Winter Storm Warning and Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

311 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-

Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-

Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette,

Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah,

Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh,

Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, and Bemidji

311 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST

THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel

conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday.

Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will

cause widespread blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills

as low as 35 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as

30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods

of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel

difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited

visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road

conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by

calling 5 1 1.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

345 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

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-Wilkin-

West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-

Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-

Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-

Richland-Western Walsh County-

345 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North

Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Heavy snow of 5 to 8 inches expected across the Devils Lake Basin

into the northern Red River Valley. Elsewhere, 2 to 5 inches of

snow are expected. Strong north winds will cause blowing snow and

significant visibility restrictions. Near blizzard conditions are

expected in open country most areas. Open country blizzard

conditions will occur within the central and northern Red River

Valley where winds and snow amounts are highest.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Snow and blowing snow will continue into Thursday morning before

tapering off. Wind chills will be in the -25 to -35 range Thursday

morning.

Arctic air will bring dangerous wind chills Thursday night through

next Monday night.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

311 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-

Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-

Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada,

Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren,

Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche,

St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope,

Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland

311 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Near zero visibility

expected in open country within the Red River Valley. Total snow

accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. Travel will be very

dangerous to impossible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and

southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will

cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant

drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 40

below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to

exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are

expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds

and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout

conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If

you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get

stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for

the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Short Term Forecast

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

436 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-

East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-

North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Towner-

Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-

Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Western Walsh County-

Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada,

Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau,

Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden,

Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah,

Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh,

Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush,

Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake,

Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Cando, Langdon,

Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,

Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton,

Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna,

Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro,

Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin

436 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

.NOW...

Increasing snowfall across the region combined with gusty winds

are leading to reduced visibilities. Heavier snow to arrive this

evening leading to blizzard conditions in the northern Red River

Valley. Motorists are urged to drive carefully if travel is

required.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Duluth MN

253 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTRY MIX DEVELOPING THEN SWITCHING TO SNOW ACROSS NORTHEAST

MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY...

.Snow will spread through the Northland from the northwest

tonight into Thursday, bringing widespread snowfall of 2 to 6

inches with some higher amounts in spots. A couple of narrow bands

of heavier snow are expected to develop, one over far northern

Minnesota tonight and the other over parts of northern Wisconsin

on Thursday. Some areas will get light freezing rain or freezing

drizzle tonight prior to the snow, possibly setting up a glaze of

ice on roads prior to adding snow to the roads. Temperatures will

plummet overnight into Thursday, and gusty northwest winds will

accompany the influx of cold air. Expect periods of low visibility

because of the wind accompanying the snow leading to blowing snow

in open areas. Travel conditions will be particularly difficult

Thursday morning during the height of this storm. The snow should

primarily dissipate by the middle of Thursday afternoon, but there

will be lingering lake effect snow downwind of Lake Superior into

northern Wisconsin into Thursday night.

Northern Cook/Northern Lake-Southern Lake/North Shore-

Southern Cook/North Shore-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-

South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-Pine-Douglas-Burnett-

Washburn-

Including the cities of Isabella, Two Harbors, Silver Bay,

Grand Marais, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,

Pine City, Hinckley, Superior, Grantsburg, and Spooner

253 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT

TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation to snow expected. Plan on slippery

road conditions, including during the morning commute on

Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice

accumulations of a light glaze are expected. Highest snow

amounts are most likely in the Arrowhead and in northern

Wisconsin.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and east central,

north central and northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at

times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for

slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while

driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be obtained

by calling 511 in state, or 1-800-542-0220. For Wisconsin, call

511 in state, or 1-866-511-9472

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Duluth MN

253 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTRY MIX DEVELOPING THEN SWITCHING TO SNOW ACROSS NORTHEAST

MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY...

.Snow will spread through the Northland from the northwest

tonight into Thursday, bringing widespread snowfall of 2 to 6

inches with some higher amounts in spots. A couple of narrow bands

of heavier snow are expected to develop, one over far northern

Minnesota tonight and the other over parts of northern Wisconsin

on Thursday. Some areas will get light freezing rain or freezing

drizzle tonight prior to the snow, possibly setting up a glaze of

ice on roads prior to adding snow to the roads. Temperatures will

plummet overnight into Thursday, and gusty northwest winds will

accompany the influx of cold air. Expect periods of low visibility

because of the wind accompanying the snow leading to blowing snow

in open areas. Travel conditions will be particularly difficult

Thursday morning during the height of this storm. The snow should

primarily dissipate by the middle of Thursday afternoon, but there

will be lingering lake effect snow downwind of Lake Superior into

northern Wisconsin into Thursday night.

Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis-

North Cass-South Itasca-

Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork,

Hibbing, Walker, and Grand Rapids

253 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS

EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation to snow expected. Plan on slippery

road conditions, including during the morning commute on

Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with

locally higher amounts possible in a narrow band, and ice

accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at

times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for

slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while

driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be obtained

by calling 511 in state, or 1-800-542-0220. For Wisconsin, call

511 in state, or 1-866-511-9472

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

225 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...NARROW BAND OF HEAVY SNOW APPEARS LIKELY TO SET UP FROM ALBERT

LEA TOWARD LADYSMITH AND EAU CLAIRE LATE TONIGHT...

.Mixed wintry precipitation will push into western Minnesota this

evening with a second area developing later tonight further east

from south central Minnesota to northwest Wisconsin. Precipitation

will change over to all snow by Thursday morning. A narrow swath

of heavy snow with accumulations of 4 to 7 inches is expected to

fall along an axis from Albert Lea, up through Ladysmith and Eau

Claire. Outside of this area accumulations will be lower, with 1

to 3 inches expected.

Strong northwest winds will develop late tonight and continue

through Thursday. The strongest winds will be found from west

central to south central Minnesota where winds could gust to

40 mph. This will result in areas of blowing snow with some brief

instances of whiteout conditions, especially across southeast

Minnesota.

Temperatures will plummet into the single digits and teens late

tonight which may cause a flash freeze on area roadways. Hazardous

travel conditions are expected, especially Thursday morning and

afternoon.

The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning

along an east of a line from Albert Lea to Red Wing and up

through Barron County, WI. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in

effect for areas west of this line, encompassing Polk and St.

Croix counties in Wisconsin and most of southern Minnesota.

Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-

Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-

Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-

Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-

Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-

Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,

Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River,

Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar,

Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,

Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee,

Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato,

and Osceola

225 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT

TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,

including during the morning commute on Thursday. Total snow

accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east

central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause

areas of blowing and drifting snow. Be prepared for reduced

visibilities at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero

will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will

cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered

roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at

511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in

either state.