Alert archive / North Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2026
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this blizzard warning at Jan 17, 2026, 12:43 PM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 13 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 18, 2026, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 37 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
- Jan 17, 2026, 12:43 PM CST (18:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 19, 2026, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 30 counties
Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 6:40 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Saint Vincent, MN | Corrects previous blizzard report from Saint Vincent. TH171 St Vincent MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. Blizzard conditions from 6:40am to 6pm. |
| Jan 18, 6:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Saint Vincent, MN | TH171 St Vincent MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 6:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Saint Vincent, MN | Updates with duration of 3 hours exceeded. TH171 St Vincent MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 7:25 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Nw Mallory, MN | Corrects previous blizzard report from East Grand Forks. MNDOT US-2 East Grand Forks station reports ongoing blizzard from 7:25am to 6:45pm. |
| Jan 18, 7:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Sw Langdon, ND | Corrects previous blizzard report from 2 SW Langdon. Updates previous blizzard report from 2 SW Langdon. AWOS station KD55 Langdon AP ND. Blizzard conditions from 7:55am to 1:35pm. |
| Jan 18, 7:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Donaldson, MN | TH11 Donaldson MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 7:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Donaldson, MN | Updates with duration of 3 hours exceeded. TH11 Donaldson MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 8:20 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 N Lancaster, MN | Lancaster - MP 421.9 (MN111): Blizzard conditions from 8:20am to 4:45pm. |
| Jan 18, 8:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Beltrami, MN | TH9 Beltrami MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 8:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Beltrami, MN | Updates with duration of 3 hours exceeded. TH9 Beltrami MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 8:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Ssw Cavalier, ND | Corrects previous blizzard report from 1 SSW Cavalier. AWOS station K2C8 Cavalier AP ND. Blizzard conditions from 8:35am to 5:55pm. |
| Jan 18, 8:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Sw Langdon, ND | AWOS station KD55 Langdon AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 8:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Sw Langdon, ND | Updates previous blizzard report from 2 SW Langdon. AWOS station KD55 Langdon AP ND. 3 Hours of blizzard conditions. |
| Jan 18, 8:43 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Warren, MN | TH1 Warren MNDOT reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 8:43 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Warren, MN | Updates with duration of 3 hours exceeded. TH1 Warren MNDOT reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 8:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Ssw Cavalier, ND | AWOS station K2C8 Cavalier AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 8:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ese Grafton, ND | AWOS station KGAF Grafton AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 8:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ese Grafton, ND | Corrects previous blizzard report from 2 ESE Grafton. AWOS station KGAF Grafton AP ND. Blizzard conditions from 8:55am to 4:55pm. |
| Jan 18, 8:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 N Crookston, MN | AWOS station KCKN Crookston AP MN. |
| Jan 18, 8:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 N Crookston, MN | Blizzard ongoing. AWOS station KCKN Crookston AP MN. |
| Jan 18, 9:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 S Brooks, MN | Brooks - MP 331 (MN068) reports intermittent blizzard conditions from 9:30am to 5:40pm. |
| Jan 18, 9:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | East Grand Forks, MN | MNDOT US-2 East Grand Forks station reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 9:45 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 6 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | Corrects previous blizzard report from 6 WNW Grand Forks. ASOS station KGFK Grand Forks AP ND. Blizzard conditions from 9:45am to 2:55pm. |
| Jan 18, 9:53 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 6 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | ASOS station KGFK Grand Forks AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 9:53 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 6 Wnw Grand Forks, ND | Updates for duration exceeding 3 hours. Blizzard ongoing as of 3:21 PM. ASOS station KGFK Grand Forks AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 9:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Nne Walhalla, ND | AWOS station K96D Walhalla AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 9:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Mahnomen Ap Mn, MN | Mahnomen County Airport (K3N8) reports blizzard conditions from 9:55am to 5:15pm. |
| Jan 18, 10:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Halstad, MN | TH200 Halstad MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 10:10 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 W Tenney, MN | Tenney - MP 40 (MN054): reports blizzard conditions from 10:10am to 6:50pm. |
| Jan 18, 10:15 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Ssw Wahpeton, ND | AWOS station KBWP Wahpeton AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 10:15 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Ssw Wahpeton, ND | Corrects previous blizzard report from 1 SSW Wahpeton. AWOS station KBWP Wahpeton AP ND reports blizzard conditions from 10:15am to 5:35pm. |
| Jan 18, 10:15 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Sse Cooperstown, ND | AWOS station KS32 Cooperstown AP ND. |
| Jan 18, 10:31 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 W Herman, MN | MN131 Herman MNDOT site reports ongoing blizzard. |
| Jan 18, 10:40 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 8 E Goodridge, MN | Goodridge - MP 71.8 (MN118) reports blizzard conditions from 10:40am to 4:30pm. |
| Jan 18, 10:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Se Dilworth, MN | Dilworth - MP 5 (MN013): reports intermittent blizzard conditions from 10:55am to 3:05pm. |
| Jan 18, 11:10 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Wsw Lake Park, MN | Lake Park - MP 32 (MN062) Blizzard conditions from 11:10am to 6:35pm. |
| Jan 18, 11:45 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 N Rothsay, MN | Rothsay - MP 38 (MN014) reports blizzard conditions from 11:45am to 4:30pm. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 277 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
- 866 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 174 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
943 WWUS43 KFGF 171843 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 MNZ029-030-040-180245- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260117T2100Z/ Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, and Elbow Lake 1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas of blowing snow expected. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow this afternoon. Whiteout conditions are expected tomorrow and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-180245- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.260118T0900Z-260119T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T0900Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Drayton, Michigan, Cando, Langdon, Lankin, Hallock, Crookston, Mayville, Finley, East Grand Forks, Leeds, Cooperstown, New Rockford, Devils Lake, Warren, Grafton, Hillsboro, Grand Forks, and Cavalier 1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ002-003-013>015-022-027-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-180245- /O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ Norman-Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker- Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Fosston, Lisbon, Gwinner, Fargo, Moorhead, Valley City, Thief River Falls, Forman, Ada, Wahpeton, Detroit Lakes, Mahnomen, Halstad, and Red Lake Falls 1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ005-008-180245- /O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ Roseau-East Marshall- Including the cities of Newfolden, Middle River, and Roseau 1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...East Marshall and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-180245- /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.260118T1200Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Baudette, Bemidji, Wadena, Two Inlets, Red Lake, Bagley, Park Rapids, New York Mills, and Lake Itasca 1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
9 follow-up statements
119 WWUS43 KFGF 180238 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 838 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-181045- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T0900Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Warren, Devils Lake, Cavalier, Hillsboro, New Rockford, Leeds, East Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Grand Forks, Langdon, Michigan, Hallock, Mayville, Lankin, Drayton, Grafton, Crookston, and Finley 838 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ038-039-049-052- 053-181045- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Forman, Gwinner, Fosston, Newfolden, Roseau, Detroit Lakes, Fargo, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Middle River, Elbow Lake, Valley City, Lisbon, Halstad, Mahnomen, Moorhead, Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Ada, and Fergus Falls 838 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-181045- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.260118T1200Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of New York Mills, Bemidji, Red Lake, Lake Itasca, Bagley, Wadena, Baudette, Two Inlets, and Park Rapids 838 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Thomas
731 WWUS43 KFGF 181003 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 403 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-181815- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Warren, Finley, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Crookston, Leeds, Michigan, Hillsboro, Langdon, Lankin, Devils Lake, Drayton, Grafton, New Rockford, Grand Forks, Cando, Cavalier, and Mayville 403 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions developing early this morning and lasting into evening. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ038-039-049-052- 053-181815- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Gwinner, Newfolden, Moorhead, Wahpeton, Mahnomen, Breckenridge, Forman, Halstad, Ada, Elbow Lake, Fergus Falls, Fosston, Fargo, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Middle River, Detroit Lakes, Lisbon, Valley City, and Roseau 403 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions developing mid morning and lasting into evening. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-181815- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.260118T1200Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Baudette, New York Mills, Bagley, Two Inlets, Bemidji, Lake Itasca, Red Lake, Park Rapids, and Wadena 403 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING.. * WHAT...Snow this morning, then areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Riddle
991 WWUS43 KFGF 181453 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 853 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-182300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Leeds, Grafton, Drayton, Hallock, Lankin, Langdon, Finley, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Cavalier, Mayville, Warren, New Rockford, Hillsboro, Devils Lake, Cooperstown, and Michigan 853 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions developing this morning and lasting into the evening. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ038-039-049-052- 053-182300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Fargo, Valley City, Roseau, Gwinner, Ada, Thief River Falls, Newfolden, Mahnomen, Moorhead, Elbow Lake, Lisbon, Breckenridge, Middle River, Forman, Detroit Lakes, Fosston, Halstad, Red Lake Falls, Wahpeton, and Fergus Falls 853 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions developing this morning and lasting into the evening. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-182300- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Bemidji, Lake Itasca, Two Inlets, Bagley, New York Mills, Red Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Baudette 853 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow this morning, then areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Rafferty
953 WWUS43 KFGF 181940 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 140 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-190300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Leeds, Grafton, Drayton, Hallock, Lankin, Langdon, Finley, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Cavalier, Mayville, Warren, New Rockford, Hillsboro, Devils Lake, Cooperstown, and Michigan 140 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ038-039-049-052- 053-190300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Fargo, Valley City, Roseau, Gwinner, Ada, Thief River Falls, Newfolden, Mahnomen, Moorhead, Elbow Lake, Lisbon, Breckenridge, Middle River, Forman, Detroit Lakes, Fosston, Halstad, Red Lake Falls, Wahpeton, and Fergus Falls 140 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Bemidji, Lake Itasca, Two Inlets, Bagley, New York Mills, Red Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Baudette 140 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Rafferty
130 WWUS43 KFGF 182141 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 341 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 NDZ006-014-015-024-028-038-049-052-190300- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Devils Lake, Valley City, Lisbon, Gwinner, Forman, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Cando, and Leeds 341 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ007-008-016-026-027-029-030-054-190300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh- Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Drayton, Cavalier, Warren, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Hallock, Lankin, Langdon, Crookston, Finley, Mayville, Hillsboro, Michigan, and Grafton 341 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ039-053-190300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Halstad, Moorhead, Red Lake Falls, Newfolden, Elbow Lake, Middle River, Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Fosston, Roseau, Thief River Falls, Ada, Fargo, and Mahnomen 341 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Bemidji, Baudette, Lake Itasca, Bagley, New York Mills, Wadena, Red Lake, and Two Inlets 341 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
100 WWUS43 KFGF 182144 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-016-026- 027-029-030-039-053-054-190300- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Newfolden, Elbow Lake, Warren, Lankin, Fosston, Roseau, Mahnomen, Grafton, Red Lake Falls, Cavalier, Middle River, Wahpeton, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Hallock, Langdon, Crookston, Fargo, Michigan, Finley, Drayton, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Breckenridge, Ada, Halstad, Mayville, Thief River Falls, Hillsboro, and Detroit Lakes 344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Bemidji, Baudette, Lake Itasca, Bagley, New York Mills, Wadena, Red Lake, and Two Inlets 344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NDZ006-014-015-024-028-038-049-052-190300- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Devils Lake, Valley City, Lisbon, Gwinner, Forman, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Cando, and Leeds 344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux
523 WWUS43 KFGF 182348 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 548 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ005-008-013>015-NDZ007-026-029-054-190100- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier- Nelson-Steele-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Langdon, Red Lake Falls, Roseau, Thief River Falls, Finley, Lankin, Middle River, Newfolden, Michigan, and Fosston 548 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ NDZ006-014-015-024-028-038-049-052-190100- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/ Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Forman, Leeds, Lisbon, Cando, Cooperstown, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Valley City, and Gwinner 548 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-190100- /O.EXP.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena- Including the cities of Bagley, Park Rapids, Lake Itasca, Wadena, Baudette, New York Mills, Bemidji, Red Lake, and Two Inlets 548 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The threat has ended. $$ MNZ001>004-007-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-030-039-053-190600- /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0600Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Mahnomen-West Becker- Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks- Traill-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of East Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Moorhead, Mahnomen, Crookston, Breckenridge, Hallock, Grand Forks, Halstad, Elbow Lake, Fergus Falls, Cavalier, Fargo, Detroit Lakes, Hillsboro, Grafton, Mayville, Warren, Drayton, and Ada 548 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ Thomas
858 WWUS43 KFGF 190302 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 902 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ022-NDZ008-016-027-030-039-190415- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0600Z/ Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill-Cass- Including the cities of Fargo, Hillsboro, Grafton, Cavalier, Grand Forks, Mayville, Drayton, and Mahnomen 902 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ MNZ001>004-007-027-029-030-040-NDZ053-190600- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0600Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Richland- Including the cities of East Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Detroit Lakes, Elbow Lake, Crookston, Breckenridge, Hallock, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Halstad, Warren, and Ada 902 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ Thomas
216 WWUS43 KFGF 190549 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1149 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 MNZ001>004-007-027-029-030-040-NDZ053-190700- /O.EXP.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0600Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Richland- Including the cities of East Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Detroit Lakes, Elbow Lake, Crookston, Breckenridge, Hallock, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Halstad, Warren, and Ada 1149 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... $$ Thomas
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 6:01 PM CST | Blizzard Warning | FGF | Cass, Grand Forks, Pembina, Richland, Traill, Walsh | 18 hr |
| Jan 17, 12:43 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Eddy, Griggs, Ramsey, Ransom and 2 more | 29 hr |
| Jan 17, 12:45 PM CST | Cold Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more | 47 hr |
| Jan 17, 11:54 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin | 3 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.