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🚨 High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND 🚨
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* WHAT...West winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Holiday decorations and any other objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * WHAT...West winds 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday evening could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions. * WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Emmons, Grant, Morton, and Sioux Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday night could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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🚨 High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND 🚨
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* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams, and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday evening could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions. * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams, and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday evening could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions. * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday night could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions. * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday night could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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🚨 Winter Storm Watch issued December 16 at 4:37AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND 🚨
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. There is a 50 to 70 percent chance of at least 2 inches of snow, with a low chance of exceeding 4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and much of north central North Dakota. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills as low as 35 below zero are possible Thursday morning.
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 8:36PM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Holiday decorations and any other objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 11:46AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Holiday decorations and any other objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 3:34AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Holiday decorations and any other objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
December 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Hydrologic Outlook issued December 14 at 3:17PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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ESFBIS After the most recent cold weather, the Missouri River has been producing ice moving down through the Bismarck and Mandan area. Over night, that ice movement has slowed as ice began to accumulate down through the Kimball Bottom and University of Mary reach of the river. As of 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 14th the ice is accumulating in the area around the Fox Island boat ramp. This leading edge of ice filled river channel will continue to move upstream through the Bismarck and Mandan area and cause the river to continue to rise as flow becomes increasingly constricted by ice. Interestingly, while somewhat more ice has been produced than earlier expectations, there is still a wave of warmer weather due in Monday through Wednesday before cold weather returns on Thursday. This suggests the river will stop producing ice through the middle of the week, and the upstream edge of ice will likely erode back downstream for a couple of days. To what extent the area will see ice removal is unknown. Since 2010...the normal rise in the river as it develops its ice cover have ranged from a low of 4.9 feet to as much as 6.9 feet, often in well under 24 hours. The USGS river gage in Bismarck has been around a stage of 4.6 feet prior to the accumulating ice. This would suggest the reasonable range for the Missouri River once ice does accumulate will be between 9.5 and 11.5 feet. However, with ice constricting the normal flow in the river, there is always the potential for a smaller or larger rise than normal. Minor Flood Stage for the Missouri River in Bismarck is 14.5 feet. Residents along the river are advised to be prepared for rapidly rising water and should ensure their personal property, such as boat docks, are safely above the reasonably expected water levels. Lastly, when the eventual freezing of the river does take place, any problematic high water should be reported to your local emergency management office.
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 8:31AM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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Winds chills are above criteria and will continue to warm through the morning. Therefore, the Cold Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire on time.
December 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 12:13AM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 35 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 5:34PM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 35 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 4:26PM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 11:29AM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 8:33AM CST until December 13 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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Snow has ended. Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire on time.
December 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 4:30AM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 4:30AM CST until December 13 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Adams, Bowman, Golden Valley, Hettinger, and Slope Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibilities in areas of heavier snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to around 20 below zero early this morning. If traveling, be sure to carry a winter survival kit in case you become stranded.
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:02AM CST until December 13 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Adams, Bowman, Golden Valley, Hettinger, and Slope Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibilities in areas of heavier snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to around 20 below zero early this morning. If traveling, be sure to carry a winter survival kit in case you become stranded.
December 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:00AM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 7:21PM CST until December 13 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Adams, Bowman, Golden Valley, Hettinger, and Slope Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibilities in areas of heavier snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to around 20 below zero tonight. If traveling, be sure to carry a winter survival kit in case you become stranded.
December 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 7:20PM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 1:57PM CST until December 13 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Adams, Bowman, Golden Valley, Hettinger, and Slope Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibilities in areas of heavier snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to around 20 below zero tonight. If traveling, be sure to carry a winter survival kit, in case you become stranded.
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 1:24PM CST until December 14 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds may cause patchy blowing snow through today. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below. * WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota and the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 11:50AM CST until December 13 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds may cause patchy blowing snow through today. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds may cause areas of blowing snow today.
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🚨 Extreme Cold Warning issued December 12 at 6:45AM CST until December 12 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND 🚨
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* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 5:56AM CST until December 13 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6inches. * WHERE...Adams, Bowman, Golden Valley, Hettinger, and Slope Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibilities in areas of heavier snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop to around 20 below zero tonight. If traveling, be sure to carry a winter survival kit, in case you become stranded.
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🚨 Extreme Cold Warning issued December 12 at 2:25AM CST until December 12 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND 🚨
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* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Burke, Divide, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds may cause areas of blowing snow tonight through Friday. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...McKenzie, Burleigh, Mercer, Oliver, and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds may cause patchy blowing snow tonight through Friday.
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM