Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
235 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ010-011-018-019-026-082045-
/O.EXA.KDLH.WW.Y.0035.251208T2100Z-251209T1200Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis-South
Itasca-
Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Ely, Bigfork, Hibbing, and
International Falls
235 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6
AM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches.
* WHERE...Koochiching, Itasca, Central and North St. Louis Counties.
This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake
Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations
including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary
Waters western area.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates of one-half inch to an inch per
hour are possible during the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
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Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
326 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS FROM
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO WESTERN WISCONSIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating,
potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and
western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Snow is expected to
start in central Minnesota early Tuesday afternoon and spread
southeast into western Wisconsin by Tuesday evening. Currently, the
most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north of Interstate
94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is possible. Winds
will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. Snow
will end from west to east during the morning hours of Wednesday.
MNZ041>045-049>053-061>063-082130-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-
Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Sauk Rapids, Princeton, Long
Prairie, Alexandria, Blaine, St Paul, Elk River, St Cloud, Cambridge,
Center City, Mora, and Stillwater
326 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. A narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow
is possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Anoka, Chisago,
Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Washington, and Douglas
Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
310 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ001>005-007>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-081715-
/O.CON.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 Cavalier, Lankin, Cando, Lake Itasca,
Hillsboro, Hallock, Warren, Bagley, Langdon, Grafton,
Cooperstown, Drayton, Finley, New Rockford, Grand Forks, Leeds,
East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Fergus Falls, Halstad,
Mahnomen, Moorhead, Red Lake Falls, Fargo, Middle River, Ada,
Michigan, Two Inlets, New York Mills, Valley City, Roseau,
Detroit Lakes, Bemidji, Wadena, Mayville, Fosston, Devils Lake,
Park Rapids, Newfolden, Red Lake, and Crookston
310 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS 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 45 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. Falling and blowing
snow may lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to
visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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Lynch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
235 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ025-033>038-082045-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WS.A.0010.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
North Cass-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Duluth, Aitkin, Hill City, Pine River,
Walker, Hinckley, Pine City, and Brainerd
235 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
5 inches possible.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, and Carlton and South St.
Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac
Band and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley
and, Lena Lake areas.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one-half to one inch per
hour are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1057 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
NDZ003>005-012-013-023-025-037-090100-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0004.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Drake, Mohall, Sherwood, Shell Valley, Rugby,
Harvey, Fessenden, Bottineau, Rolette, Glenburn, Velva,
Jamestown, Dunseith, Towner, Rolla, St. John, and Carrington
1057 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota and the northern
James River Valley.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon 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
accumulating snow are possible with this system. The strong winds
could combine with falling snow to produce areas of blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure objects, including holiday decorations, that could be blown
around. Be careful when traveling.
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Smith
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1057 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
NDZ001-002-009>011-017>022-031>036-040>048-050-051-090100-
/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 Center, Watford City, Columbus, Dickinson,
Tappen, Washburn, Goodrich, Mott, Bowbells, Solen, Mandan, Williston,
Hettinger, Powers Lake, Fort Yates, Wishek, Killdeer, Underwood,
Marmarth, Minot, Halliday, Edgeley, Selfridge, Gackle, Mcclusky,
Napoleon, Garrison, Bowman, Kulm, Ellendale, New Leipzig, Carson,
Hazen, Crosby, Steele, Bismarck, Oakes, Ashley, Elgin, Lignite,
Strasburg, Stanley, Medora, Beulah, Turtle Lake, Parshall, Linton,
New England, Portal, Wilton, Lamoure, New Town, and Beach
1057 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /957 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Western and most of 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure objects, including holiday decorations, that could be blown
around. Use caution when traveling.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
SDZ003-033-037-045-090200-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.A.0006.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Corson-Stanley-Hand-Jones-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Fort Pierre, Miller, and Murdo
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /900 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Hand, Jones, Stanley, and Corson Counties.
* 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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07
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
SDZ004-005-009-010-015>017-034>036-048-051-090200-
/O.CAN.KABR.FG.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-251208T1700Z/
/O.CON.KABR.HW.A.0006.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Sully-
Hughes-Hyde-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Gettysburg, Onida, Mobridge, Fort
Thompson, Eureka, Herreid, Faulkton, Pierre, Highmore, Isabel,
Kennebec, and Ipswich
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /900 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* 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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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
910 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
SDZ007-008-021-023-081900-
Marshall-Roberts-Grant-Deuel-
Including the cities of Britton, Sisseton, Milbank,
and Clear Lake
910 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
Locally strong and gusty winds are expected along the eastern
slopes of the Sisseton Hills from the early afternoon through the
early evening hours. Westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with
occasional gusts over 45 mph are likely. The locations most
affected will be the higher terrain areas of the Sisseton Hills as
well as up to 15 miles east of the hills. This includes
Interstate 29 between Summit and Peever, or between mile markers
210 and 225. U.S. Highway 12 from Summit to Milbank may also
experience strong winds. The strong winds will promote blowing and
drifting snow, along with very low visibility. Anyone with travel
plans across far northeast South Dakota this afternoon should be
prepared for inclement weather.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
958 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
NDZ001>003-009>012-017>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-091600-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
958 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /858 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There are medium to high chances for freezing rain late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A High Wind Watch is in effect Tuesday morning through Tuesday
night. See weather.gov/bis for details.
There are medium to high chances for freezing rain Tuesday
morning.
Dangerously cold wind chills are possible Thursday evening through
Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
621 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ006-091230-
Lake Of The Woods-
621 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest
Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
On Monday, a weak system will produce a Trace to 2 inches of snow
across portions of northeastern North Dakota into northwestern
MN.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A storm system arrives on Tuesday, bringing the potential for
accumulating snow.
Much colder temperatures will arrive late week, with a 70
percent chance that wind chills drop to -30F or colder.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
451 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-091100-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
451 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /351 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Downslope winds off the lee of the Prairie Coteau could result in
areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Freezing rain will be possible across portions of north central and
northeast South Dakota Tuesday morning before temperatures warm up
enough for precipitation to fall as rain.
Very strong northwest winds are possible Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday night. Sustained winds in excess of 40 mph, gusting in excess
of 60 mph, are possible over north central South Dakota Tuesday
afternoon into Tuesday night. Over northeast South Dakota and west
central Minnesota sustained winds in excess of 30 mph, gusting in
excess of 45 mph, are possible from early Tuesday evening through
the overnight hours.
If falling snow happens across far northeast South Dakota Tuesday
night into early Wednesday morning while these strong winds are
happening, considerable blowing snow and reduction to visibility
could be possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
349 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-091000-
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-
349 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winter Weather Advisories are in effect today and tonight for the
Arrowhead, including Cook, Lake, and Koochiching counties, as
well as portions of Itasca and St. Louis counties. Expect 1 to 3
inches of snow, except up to 5 inches along the North Shore. Roads
will be slippery for the evening commute.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A stronger system arrives Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
morning, bringing the potential for 4 to 6 inches of snow or more
to central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. A Winter Storm
Watch is in effect for these areas. Arctic air follows late in the
week with dangerous wind chills possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
339 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
090945-
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-
339 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Light snow possible from central Minnesota to western Wisconsin
this afternoon through this evening. About an inch of snow is
expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating,
potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and
western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Currently, the
most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north of
Interstate 94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is
possible. Winds will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph
possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
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