Posted on Oct 10, 2019
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North Dakota ************** RAPID CITY 4 CHILL POINT 24 DEGREES WIND GUST 43
KBIS Bismarck, ND. OVC 7 32 26 78 NNW14G32 30.00
KBWP Wahpeton/Harry, ND. M 36 34 93 NNW14G32 29.88
KDIK Dickinson, ND. OVC 1SN- FG 28 23 81 NW16G24 30.24 P0000/
KDVL Devils Lake, ND. OVC 3/4SN- FG 30 28 93 N32G38 30.05 PK WND 35033/ 1805 P0000/
KFAR Fargo, ND. OVC 5RA- FG 37 33 92 NNW18 29.91
KGFK Grand Forks, ND. OVC 5RA- FG 34 31 88 N21G38 29.95 PK WND 01033/ 1747 P0010/
KHEI Hettinger, ND, OVC 3/4SN- FG 26 23 88 NW23 30.23 PK WND 32029/ 1806 P0000/
KISN Williston, ND. M M M M M M
KJMS Jamestown, ND. OVC 2SN- FG 33 31 92 N23G39 29.97
KMIB Minot AFB, ND. OVC 7 33 25 73 N15 30.21
KMOT Minot, ND. OVC 7 34 26 72 NNW17 30.22
KRDR Grand Forks AFB, ND. OVC 3RA- FG 33 33 99 N21G32 29.96 RAE47PLB47E55RAB55 P0003/

RAB = RAIN BEGAN E = END LGT = LIGHTNING CIG VARY = CLOUD BASES
CLR = CLEAR DSNT = DISTANT SLP178 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE
SCT = SCATTERED PARTLY CLOUDY WSHFT = WIND SHIFT PRESFR = PRESSURE FALLING RAPIDLY
BKN = BROKEN MOSTLY CLOUDY ALQDS = TOTALLY SURROUNDING PRESRR = PRESSURE RISING RAPIDLY
OVC = OVERCAST TSB = THUNDERSTORM BEGAN P0000 = ZERO RAIN



METEOROLOGIST LARRY OLSON
BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST MIKE SCOTT Thursday 10/10/2019 SA1915GMT

South Dakota
KRCA Ellsworth, S.D. OVC 3/8BLSN FZFG 24 24 100 NW30G39 30.19 P0000/
KYKN Yankton, SD. OVC RA- FG 37 36 93 WNW21G30 20.90
K9V9 Chamberlain, SD. OVC 7 35 35 100 NW17G26 30.04
KABR Aberdeen, SD. OVC 3/4SN- FG 33 31 92 NNW21G31 29.95 RAE07SNB07 P0011/
KATY Watertown, SD. OVC 1 1/4RA+ FG 35 34 96 NNW16 29.86 UPE1754RAB35SNB1754E35 P0006/
KBKX Brookings, SD. OVC 3RA- FG 36 36 100 NW17 29.85 UPB11E14 P0000/
KCUT Custer, SD. OVC 3FG- 18 11 74 NNW12G20 30.09 SNE1759 P0000/
KRAP Rapid City, SD. OVC 3/4-SN BLSN FG 24 19 81 NNW30G43 30.22 P0000/
KFSD Sioux Falls, SD. OVC 2 1/2RA- FG 42 39 89 NW21G28 29.83 P0003/
KHON Huron, SD. OVC 1 1/4SN- FG 33 31 92 NW16G25 29.95 RAE31SNB31 P0020/
KICR Winner Wiley Field, SD. OVC 2SN- FG 32 28 85 WNW22G30 30.07 UPE33SNB12E27B33 P0000/
KIEN Pine Ridge, SD. OVC 1/2SN FG 26 21 81 NW16G24 30.19 PK WND 35031/ 1723 P0001/
KMBG Mobridge OVC 7 34 28 79 NNW22G33 30.05 UPE33SNB21E23 P0000/
KMHE Mitchell, SD. OVC 1 3/4RA- FG 34 32 92 NW17 29.95 P0004/
KPHP Philip, SD. OVC 1 1/2SN- FG 29 24 82 NW25G41 30.16 P0000/
KPIR Pierre, SD. OVC 2SN- FG 32 28 85 WNW23G40 30.07 P0000/




URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1246 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2019

NDZ006-007-014 [login to see] 00-
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.191011T1500Z-191012T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-191011T1500Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock,
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
1246 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For this entire event, one to three feet of snow is
expected, with locally higher amounts. Although wind speeds will
be gusty this afternoon and tonight, 40 to 60 mph winds will
occur Friday into Saturday, which will result in whiteout
conditions and large, impassable drifts.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM CDT Friday.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 1 PM CDT
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Several days of impossible travel. Disruptions to
travel will last through at least the weekend. Localized power
outages. Tree and structural damage from the heavy snow load.
Disruptions to agricultural and livestock activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$






Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
125 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2019

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026 [login to see] 30-
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-
Western Walsh County-
125 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Snow will continue at varying rates this afternoon and tonight,
resulting in low visibilities and difficult travel conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

For this entire event, one to three feet of snow is expected,
with locally higher amounts. 40 to 60 mph winds will occur Friday
into Saturday, which will result in whiteout conditions and
large, impassable drifts. This will result in several days of
impossible travel, which will last through at least the weekend.
Localized power outages, tree and structural damage from the
heavy snow load, and disruptions to agricultural and livestock
activities are expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

$$






URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1246 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2019

NDZ006-007-014 [login to see] 00-
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0007.191011T1500Z-191012T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KFGF.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-191011T1500Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock,
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
1246 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For this entire event, one to three feet of snow is
expected, with locally higher amounts. Although wind speeds will
be gusty this afternoon and tonight, 40 to 60 mph winds will
occur Friday into Saturday, which will result in whiteout
conditions and large, impassable drifts.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM CDT Friday.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 1 PM CDT
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Several days of impossible travel. Disruptions to
travel will last through at least the weekend. Localized power
outages. Tree and structural damage from the heavy snow load.
Disruptions to agricultural and livestock activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.
Detailed Forecast
This AfternoonSnow. High near 33. Windy, with a north wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
TonightSnow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 28. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
FridaySnow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 30. Windy, with a north northwest wind 33 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday NightSnow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 5am. Low around 28. Windy, with a north northwest wind 32 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
SaturdaySnow. Widespread blowing snow before 4pm, then patchy blowing snow after 5pm. High near 32. Windy, with a north northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday NightA 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
SundayA 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday NightA 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Columbus DayMostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday NightA 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
TuesdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
WednesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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Stop this storm before it hits the great lakes.
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LTC Stephen F.
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Thank you, my metierioligical friend SSgt (Join to see) for posting the weather status for North Dakota and South Dakota with the hazardous-weather winter storm warning for north central
North Dakota and south central North Dakota.
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Col Carl Whicker
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Thank you, Larry.
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Col Carl Whicker Good afternoon and thank you.
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SSgt (Join to see) - And to you, as well, my friend!
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