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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
253 PM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-300100-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite,
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla,
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town,
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison,
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich,
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, and Jamestown
253 PM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

...A PERIOD OF A WINTRY MIX OF LIGHT SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN
POSSIBLE ACROSS NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA LATE
THIS EVENING INTO TUESDAY MORNING...

A period of a wintry mix of light snow and freezing rain is
possible across northwest and parts of central North Dakota late
this evening into Tuesday morning. The freezing rain could lead
to icy spots on roads and sidewalks. This could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.

Allow extra time for travel and check the latest road conditions
before setting out. Do not use cruise control when driving on icy
roads, and leave plenty of stopping distance ahead of you.

The wintry mix is expected to end by late Tuesday morning.

$$

MEJ


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
249 PM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

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Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
249 PM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

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...This Afternoon and Tonight

There is a low chance for light freezing rain late tonight into
Tuesday morning across parts of northern and central North
Dakota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

There is a low chance for light freezing rain into Tuesday
morning across parts of northern and central North Dakota.

.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 Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
207 PM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
302015-
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-
207 PM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Winds will continue to trend down through this afternoon, but
blowing and drifting snow is still possible, particularly across
western and southern Minnesota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A few clippers will bring the chance for minor snow accumulations Tuesday
and Wednesday mornings.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
811 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-301415-
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-
811 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A winter storm will be winding down today. Snow will taper off to
light snow showers through early afternoon. Snowbelt areas of
Ashland and Iron County may pick up an additional 1 to 3 inches,
with lower totals expected elsewhere. Winter Weather Advisories
expire later this morning.

Strong north to northwest winds will continue in the Arrowhead.
Gusts up to 50 mph are forecast from near Lutsen to Grand Marais
to Grand Portage early this morning. Winds will taper off through
the afternoon. A Wind Advisory currently in effect for southern
Cook County expires later this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A fast-moving clipper will bring a round of accumulating snow to
the Northland Tuesday. Snow accumulation of a dusting up to around
2 inches are expected. Lake-effect snow will persist over
portions of northwest Wisconsin through Wednesday with several
additional inches possible.

Temperatures dip into the teens below zero Wednesday night and
Thursday morning with wind chill values of 20 to 40 below zero.
Frostbite can develop on exposed skin in 10 to 30 minutes at
these wind chills.

.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
434 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

MNZ001>003-007-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-053-301045-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-
Traill-Cass-Richland-
434 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to one-half mile at
times in open country thru 9 am.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
434 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

MNZ004>006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>029-038-049-052-054-301045-
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Barnes-Ransom-
Sargent-Western Walsh-
434 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Wind chills in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota to
35 below zero thru 9 am this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

$$

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