Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Warmer than today.
Forecast for Stutsman
Updated: 4:00 PM CST on January 7, 2009
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon...
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 5 below. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of light freezing rain or snow in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Not as cold. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 15 to 20. South winds around 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Snow and chance of light freezing rain in the evening...then snow after midnight. Not as cold. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Lows 15 to 20. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Cloudy. Snow likely in the morning...then chance of snow in the afternoon. Areas of blowing and drifting snow through the day. Windy. Highs in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to northwest 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 70 percent.
... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
An approaching low pressure system has the potential to bring another five to seven inches of heavy snow to east central North Dakota by Friday morning. There is also potential for some freezing rain or sleet Thursday morning through Thursday evening. In addition... strong northerly winds behind this storm system will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow late Thursday night through Friday... which will significantly reduce visibilities and create blizzard conditions.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 4:10 PM CST on January 7, 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.
Avoid overexertion even if you are in good physical condition. It is hard work walking in heavy snow... high winds... and bitter cold wind chills... and blinding visibilities. Do not kill yourself shoveling snow.
If you are in your home... be very careful of starting fires. The Fire Department may not be able to get to you in stormy conditions.
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.
If you must get out of your vehicle during the storm... tie a lifeline to you and the vehicle.
Monitor the latest weather reports... if possible... and wait patiently for the storm to subside.