WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 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

255 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead drifting and blowing snow, with reduced visibilities below one mile at times.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute today and morning commute Friday. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

702 PM CST Thu Dec 27 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-

702 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

DAY ONE...Tonight

Blizzard conditions will continue along and west of the Red River Valley, where wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Snow will

continue across southeast North Dakota and west central Minnesota, with 2 to 4 additional inches of snow expected. Wind chills will

fall to 30 below zero, mainly along and west of the Red River Valley.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Hazardous wind chills as low as 30 below zero are expected Friday and Saturday mornings.

After a brief period of slightly warmer temperatures Saturday and Sunday, much colder air arrives early next week. Winds chills may fall to 30 below zero Monday and Tuesday afternoons and 40 below zero Monday and Tuesday nights.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snow amounts, visibility, and poor road conditions are appreciated.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 11pm. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 2. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -2 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -22. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -21. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 11. North northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 5. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.