Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest North Dakota: Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for southwest North Dakota from Saturday morning through Sunday morning, with up to 8 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts possible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southwest North Dakota. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are occurring or imminent, posing a significant threat to travel and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in southwest North Dakota:
- Golden Valley
- Billings
- Stark
- Slope
- Hettinger
- Bowman
- Adams
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult during this period. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and blowing snow are the primary hazards associated with this storm system.
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 6:00 AM Saturday, March 14, until 6:00 AM MDT Sunday, March 15. The alert was officially issued on March 13 at 1:39 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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