Weather Warnings for North Dakota

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Dakota
Alerts Updated: December 16, 2025, 10:38 am  UTC


Winter Storm Watch issued December 16 at 4:37AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. There is a 50 to 70 percent chance of at least 2 inches of snow, with a low chance of exceeding 4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and much of north central North Dakota. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills as low as 35 below zero are possible Thursday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:37 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:45 pm
Area:  Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Ward; McHenry; Pierce


Wind Advisory issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Holiday decorations and any other objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Ward; McHenry; Pierce


Wind Advisory issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday night could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Sheridan; Wells; Foster; Burleigh; Kidder; Stutsman; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey


Wind Advisory issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams, and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday evening could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Divide; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Dunn


High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams, and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday evening could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Divide; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Dunn


High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday evening could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams


High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday night could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Sheridan; Wells; Foster; Burleigh; Kidder; Stutsman; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey


High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 4:29AM CST until December 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Emmons, Grant, Morton, and Sioux Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Christmas decorations left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow Wednesday night could combine with the strong winds to create a period of near whiteout conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 4:29 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 12:30 pm
Area:  Morton; Grant; Sioux; Emmons


Wind Advisory issued December 16 at 2:55AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor blowing and drifting snow may also occur in open country.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 2:55 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 11:00 am
Area:  West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; West Marshall; Wilkin; Pembina; Eastern Walsh County; Grand Forks; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland


Wind Advisory issued December 16 at 2:55AM CST until December 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor blowing and drifting snow may also occur in open country.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 2:55 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 11:00 am
Area:  Towner; Cavalier; Benson; Ramsey; Eddy; Nelson; Griggs; Western Walsh County