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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:34 AM Jan. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:33 AM Jan. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 5:33 AM Jan. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. &&
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