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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

MNZ029-030-040-180245-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260117T2100Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, and Elbow
Lake
1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas of blowing snow
  expected. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this
  afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow this afternoon. Whiteout conditions are expected
  tomorrow and will make travel treacherous and potentially
  life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-180245-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.260118T0900Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T0900Z-260119T0300Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Drayton, Michigan, Cando, Langdon,
Lankin, Hallock, Crookston, Mayville, Finley, East Grand Forks,
Leeds, Cooperstown, New Rockford, Devils Lake, Warren, Grafton,
Hillsboro, Grand Forks, and Cavalier
1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-013>015-022-027-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-180245-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WS.A.0001.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/
Norman-Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Fosston, Lisbon, Gwinner, Fargo,
Moorhead, Valley City, Thief River Falls, Forman, Ada, Wahpeton,
Detroit Lakes, Mahnomen, Halstad, and Red Lake Falls
1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-180245-
/O.NEW.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260119T0300Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-
Including the cities of Newfolden, Middle River, and Roseau
1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...East Marshall and Roseau Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-180245-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.260118T1200Z-260119T0000Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Bemidji, Wadena, Two Inlets,
Red Lake, Bagley, Park Rapids, New York Mills, and Lake Itasca
1243 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
  snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to
  visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
  that are prone to blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Perroux