwood
139 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 35 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds around 30
  mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds will promote areas of
  blowing snow, which may briefly reduce visibility to around one
  half mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.

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



&&

$$

NDZ023-025-270345-
/O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Carrington, and Harvey
139 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 35 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds around 30
  mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Wells and Foster counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CST this
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.

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

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-270345-
/O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Williston, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Columbus,
Portal, Stanley, Parshall, New Town, Lignite, and Crosby
139 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.


&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-270345-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Gackle, Napoleon, Steele, Tappen, and
Jamestown
139 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Kidder, Logan, and Stutsman counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Adam

021 
WWUS73 KBIS 262356
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
556 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ003>005-011>013-021-022-270800-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Glenburn, Drake, Rolette, Mcclusky, St.
John, Sherwood, Turtle Lake, Minot, Goodrich, Washburn, Towner,
Rolla, Mohall, Dunseith, Underwood, Rugby, Garrison, Velva, Shell
Valley, Bottineau, and Wilton
556 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM CST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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...

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

&&

$$

NDZ023-025-270800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Harvey, Carrington, and Fessenden
556 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 35 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wells and Foster counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CST this evening. For the
  Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds could lead to patchy blowing
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.

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

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-270800-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Parshall, Columbus, Lignite,
Portal, Crosby, New Town, Williston, Stanley, and Powers Lake
556 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM CST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit time outdoors. If you do go outside, be sure to dress in layers
and cover exposed skin.


&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-270400-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Napoleon, Gackle, Tappen, Jamestown, and
Steele
556 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Kidder, Logan, and Stutsman counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds could lead to patchy blowing
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hamilton

005 
WWUS73 KBIS 270359
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
959 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ023-025-271200-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Harvey, and Carrington
959 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Wells and Foster counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds could lead to patchy blowing
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ036-037-047-270500-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T0400Z/
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Steele, Napoleon, Tappen, and
Gackle
959 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds have dropped below advisory criteria and will continue to
diminish through the night.

$$

NDZ001>005-009>013-021-022-271200-
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.260127T0600Z-260127T1600Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Underwood, Velva, Goodrich,
Garrison, Powers Lake, Portal, Columbus, Rolla, Shell Valley,
Parshall, Minot, Mcclusky, Turtle Lake, Dunseith, Towner, Glenburn,
Rolette, Crosby, Bowbells, Mohall, Drake, Washburn,
Williston, Sherwood, Lignite, St. John, New Town, Rugby, Stanley,
and Wilton
959 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and south central
  North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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...

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

&&

$$

Hamilton

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
109 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills continue
  tonight into Monday morning.

- Warmer but still below average temperatures for the coming
  work week. Windy conditions on Monday.

- Only occasional low chances for light snow this coming week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 105 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

No major forecast changes are needed for this update. Did
increase winds a bit for Monday afternoon given afternoon push
of cold air advection typically verifies closer to the 75th
percentile of NBM guidance. Otherwise just refreshed the
forecast with observed and recent model trends.

UPDATE
Issued at 959 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

High thin clouds are beginning to push from Canada into
northern portions of the forecast area. Clouds will be hardly
noticeable through the remainder of the evening, but will see a
general increase in mid-high clouds overnight. Also warm
advection is now pushing into western and central ND.
Temperatures in eastern Montana are rising. In western ND some
are but some are still falling too. In the next couple we should
see a more substantial increase in temperatures propagating
from west to east. Wind chills at a few locales in the southwest
are at/near criteria but with temperatures rising soon, will
not expand the current Cold Weather Advisory. Only some minor
updates to sky cover and also freshened up winds and wind gusts
tonight and Monday. Updated text products out shortly.

UPDATE
Issued at 557 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

No changes to the forecast early this evening. Clear and cold
across the forecast area this evening. Increasing high clouds
late tonight. Updated products will be transmitted shortly. No
changes to ongoing Cold Weather Advisory.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 230 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

Somewhat chaotic flow is found aloft over the northern Plains
this afternoon as we're stuck between rather persistant ridging
across the Pacific Northwest, and a number of shortwave
perturbations ejecting off a Hudson Bay Low to our northeast.
Highs today remain very cold, from around zero in the southwest
down to 15 below zero in the Turtle Mountains area. The
aforementioned ridge is expected to begin to expand and displace
the arctic airmass overnight. As a result our lows tonight,
from around 10 below southwest to 20 below in the north central,
are expected to occur this evening before temperature warm
through the morning. That being said, winds are similarly
expected to increase overnight as a 40-45kt 850mb jet develops,
becoming breezy with speeds from 15 to 25 MPH and gusts as high
as 35 MPH. With this, cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
are again expected across portions of northwestern and central
North Dakota tonight. A Cold Weather Advisory is thus in effect
through mid Monday morning.

With the displacement of the arctic air mass to our east,
Monday is anticipated to be the warmest day of the coming
workweek. Highs are forecast from around 10 in the Turtle
Mountains area, up to the mid 20s in the southwest. Breezy
southwest winds will linger through the day which will promote
patchy blowing and drifting snow across much of the forecast
area through Monday evening. Otherwise, low temperatures on
Monday are from 10 below southwest to 20 below in north central
North Dakota.

A weak shortwave trough is expected to dig across northeastern
North Dakota Monday night through Tuesday. While mainly putting
a stop to our warm up, with highs on Tuesday forecast from
around zero north central up to the lower 20s in the southwest,
this wave will also promote a low chance (less than 20 percent)
for light snow across western and central North Dakota in the
late evening through Wednesday morning. While much of this is
unexpected to accumulate, portions of south central North Dakota
into the James River Valley could see a light dusting (low to
medium chance) through this period.

Quiet weather generally persists through the day Wednesday,
with lingering highs similar to Tuesday (around zero north
central up to the lower 20s in the southwest). Then, late
Wednesday night through Thursday, another shortwave ejecting off
the Hudson Bay Low is expected to slide down the building ridge
across the west. With this, low chances (less than 20 percent)
for light, non-accumulating snow is anticipated across portions
of the west and south central through Thursday afternoon. These
PoPs are mainly driven by a wet minority cluster (approx. 30
percent of ensemble members) which favors a dusting of snow
across the west and south central, though notably this cluster
is driven by almost entirely by the GEFS. The majority of other
ensemble members (approx. 70 percent) favor little to no snow
through Thursday afternoon. With the aforementioned wave pushing
against the encroaching ridge, the temperatures gradient across
the forecast area is displaced a little further west. The
ensemble thus advertises slightly lower high temperatures both
Thursday and Friday, broadly in the positive single digits
northwest and central, while portions of the far southwest
linger in the teens to mid twenties.

The eventual displacement and opening of the Hudson Bay low by
the end of the workweek will allow for a slightly more active,
northwesterly flow pattern to set up across the northern Plains.
With this, a slightly more energetic closed low is anticipated
to drop out of the southern Canadian Prairies early Saturday
through Sunday, promoting more widespread chances for snowfall
through the weekend. Cluster analysis reveals two broad
scenarios at the time of this forecast, mainly depending on how
quickly the influence of the Hudson Bay low diminishes. A
majority of model members (approx 60 percent) favor a warm and
dry solution, with highs across the south broadly climbing to
around or above freezing this weekend, and with overall snow
totals more limited to a trace to a few tenths of an inch at
most. A minority cluster (approx. 40 percent) also exists, and
is the cooler and slightly wetter of the two, with above
freezing temperatures more restricted to just the southwest, and
portions of the far north central potentially exceeding an inch
of snow overall (low to medium chance). In either scenario, the
more active northwesterly patter is anticipated to linger
through early next week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 105 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

VFR conditions are expected tonight at all TAF sites. A cold
front moving southeast through the State Monday will bring the
potential for a brief period of MVFR ceilings along the cold
front as it pushes through the state, impacting all TAF sites.
However, at this time it appears KMOT will have the highest
probability for MVFR ceilings lasting long enough to include in
the TAF. Any precip is currently expected to remain east of the
forecast area. South to southwest winds tonight will shift
northwest Monday and increase to 15 to 30 kts with some higher
gusts possible. All TAF sites will experience LLWS late tonight
into Monday morning, with strong winds aloft.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Cold Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning
for NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...Hollan
DISCUSSION...Adam
AVIATION...TWH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
111 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-270715-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
111 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 /1211 AM MST Mon Jan 26 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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111 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 /1211 AM MST Mon Jan 26 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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