Weather Warnings for North Dakota

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Dakota
Alerts Updated: December 18, 2025, 9:18 am  UTC


Blizzard Warning issued December 18 at 3:17AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could severely impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 3:17 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 11:30 am
Area:  Bottineau; Rolette; McHenry; Pierce; Sheridan; Wells; Foster; Stutsman


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 18 at 3:17AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 3:17 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 11:30 am
Area:  Burleigh; Kidder; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 18 at 3:17AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 3:17 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 11:30 am
Area:  Mercer; Oliver; Morton; Grant; Adams; Sioux


Blizzard Warning issued December 18 at 3:17AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 3:17 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 11:30 am
Area:  Dunn; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman


Blizzard Warning issued December 18 at 3:17AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...McKenzie, Williams, and McLean Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 3:17 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 11:30 am
Area:  Divide; Burke; Renville; Williams; Mountrail; Ward; McKenzie; McLean


Cold Weather Advisory issued December 18 at 12:32AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 12:32 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 8:45 am
Area:  West Polk; Norman; Kittson; Roseau; West Marshall; East Marshall; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Benson; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Nelson; Grand Forks; Traill; Western Walsh County


Blizzard Warning issued December 18 at 12:32AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 12:32 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 8:45 am
Area:  West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; West Marshall; East Marshall; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; Pembina; Eastern Walsh County; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Western Walsh County


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 18 at 12:32AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 12:32 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 8:45 am
Area:  Wilkin; Ransom; Sargent; Richland


Blizzard Warning issued December 18 at 12:32AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, and Towner Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds will cause tree damage.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 12:32 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 8:45 am
Area:  Towner; Cavalier; Benson; Ramsey; Eddy


High Wind Warning issued December 18 at 12:32AM CST until December 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 18, 2025, 12:32 am      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 8:45 am
Area:  Wilkin; Ransom; Sargent; Richland


Cold Weather Advisory issued December 17 at 9:52PM CST until December 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 17, 2025, 9:52 pm      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 6:00 am
Area:  Bottineau; Rolette; McHenry; Pierce


High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 9:52PM CST until December 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South central and portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 17, 2025, 9:52 pm      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 6:00 am
Area:  Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Morton; Burleigh; Kidder; Grant; Sioux; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey


Cold Weather Advisory issued December 17 at 9:52PM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Williams County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 17, 2025, 9:52 pm      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 6:00 am
Area:  Williams


High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 9:52PM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest and portions of west central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 17, 2025, 9:52 pm      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 6:00 am
Area:  McKenzie; Dunn; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams


Cold Weather Advisory issued December 17 at 9:52PM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Renville, Ward, Burke, Divide, and Mountrail Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 17, 2025, 9:52 pm      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 6:00 am
Area:  Divide; Burke; Renville; Mountrail; Ward


High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 9:52PM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Williams County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 17, 2025, 9:52 pm      Expires:  December 18, 2025, 6:00 am
Area:  Williams