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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 12:44 AM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life threatening wind chills as low as 55 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The life threatening wind chills as low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Hypothermia could develop shortly thereafter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest period during this long duration event is expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 12:42 AM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a half mile or less at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
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