Extreme Cold Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1051 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ004>011-230300-
/O.EXB.KABR.CW.Y.0002.260122T1651Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABR.EC.W.0001.260123T0000Z-260123T2100Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Mobridge, Ipswich, Britton,
Webster, Ortonville, Aberdeen, Eureka, Sisseton, and Herreid
1051 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from
30 below to 40 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills from 40 below to 45 below expected.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South
Dakota, Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, Walworth, Brown, Day,
Marshall, and Roberts Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1051 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
SDZ003-015>023-034-036-037-230300-
/O.CON.KABR.EC.W.0001.260123T0000Z-260123T2100Z/
Corson-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-
Deuel-Sully-Hyde-Hand-
Including the cities of Onida, Milbank, Hayti, Miller, Isabel,
McIntosh, Faulkton, Clear Lake, Highmore, Redfield, Clark,
Watertown, and Gettysburg
1051 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /951 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026/
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills from 35 below to 45 below
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast South
Dakota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /2 PM
MST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1044 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-230045-
/O.CON.KBIS.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Stanley, Washburn, Minot, Crosby, Powers
Lake, Shell Valley, Velva, Rugby, Drake, Sherwood, Carrington, Turtle
Lake, Dunseith, Parshall, Rolla, Portal, Mohall, Fessenden, Edgeley,
New Town, Garrison, Harvey, Lignite, Tappen, Ellendale, Wilton,
Goodrich, Mcclusky, Gackle, Wishek, Bowbells, Linton, Columbus,
Bismarck, Kulm, Underwood, Glenburn, Jamestown,
Bottineau, Ashley, Rolette, Oakes, St. John, Strasburg,
Williston, Towner, Lamoure, Steele, and Napoleon
1044 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Life-threatening wind chills as low as 55 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Northern and central North Dakota, including the James
River Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The life-threatening wind chills will cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Hypothermia could develop
shortly thereafter.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest period during this long-duration
event is expected tonight through Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must
be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1044 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-230045-
/O.CON.KBIS.EC.W.0001.260123T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Marmarth, Selfridge, Halliday, Elgin, Mandan,
Mott, New England, Solen, Fort Yates, Dickinson, Killdeer, New
Leipzig, Hettinger, Hazen, Beach, Carson, Medora, Watford City,
Center, Bowman, and Beulah
1044 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /944 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026/
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western and south central North Dakota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM
MST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must
be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin.
&&
$$
Hamilton
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ001-002-004>009-013>017-022-023-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
054-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North
Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand
Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Warren, Bemidji, Fosston, Devils Lake,
Langdon, Thief River Falls, Bagley, Cavalier, Red Lake,
Hillsboro, Michigan, Mahnomen, Lake Itasca, Middle River,
Halstad, New Rockford, Mayville, East Grand Forks, Hallock,
Baudette, Lankin, Leeds, Crookston, Drayton, Ada, Grand Forks,
Cooperstown, Red Lake Falls, Roseau, Cando, Finley, Newfolden,
and Grafton
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 55 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 55 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ003-024-027-028-NDZ038-039-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.260122T1800Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Fargo, Two Inlets, Moorhead, Park Rapids,
Valley City, and Detroit Lakes
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 40 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 55 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Hubbard, East Becker, West Becker, and Clay
Counties. In North Dakota, Barnes and Cass Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme
Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ029>032-040-NDZ049-052-053-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.260122T1800Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Forman, Wadena, Gwinner, Breckenridge,
Wahpeton, Lisbon, Elbow Lake, New York Mills, and Fergus Falls
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 50 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter
Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and
Sargent Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face
mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to
mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your
vehicle.
&&
$$
Rafferty
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
946 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ041>045-047>050-231215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.EC.W.0001.260122T2100Z-260123T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Morris, St Cloud,
Mora, Sauk Rapids, Alexandria, Glenwood, and Long Prairie
946 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs,
Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
midnight CST Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ010>012-222015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Isabella, Ely, and International Falls
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
40 to 55 degrees below zero. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Koochiching, North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake
Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band,
Nett Lake area. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park.
The entire Boundary Waters is also included.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 degrees
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-222015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.W.0001.260122T2000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260122T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North
Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South
Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Hill City, Silver Bay,
Walker, Aitkin, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd,
Duluth, and Two Harbors
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 40 degrees below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills 40 to 55 degrees below zero expected.
For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as
40 degrees below zero possible.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, South and
Central St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation, the
Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy
Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion
areas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 2 PM CST this
afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon
to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 degrees
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1051 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ004>011-230300-
/O.EXB.KABR.CW.Y.0002.260122T1651Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABR.EC.W.0001.260123T0000Z-260123T2100Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Mobridge, Ipswich, Britton,
Webster, Ortonville, Aberdeen, Eureka, Sisseton, and Herreid
1051 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from
30 below to 40 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills from 40 below to 45 below expected.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South
Dakota, Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, Walworth, Brown, Day,
Marshall, and Roberts Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ003-024-027-028-NDZ038-039-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.260122T1800Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Fargo, Two Inlets, Moorhead, Park Rapids,
Valley City, and Detroit Lakes
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 40 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 55 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Hubbard, East Becker, West Becker, and Clay
Counties. In North Dakota, Barnes and Cass Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme
Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
946 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ041>045-047>050-231215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.EC.W.0001.260122T2100Z-260123T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Morris, St Cloud,
Mora, Sauk Rapids, Alexandria, Glenwood, and Long Prairie
946 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs,
Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
midnight CST Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-222015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.W.0001.260122T2000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260122T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North
Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South
Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Hill City, Silver Bay,
Walker, Aitkin, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd,
Duluth, and Two Harbors
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 40 degrees below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills 40 to 55 degrees below zero expected.
For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as
40 degrees below zero possible.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, South and
Central St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation, the
Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy
Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion
areas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 2 PM CST this
afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon
to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 degrees
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ001-002-004>009-013>017-022-023-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
054-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North
Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand
Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Warren, Bemidji, Fosston, Devils Lake,
Langdon, Thief River Falls, Bagley, Cavalier, Red Lake,
Hillsboro, Michigan, Mahnomen, Lake Itasca, Middle River,
Halstad, New Rockford, Mayville, East Grand Forks, Hallock,
Baudette, Lankin, Leeds, Crookston, Drayton, Ada, Grand Forks,
Cooperstown, Red Lake Falls, Roseau, Cando, Finley, Newfolden,
and Grafton
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 55 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 55 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ003-024-027-028-NDZ038-039-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.260122T1800Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Fargo, Two Inlets, Moorhead, Park Rapids,
Valley City, and Detroit Lakes
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 40 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 55 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Hubbard, East Becker, West Becker, and Clay
Counties. In North Dakota, Barnes and Cass Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme
Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ029>032-040-NDZ049-052-053-230000-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.260122T1800Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Forman, Wadena, Gwinner, Breckenridge,
Wahpeton, Lisbon, Elbow Lake, New York Mills, and Fergus Falls
950 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 50 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter
Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and
Sargent Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face
mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to
mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your
vehicle.
&&
$$
Rafferty
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ010>012-222015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Isabella, Ely, and International Falls
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
40 to 55 degrees below zero. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Koochiching, North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake
Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band,
Nett Lake area. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park.
The entire Boundary Waters is also included.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 degrees
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-222015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.W.0001.260122T2000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260122T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North
Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South
Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Hill City, Silver Bay,
Walker, Aitkin, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd,
Duluth, and Two Harbors
205 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 40 degrees below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills 40 to 55 degrees below zero expected.
For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as
40 degrees below zero possible.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, South and
Central St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation, the
Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy
Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion
areas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 2 PM CST this
afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon
to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 degrees
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
956 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
231600-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
956 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Temperatures will plummet today and into Friday morning.
Dangerous wind chills 40 below zero or colder are expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Dangerous wind chills as cold as 45 below zero are possible
Friday morning, improving slightly into Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
BPH
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
859 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-231500-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
859 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
and southeast North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect. See weather.gov/bis for
details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through Sunday morning. See
weather.gov/bis for details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
859 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-231500-
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
859 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /759 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North
Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect this evening through Friday
morning. See weather.gov/bis for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect Friday morning. See
weather.gov/bis for details.
Dangerously cold temperatures will continue through the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
$$
MEJ
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
442 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-231045-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
442 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /342 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Bitterly cold arctic air will begin to settle into the area later
today into tonight. Breezy conditions at times will combine with
temperatures in the teens below zero to low 20s below zero to produce
wind chill values ranging from 30 below zero to 45 below zero.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday morning wind chill values ranging from 30 below zero to 45
below zero will improve to 15 below zero to 25 below zero around midday
and afternoon. Wind chill readings of 15 below to 25 below zero will
persist Friday night into Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
337 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-230945-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
337 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Cold temperatures in the single digits to twenties below zero
this morning, coldest in Northern Minnesota. Wind chills in the
20s to 40s below zero are forecast through the day today, lowest
in northeast Minnesota. Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme Cold
Warnings are in effect into early this afternoon.
Even colder temperatures and dangerous wind chills arrive this
afternoon and tonight, with low temperatures tonight dropping into
the negative 20s to 30s and wind chills in the 40s to 60 degrees
below zero. Extreme Cold Warnings expand across the Northland
later this afternoon and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills are expected
to continue through the weekend. Temperatures this weekend will
potentially be the coldest temperatures and wind chills seen in
the past several years for portions of the Northland, with wind
chills down in the 40s to 60 degrees below zero Friday morning.
Saturday morning will be the coldest air temperature with lows in
the 20s to near 40 degrees below zero alongside wind chills in the
30s to 40s below zero.
Extreme Cold Warnings and Watches are in effect through midday
Saturday. More cold weather headlines may be needed Sunday and
Monday mornings.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
333 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-230945-
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-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
333 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Dangerously cold wind chills in the 40 below to 55 below zero
range this afternoon and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Dangerously cold wind chills thru noon Friday as low as 55 below.
Continued very cold wind chills 30 below to 45 below thru the
weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
