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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 13, 20264 counties in Minnesota; Ransom County, Richland County, Sargent County, North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this winter storm warning at Mar 13, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT for 4 counties in Minnesota; Ransom County, Richland County, Sargent County, North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 14, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 27 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
Mar 13, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT (16:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2026, 9:20 AM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND

Counties Grant County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:33 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 15, 1:10 AM CDTSNOW 5Fairmount, NDLight snow current.
Mar 15, 1:35 AM CDTSNOW 1Dent, MNLight Snow Falling.
Mar 15, 1:36 AM CDTSNOW 2.5Wadena, MNReport of 2-3 inches. Light snow falling.
Mar 15, 1:39 AM CDTSNOW 4.5Wahpeton, NDReport of 4-5 inches. Light Snow currently.
Mar 15, 4:00 AM CDTSNOW 1Henning, MNLight snow currently.
Mar 15, 4:20 AM CDTSNOW 6Great Bend, NDlight snow at time of report.
Mar 15, 5:22 AM CDTSNOW 3New York Mills, MN
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 2Abercrombie, NDCocorahs station ND-RC-8 Abercrombie ND 0.2 NW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Fergus Falls, MN
Mar 15, 6:09 AM CDTSNOW 6Hankinson, ND
Mar 15, 6:38 AM CDTSNOW 62 S Parkers Prairie, MNReport from along the Douglas and Otter Tail county line.
Mar 15, 6:39 AM CDTSNOW 4Enderlin, ND
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 21 Ne Wadena, MNCocorahs station MN-WD-12 Wadena MN 1.0 NE.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.52 Wsw Deer Creek, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-7 Deer Creek MN 2.0 WSW.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.86 Ene Ashby, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-57 Ashby MN 5.5 ENE.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.86 Nne Fergus Falls, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-16 Fergus Falls MN 5.6 NNE.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 33 S Hoffman, MNCocorahs station MN-GR-4 Kensington MN 4.1 W.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.1Lisbon, NDCO-OP Observer station LISN8 Lisbon ND.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.54 Ne Clitherall, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-58 Woodland Park MN 2.1 W.
Mar 15, 7:30 AM CDTSNOW 21 Ssw New York Mills, MNCO-OP Observer station NYMM5 New York Mills MN.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 0.53 N Menahga, MNCocorahs station MN-WD-11 Menahga MN 3.1 N.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.55 S Menahga, MNPublic report via social media. Estimated. Event total.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 26 Sw Lawndale, MNCocorahs station MN-WK-7 Rothsay MN 9.1 WNW.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.15 W Ottertail, MNCocorahs station MN-OT-13 Richville MN 5.8 SSW.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.72 Nnw Milnor, NDCocorahs station ND-RS-4 Milnor ND 1.8 NNW.
Mar 15, 8:09 AM CDTSNOW 2Pelican Rapids, MN
Mar 15, 9:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Battle Lake, MNPublic report via social media. Estimated. Event total. Reporter said Around 4" in rural Battle Lake MN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.5 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2026-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2026-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 171 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
971 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
208 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

736 
WWUS43 KFGF 131630
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1130 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-140030-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0004.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Gwinner, Forman, Wahpeton, Breckenridge,
and Lisbon
1130 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility 
  below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open 
  country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-140030-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0004.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Wadena, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, and New
York Mills
1130 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-140030-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Valley City, Fargo, and Moorhead
1130 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-140030-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids, and Two
Inlets
1130 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations up to four inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Perroux
6 follow-up statements
128 
WWUS43 KFGF 140019
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
719 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-140830-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Gwinner, Lisbon, Breckenridge, Forman,
and Wahpeton
719 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM 
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility 
  below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open 
  country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-140830-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Elbow Lake, Wadena, Fergus Falls, and New
York Mills
719 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM 
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-140830-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Valley City, Moorhead, and Fargo
719 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 
PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-140830-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids, and Two
Inlets
719 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 
PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations up to four inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DJR
048 
WWUS43 KFGF 140817
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-141630-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Forman, Wahpeton, Gwinner, Breckenridge,
and Lisbon
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility 
  below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open 
  country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-141630-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Wadena, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, and New
York Mills
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-141630-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260314T1800Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Valley City, Fargo, and Moorhead
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-141630-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Two Inlets, and Park
Rapids
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Riddle
528 
WWUS43 KFGF 141958
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
258 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-150400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Forman, Wahpeton, Lisbon, Breckenridge,
and Gwinner
258 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot possible near the South Dakota border. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow amounts, near blizzard conditions, and 
  significant drifting will make travel dangerous and potentially 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you. Items in a winter storm kit should include 
water, a first aid kit, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, 
blankets, extra clothing, and anything else that would help you 
survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-150400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Wadena, New York Mills, and
Elbow Lake
258 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Localized totals up to a 
  foot possible near the South Dakota border. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow amounts, near blizzard conditions, and 
  significant drifting will make travel dangerous and potentially 
  impossible, particularly in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you. Items in a winter storm kit should include 
water, a first aid kit, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, 
blankets, extra clothing, and anything else that would help you 
survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-150400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Valley City, Fargo, and Moorhead
258 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-150400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.260315T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, and Two
Inlets
258 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CJ
995 
WWUS43 KFGF 150459
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1159 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-151400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Wahpeton, Forman, Gwinner, Lisbon, and
Breckenridge
1159 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow amounts, near blizzard conditions, and 
  significant drifting will make travel dangerous and potentially 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden 
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the 
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your 
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially 
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is 
winterized and in good working order.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-151400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Wadena, Elbow Lake, Fergus Falls, and New
York Mills
1159 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow amounts, near blizzard conditions, and 
  significant drifting will make travel dangerous and potentially 
  impossible, particularly in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden 
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the 
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your 
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially 
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is 
winterized and in good working order.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-151400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and Valley City
1159 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country.

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-151400-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Two Inlets, Park Rapids, and Detroit
Lakes
1159 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing 
  snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make 
  travel dangerous, especially in open country.

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

JR
525 
WWUS43 KFGF 151127
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
627 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-151930-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Forman, Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Gwinner,
and Lisbon
627 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow this morning. Areas of blowing snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous.  Gusty north winds will cause 
  reductions in visibilities at times in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. 
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-151930-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Wadena, Elbow Lake, New York Mills, and
Fergus Falls
627 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous.  Visibilities may be reduced 
  at times in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-151930-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and Valley City
627 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Patches of light snow. Patchy blowing snow possible in open 
  country. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.


&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-151930-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Two Inlets, Detroit Lakes, and Park
Rapids
627 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Patchy light snow.  Patchy blowing snow in open country. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.


&&

$$

Riddle
754 
WWUS43 KFGF 151420
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
920 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MNZ029-NDZ049-052-053-152230-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Wilkin-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Wahpeton, Gwinner, Breckenridge, Forman,
and Lisbon
920 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, 
  Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ030>032-040-152230-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of New York Mills, Fergus Falls, Wadena, and
Elbow Lake
920 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-152230-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Valley City, Fargo, and Moorhead
920 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ024-027-028-152230-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
Including the cities of Two Inlets, Park Rapids, and Detroit
Lakes
920 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Hubbard, East Becker, and West Becker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow 
  is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be 
  lofted and briefly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Perroux

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 13, 7:22 AM CDT, 4 hours 8 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Large storm system moving east thru South Dakota into southern Minnesota this weekend. Trends are a tad north with now a 70 percent chance of advisory impacts in the far southern forecast area and 30 percent chance of warning impact. Winter Storm watch issued for this system per WPC conf call collab.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 7:22 AM CDT, 4 hours 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
722 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Large storm system moving east thru South Dakota into southern
  Minnesota this weekend. Trends are a tad north with now a 70
  percent chance of advisory impacts in the far southern
  forecast area and 30 percent chance of warning impact. Winter
  Storm watch issued for this system per WPC conf call collab.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 719 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Todays headlines have all expired.

UPDATE
Issued at 504 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Dropped all the warnings for high wind and winter weather and
only thing left if a winter wx advisory that was issued for
lingering drifting snow impacts. Conf call held with WPC winter
desk to cooridinate and expansion of winter storm watch for Sat
late aftn/evening into Sunday for far southern fcst area as
chances for 6 inches or more of snow has increased.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1239 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...Synopsis...

Surface analysis this afternoon shows a surface low centered
roughly over Williston down through Fort Berthold Reservation.
This is connected to a thermal ridge bringing temperatures in
the 40s and 50s to western North Dakota with strong winds
already developing in eastern Montana behind the surface trough.
Strong warm air advection snow is ongoing this afternoon and
moving eastward towards our area. Strong instability is
contributing to moderate to heavy snowfall rates across the
northern tier of North Dakota and is expected to continue
eastward. Through the remainder of the afternoon, heavy snow is
still expected with a swath of 2-8 inches of snow likely along
and north of US Highway 2.

As the surface low approaches, winds aloft increase
dramatically. VWP observations indicates roughly 80-90 knots of
wind across eastern Montana which should translate eastward
through the afternoon. While the maximum of the jet should pass
to our south based on current observations, winds will increase
on the backside of this low pressure system, bringing high winds
and blizzard conditions to the region. Winds greatly improve
after 7 AM tomorrow, with only lingering patchy blowing snow in
the mid to late morning hours expected. Accumulating snow should
exit the entire region by early tomorrow afternoon at the latest
for our eastern zones, bringing limited impacts Friday.

The next chance for impactful weather will come late this
weekend as another strong system develops, but the center of
which passes to our south. Accumulating snow is possible in our
southern tier of zones and with the expectation for additional
stronger northerly winds, blowing snow is possible depending on
the state of the snowpack by then. There is a strong signal for
warming by late next week as large scale ridging takes hold
over the northwest. Until then, we remain susceptible to
shortwaves within the flow which carry a low predictability.

...WINTER STORM AND HIGH WINDS...

The surface low over western North Dakota will continue to
propagate east-southeastward through the afternoon based on QG
forcing trends aloft. As this occurs, isentropic ascent
contributing to ongoing snowfall will push more into our area.
The strong nature of the synoptic forcing, coupled with strong
frontogenesis, will allow for organized banding bringing
moderate to heavy snowfall rates of 0.50-1+ inch per hour to
areas along and north of US Highway 2. Based on webcam
observations, this appears to be ongoing in the vicinity of the
Turtle Mountains where 700mb frontogenesis is maximized.
Depending on the evolution of the frontogenesis through the
afternoon, snowfall amounts will tend to fall towards the higher
total potential of 6-8 inches when all is said and done. More
broadly, synoptically driven snowfall will bring a swath of at
least 2 inches along and north of US Highway 2 with the embedded
6-8 inches where banding is. Where the 6-8 inches falls has a
lower predictability than the broad 2 inches thanks to the
inherent low predictability of frontogenetic forcing
propagation. Regardless, expect moderate to major impacts to
travel primarily due to heavy snowfall rates creating whiteout
conditions, with at least some blowing snow ongoing.

As the surface low approaches around Grand Forks, winds will
significantly increase west of the low. Direction will depend on
location relative to the surface low, with those to the
northwest of the low experiencing strong northwesterly winds
with gusts up to 60 mph. The pressure gradient along the
backside of this low approaches 115 microbars/kilometer, which
is very strong. Sustained winds will be at least 40 mph on the
backside of this, with the potential for 60 mph gusts. The
strongest winds, however, will be closer to the strongest cold
air advection, convection, and behind the surface pressure
trough. Here, an 80-90 knot jet aloft exists which may mix down
gusts of 60-70 mph. Surface based instability also is expected
to exist in the southern portions of our area, so showers and
thunderstorms may develop along this surface pressure trough.
This will be enough to bring the threat of dangerous wind gusts
up to 80 mph. Due to the necessity of convection to contribute
to this, where this occurs will be localized and also carry a
lower predictability horizon, similar to how severe weather is
for us. Winds will peak generally after 6PM before rapidly
tapering off after 6 AM.

The aforementioned winds and accumulated snowfall will
contribute to blowing snow issues, including blizzard conditions
where falling snow is ongoing. As the surface low passes, there
will remain weaker synoptic forcing bringing continued light
snow through the evening and overnight hours. Within areas of
light snow and with accumulated snow of 2 inches or greater,
widespread whiteout conditions are expected to develop as
sustained winds between 40-50 mph will easily be enough to push
blowing snow probabilities to 100%. Even in the absence of 2
inches of blowable snow, any falling snow will be enough to
create periods of whiteout conditions, particularly in open
country. The heaviest impacts will be felt between 6 PM and 12
AM, with a quick tapering off as winds diminish after midnight.
Blowing snow will continue after this period but we should start
to see impacts improve as the winds diminish.

Conditions for everyone will improve by 7AM for most, with
accumulating snow lingering in the Lake of the Woods/Beltrami
area through mid to late morning. By the afternoon, everyone
should be well past this system with impacts becoming minimal.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 719 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Skies are actually mostly clear to partly cloudy in an area
where colder and drier air is advecting southward which is with
in the RRV and parts of NW MN. Automated sensors though showing
some ceilings due to ice crystals. Winds diminishing further
today and then light tonight. Idea is for clearing to work east
as well and MVFR clouds exiting DVL region too thru the morning.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     evening for NDZ049-052-053.
MN...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     evening for MNZ029.
     Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday
     evening for MNZ030>032-040.

&&

UPDATE...Riddle
DISCUSSION...Perroux
AVIATION...Riddle
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 5:42 AM CDT, 5 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
542 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-054-141045-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
542 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

MNZ029>032-040-NDZ049-052-053-141045-
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
542 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota and west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Large storm system moving east thru South Dakota into southern
Minnesota this weekend. Trends are a tad north with now a 70
percent chance of advisory impacts in the far southern forecast
area and 30 percent chance of warning impact.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 13, 6:14 AM CDT, 5 hours 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
614 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0614 AM     Snow             Hatton                  47.64N 97.46W
03/13/2026  M5.0 Inch        Traill             ND   Public

            Storm Total.

0614 AM     Snow             Walhalla                48.92N 97.92W
03/13/2026  M5.3 Inch        Pembina            ND   Public

            Storm total.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 13, 6:26 AM CDT, 5 hours 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
626 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1250 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 W Herman              45.80N 96.23W
03/13/2026  M71 MPH          Grant              MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN131 Herman MN DOT.

1015 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SE Gwinner            46.22N 97.65W
03/12/2026  M67 MPH          Sargent            ND   AWOS

            AWOS station KGWR Gwinner AP ND.

1153 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNW Fargo             46.93N 96.82W
03/12/2026  M64 MPH          Cass               ND   ASOS

            ASOS station KFAR Fargo AP ND.

0100 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Tenney              46.04N 96.49W
03/13/2026  M64 MPH          Wilkin             MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN054 Tenney MN DOT.

1205 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NNW Kent              46.47N 96.71W
03/13/2026  M63 MPH          Wilkin             MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN135 Kent MN DOT.

0445 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N Beltrami            47.57N 96.53W
03/13/2026  M63 MPH          Polk               MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN114 Beltrami MN DOT.

1155 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSW Wahpeton          46.25N 96.62W
03/12/2026  M62 MPH          Richland           ND   AWOS

            AWOS station KBWP Wahpeton AP ND.

1215 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Elbow Lake        45.98N 96.00W
03/13/2026  M58 MPH          Grant              MN   AWOS

            AWOS station KY63 Elbow Lake AP MN.

1250 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 WNW Dalton            46.21N 96.02W
03/13/2026  M58 MPH          Otter Tail         MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN130 Fergus Falls MN DOT.

1255 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 W Fergus Falls        46.28N 96.15W
03/13/2026  M56 MPH          Otter Tail         MN   AWOS

            AWOS station KFFM Fergus Falls AP MN.

1155 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSE Cooperstown       47.42N 98.10W
03/12/2026  M55 MPH          Griggs             ND   AWOS

            AWOS station KS32 Cooperstown AP ND.

1210 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N Rothsay             46.49N 96.29W
03/13/2026  M55 MPH          Wilkin             MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN014 Rothsay MN DOT.

1020 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Lisbon            46.44N 97.72W
03/12/2026  M54 MPH          Ransom             ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 325239 Lisbon ND NDAWN.

1150 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSW Mooreton          46.22N 96.89W
03/12/2026  M54 MPH          Richland           ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 329709 Mooreton ND NDAWN.

0155 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SE Campbell           46.06N 96.37W
03/13/2026  M54 MPH          Wilkin             MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 211245 Campbell MN NDAWN.

1031 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 WNW Grand Forks       47.95N 97.18W
03/12/2026  M53 MPH          Grand Forks        ND   ASOS

            ASOS station KGFK Grand Forks AP ND.

1225 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NE Dwight             46.35N 96.67W
03/13/2026  M53 MPH          Richland           ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 329109 Wahpeton ND NDAWN.

1249 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 N Mcleod              46.47N 97.32W
03/13/2026  M52 MPH          Ransom             ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SNGN8 Lisbon ND 18 E.

1255 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Mallory                 47.88N 96.92W
03/13/2026  M52 MPH          Polk               MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN060 E Grand Forks MN DOT.

0145 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SE Dilworth           46.85N 96.67W
03/13/2026  M52 MPH          Clay               MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN013 Dilworth MN DOT.

0615 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Valley City        46.93N 98.02W
03/13/2026  M52 MPH          Barnes             ND   AWOS

            AWOS station KBAC Valley City AP ND.

0955 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 W Herman              45.80N 96.23W
03/12/2026  M51 MPH          Grant              MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN131 Herman MN DOT.

1035 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WSW Brampton          45.98N 97.82W
03/12/2026  M51 MPH          Sargent            ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 323117 Brampton ND NDAWN.

1215 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSE Dilworth          46.83N 96.67W
03/13/2026  M51 MPH          Clay               MN   AWOS

            AWOS station KJKJ Moorhead AP MN.

1115 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 N Leonard             46.73N 97.24W
03/12/2026  M50 MPH          Cass               ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 324969 Leonard ND NDAWN.

0355 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Frazee            46.71N 95.69W
03/13/2026  M50 MPH          Otter Tail         MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN132 Frazee MN DOT.

0755 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Baker                   48.17N 99.65W
03/12/2026  M49 MPH          Benson             ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 320509 Baker ND NDAWN.

0855 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WSW Brampton          45.98N 97.82W
03/12/2026  M49 MPH          Sargent            ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 323117 Brampton ND NDAWN.

0955 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NNE Kathryn           46.75N 97.91W
03/12/2026  M49 MPH          Barnes             ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 322959 Fingal ND NDAWN.

1045 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 ENE Hendrum           47.30N 96.73W
03/12/2026  M49 MPH          Norman             MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MN058 Halstad MN DOT.

1255 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Fargo             46.90N 96.81W
03/13/2026  M49 MPH          Cass               ND   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 322858 Fargo ND NDAWN.

0715 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Cando             48.48N 99.23W
03/12/2026  M47 MPH          Towner             ND   AWOS

            AWOS station K9D7 Cando AP ND.

0220 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Sabin             46.79N 96.61W
03/13/2026  M47 MPH          Clay               MN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 217409 Sabin MN NDAWN.

0804 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 W Devils Lake         48.12N 98.92W
03/12/2026  M46 MPH          Ramsey             ND   AWOS

            AWOS station KDVL Devils Lake AP ND.

0947 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNW Emerado           47.97N 97.40W
03/12/2026  M46 MPH          Grand Forks        ND   ASOS

            ASOS station KRDR Grand Forks ND AFB.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 13, 7:37 AM CDT, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
737 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     Snow             1 ENE Crookston         47.78N 96.59W
03/13/2026  M5.5 Inch        Polk               MN   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station MN-PK-13 Crookston MN 0.6
            ENE.

0630 AM     Snow             Cooperstown             47.45N 98.13W
03/13/2026  M0.6 Inch        Griggs             ND   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station ND-GG-3 Cooperstown ND 0.4
            WNW.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 13, 7:38 AM CDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
738 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     Snow             4 NW Park Rapids        46.97N 95.11W
03/13/2026  M7.5 Inch        Hubbard            MN   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station MN-HB-47 Park Rapids 4.1
            NNW.

0700 AM     Snow             Larimore                47.91N 97.62W
03/13/2026  M5.5 Inch        Grand Forks        ND   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station ND-GF-23 Larimore ND 0.4
            SE.

0700 AM     Snow             5 SSE Turtle River      47.52N 94.72W
03/13/2026  M4.7 Inch        Beltrami           MN   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station MN-BM-15 Bemidji MN 7.8
            ENE.

0700 AM     Snow             4 WSW Warroad           48.90N 95.41W
03/13/2026  M4.0 Inch        Roseau             MN   CO-OP Observer

            CO-OP Observer station WRUM5 Warroad MN 4 W.

0700 AM     Snow             Detroit Lakes           46.81N 95.85W
03/13/2026  M2.8 Inch        Becker             MN   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station MN-BK-36 Detroit Lakes MN
            0.5 NNW.

0700 AM     Snow             5 NNW Cormorant         46.80N 96.12W
03/13/2026  M1.0 Inch        Becker             MN   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station MN-BK-6 Lake Park MN 6.0 S.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 13, 7:53 AM CDT, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
753 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0740 AM     Snow             1 W Nevis               46.96N 94.85W
03/13/2026  M6.0 Inch        Hubbard            MN   Public

&&
Local storm report, Mar 13, 8:37 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
837 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0807 AM     Snow             Bemidji                 47.48N 94.88W
03/13/2026  M5.0 Inch        Beltrami           MN   Park/Forest Srvc

            Bemidji had 4 to 6 inches of snow with some
            drifting.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 3:19 AM CDTWinter Storm WatchFGFGrant, Otter Tail, Wadena, Wilkin8 hr
Mar 13, 11:30 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBecker, Clay, Grant, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Wadena and 1 more59 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.