Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
206 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
MNZ001>005-007>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-080415-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0005.251209T1200Z-251210T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East
Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Red Lake Falls, Finley, Crookston,
Roseau, Grafton, Hallock, Middle River, Bagley, Thief River
Falls, Fosston, Red Lake, Wadena, Fergus Falls, Fargo, Grand
Forks, Ada, Bemidji, Newfolden, Lake Itasca, Cavalier, Mayville,
Halstad, Park Rapids, Cando, Michigan, Two Inlets, Langdon,
Leeds, Cooperstown, Hillsboro, Lankin, Warren, Detroit Lakes,
East Grand Forks, New York Mills, Devils Lake, New Rockford,
Drayton, Mahnomen, Moorhead, and Valley City
206 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow possible. There may also
be a brief period of freezing rain Tuesday morning. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow
is possible, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be
lofted and briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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Rafferty
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
913 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
NDZ001-002-009>011-017>022-031>036-040>048-050-051-081115-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0004.251209T1500Z-251210T0900Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Steele, Beulah, Lamoure, Stanley, Halliday,
Mott, Solen, Dickinson, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Oakes, Bowbells,
Garrison, Tappen, Linton, Marmarth, Strasburg, Fort Yates, Washburn,
Goodrich, Center, Medora, Hazen, New Leipzig, New England, Ashley,
Williston, Selfridge, Columbus, Powers Lake, Kulm, Napoleon,
Mcclusky, Mandan, Watford City, Edgeley, Wishek, Parshall, Turtle
Lake, Carson, Wilton, Minot, Hettinger, Crosby, Beach, Bismarck, New
Town, Gackle, Elgin, Bowman, Killdeer, and Ellendale
913 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025 /813 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of rain, freezing rain, and snow are
possible with this system, along with some light snow and ice
accumulations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure objects, including holiday decorations, that could be blown
around. Be careful when traveling.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
120 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-081030-
/O.NEW.KABR.HW.A.0006.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Eureka, McIntosh, Fort Thompson, Herreid,
Faulkton, Kennebec, Mobridge, Pierre, Miller, Ipswich, Highmore,
Murdo, Onida, Fort Pierre, Gettysburg, and Isabel
120 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025 /1220 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1213 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025
SDZ001-002-012>014-025-026-030>032-042-043-046-049-072>074-077-078-
081200-
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.A.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0600Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co
Plains-Haakon-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Mellette-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa
Foothills-Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Red Owl, Cedar Butte, Milesville, Usta,
Zeona, New Underwood, Cottonwood, Box Elder, Sorum, Faith, Redig,
Reva, Hermosa, Vale, Interior, Philip, Piedmont, Potato Creek,
Long Valley, Winner, Kyle, Ladner, Witten, Ideal, Belle Fourche,
Ludlow, Camp Crook, Enning, Dupree, Bison, Sturgis, Kadoka,
Fairburn, Wasta, Colome, Lemmon, Sharps Corner, Rapid City, Belle
Fourche Reservoir, Rockyford, Whitewood, Spearfish, Buffalo Gap,
White River, South Eagle Butte, Shadehill, Buffalo, Mud Butte,
Cherry Creek, Caputa, Hamill, Black Hawk, Folsom, Saint Onge,
Midland, Summerset, Fruitdale, Scenic, Wall, Newell, Union
Center, Opal, Quinn, Tilford, Howes, Hoover, Elm Springs, White
Owl, Wanblee, Glad Valley, Ellsworth AFB, Belvidere, Norris,
Prairie City, Meadow, and Wood
1213 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025 /113 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and
signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
438 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-082245-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
438 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A band of light snow is moving across the region this afternoon. It
will continue to progress east-southeast this evening. Most
locations will see very light accumulation of a half an inch or less.
Areas along the Buffalo Ridge in southwest Minnesota may see totals
up to one inch.
Snow gradually tapers off over southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa
after midnight.
Snow will linger for areas east of
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Active weather is in store for the upcoming week with multiple
chances for precipitation. The first is Tuesday afternoon into
Wednesday, where we could see some light rain that gradually
transitions to light snow in the overnight. In addition to the rain
and snow, winds will become very strong in the evening and continue
into Wednesday morning. Gusts over 40 mph are likely, which may lead
to blowing and drifting snow.
By Thursday we see our next chance for an impactful snow storm. There
are many uncertain details at this time, but now is the time to make
a back up plan if you are traveling the latter half of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
323 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
082130-
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-
323 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Light snow possible from western to southern MN this evening into
tonight. Less than an inch of snow accumulation is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Additional chances for snow or mixed precipitation exist later
Monday evening and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. These may
result in periods of hazardous travel conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.
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BPH
