Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

354 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette,Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah,Thief River Falls, and Red Lake Falls

354 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. The majority of accumulating snowfall is expected this evening into Thursday morning. Winds will increase on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel should be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Thursday afternoon and overnight. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Cold wind chills Thursday night as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

342 AM CST Wed Dec 26 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-

342 AM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The first round of snow will move into the region by this afternoon and continue into tonight. 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected for much of the region by Thursday morning. The heaviest snowfall is expected along and west of the Red River Valley.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There may be a brief break in snowfall Thursday morning. The second round of snow will bring at least 6 inches of additional snowfall to portions of southeast North Dakota and west central Minnesota Thursday into Thursday night. The potential exists for a narrow area of a foot or more of snow. There will be a sharp cut off to nearly no snow to the north during this period. Travel could be difficult to near impossible due to this heavy snow.

Winds will become north and increase on Thursday. Blizzard conditions are expected within the Red River Valley Thursday afternoon and overnight. Travel could be impossible.

Cold wind chills of 25 below to 30 below zero are also expected Thursday night into Friday morning.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snow, visibility, and poor road conditions would be appreciated during the winter storm.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 25 by 5am. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 26. Blustery, with a north wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before 3am, then patchy blowing snow after 5am. Low around 5. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -17. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 13. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow between 11am and noon. Cloudy, with a high near 14. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

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