Weather Warnings for North Dakota

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Dakota
Alerts Updated: March 14, 2026, 7:58 pm  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:58PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Localized totals up to a foot possible near the South Dakota border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow amounts, near blizzard conditions, and significant drifting will make travel dangerous and potentially impossible.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:58 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Wilkin; Ransom; Sargent; Richland


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 2:58PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay County. In North Dakota, Barnes and Cass Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:58 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Clay; Barnes; Cass


Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:54PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:54 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 2:54PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McKenzie and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:54 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  McKenzie; Dunn


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 2:54PM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Burleigh, Mercer, and Oliver Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:54 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Mercer; Oliver; Burleigh


Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:54PM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Morton, Grant, Sioux, and Emmons Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:54 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Morton; Grant; Sioux; Emmons


Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:54PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Logan, LaMoure, McIntosh, and Dickey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:54 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 2:54PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kidder and Stutsman Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 14, 2026, 2:54 pm      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Kidder; Stutsman


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Bismarck ND on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Bismarck ND on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 13, 2026, 1:39 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 1:54 pm
Area:  Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Bismarck ND on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Bismarck ND on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 13, 2026, 1:39 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 1:54 pm
Area:  Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Bismarck ND on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Bismarck ND on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 13, 2026, 1:39 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 1:54 pm
Area:  Morton; Grant; Sioux; Emmons