Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Forecast for La Moure
Updated: 4:15 am CST on December 23, 2009
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am CST Friday...
Blizzard watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon...
Today
Cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning...then snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the lower 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am CST Friday... ... Blizzard watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow... which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am CST Friday. A blizzard watch has also been issued. This blizzard watch is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* Snow will develop across south central North Dakota Wednesday afternoon with snowfall intensity increasing Wednesday night and Thursday. Another round of snow is likely Friday into Saturday.
* Snowfall amounts will range from 6 to 12 inches across portions of south central North Dakota through Friday morning. Additional accumulations are likely Friday into Saturday.
* Northwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph at times will create areas of blowing and drifting snow through Thursday night... reducing visibility to one half mile or less. Gusts of 35 to 40 mph are likely to develop Friday into Saturday possibly bringing blizzard conditions.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas.
A blizzard watch means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 3:20 am CST on December 23, 2009
... Safety rules for winter storm warnings...
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by your National Weather Service in North Dakota. The following safety rules should insure your survival.
A brief reminder... a warning means the storm is actually occurring or is imminent.
Do not venture out into the storm unless absolutely necessary. Most winter storm fatalities involved people who left a place of safety while the storm was in progress.
If you must go out... dress warmly. It is very important to keep your head... hands and feet protected. Most of the bodys heat is lost through the outer extremities... especially the head.
On the Road... you should have winter survival gear in your vehicle. If stranded in the storm... stay in your vehicle. Run the engine sparingly to conserve fuel.
Circulate fresh air in the car by opening one of the windows slightly. Turn on the dome light at night. Maintain a continuous watch and do not let everyone in the vehicle sleep at the same time.
Monitor the latest weather reports... if possible... and wait patiently for the storm to subside.