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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND
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.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1:10 AM CDT | SNOW 5 | Fairmount, ND | Light snow current. |
| Mar 15, 1:35 AM CDT | SNOW 1 | Dent, MN | Light Snow Falling. |
| Mar 15, 1:36 AM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | Wadena, MN | Report of 2-3 inches. Light snow falling. |
| Mar 15, 1:39 AM CDT | SNOW 4.5 | Wahpeton, ND | Report of 4-5 inches. Light Snow currently. |
| Mar 15, 4:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1 | Henning, MN | Light snow currently. |
| Mar 15, 4:20 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Great Bend, ND | light snow at time of report. |
| Mar 15, 5:22 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | New York Mills, MN | |
| Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | Abercrombie, ND | Cocorahs station ND-RC-8 Abercrombie ND 0.2 NW. |
| Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Fergus Falls, MN | |
| Mar 15, 6:09 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Hankinson, ND | |
| Mar 15, 6:38 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | 2 S Parkers Prairie, MN | Report from along the Douglas and Otter Tail county line. |
| Mar 15, 6:39 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Enderlin, ND | |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | 1 Ne Wadena, MN | Cocorahs station MN-WD-12 Wadena MN 1.0 NE. |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 2 Wsw Deer Creek, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OT-7 Deer Creek MN 2.0 WSW. |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.8 | 6 Ene Ashby, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OT-57 Ashby MN 5.5 ENE. |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.8 | 6 Nne Fergus Falls, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OT-16 Fergus Falls MN 5.6 NNE. |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | 3 S Hoffman, MN | Cocorahs station MN-GR-4 Kensington MN 4.1 W. |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.1 | Lisbon, ND | CO-OP Observer station LISN8 Lisbon ND. |
| Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Ne Clitherall, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OT-58 Woodland Park MN 2.1 W. |
| Mar 15, 7:30 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | 1 Ssw New York Mills, MN | CO-OP Observer station NYMM5 New York Mills MN. |
| Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 0.5 | 3 N Menahga, MN | Cocorahs station MN-WD-11 Menahga MN 3.1 N. |
| Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | 5 S Menahga, MN | Public report via social media. Estimated. Event total. |
| Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | 6 Sw Lawndale, MN | Cocorahs station MN-WK-7 Rothsay MN 9.1 WNW. |
| Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.1 | 5 W Ottertail, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OT-13 Richville MN 5.8 SSW. |
| Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.7 | 2 Nnw Milnor, ND | Cocorahs station ND-RS-4 Milnor ND 1.8 NNW. |
| Mar 15, 8:09 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | Pelican Rapids, MN | |
| Mar 15, 9:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Battle Lake, MN | Public 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.
- 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
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
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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...RiddleHazardous 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:19 AM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | FGF | Grant, Otter Tail, Wadena, Wilkin | 8 hr |
| Mar 13, 11:30 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Becker, Clay, Grant, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Wadena and 1 more | 59 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.