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2025 [KBIS] BISMARCK Snow Squall (SQ) Warning (W) Number 1

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543 
WWUS55 KBIS 171707
SQWBIS

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1107 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

NDC009-171730-
/O.NEW.KBIS.SQ.W.0001.250117T1707Z-250117T1730Z/
Bottineau ND-
1107 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
  Eastern Bottineau County in north central North Dakota...

* Until 1130 AM CST.

* At 1105 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located 5 miles north
  of Bottineau, moving south at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to 
           blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than 
           one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could 
           knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

  SOURCE...Radar and webcams.

  IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are 
           expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.

Highway 5 through Bottineau will be impacted.

Locations impacted include...
Bottineau, Gardena, Omemee, Pelican Point State Recreation Area,
Carbury, and Lake Metigoshe State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 10035 4863 10031 4864 10061 4900 10053
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 001DEG 35KT 4891 10047 

SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED
SNOW SQUALL IMPACT...SIGNIFICANT 

$$

HARGROVE
981 
WWUS55 KBIS 171716
SQWBIS

Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1116 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

NDC009-171730-
/O.CON.KBIS.SQ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250117T1730Z/
Bottineau ND-
1116 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST FOR
EASTERN BOTTINEAU COUNTY...

At 1115 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Bottineau,
moving south at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to 
         blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than 
         one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could 
         knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

SOURCE...Radar and webcams.

IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are 
         expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.

Highway 5 through Bottineau will be impacted.

Locations impacted include...
Bottineau, Gardena, and Omemee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 4863 10031 4864 10061 4890 10054 4891 10034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1715Z 001DEG 35KT 4881 10047 

SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED
SNOW SQUALL IMPACT...SIGNIFICANT 

$$

HARGROVE
182 
WWUS55 KBIS 171730
SQWBIS

Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1130 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

NDC009-171740-
/O.EXP.KBIS.SQ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250117T1730Z/
Bottineau ND-
1130 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...THE SNOW SQUALL WARNING FOR EASTERN BOTTINEAU COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...

The snow squall that prompted the warning has weakened and exited the
area. Therefore, the snow squall warning has been allowed to expire.
Areas of blowing snow will continue to make travel difficult.

&&

LAT...LON 4863 10031 4864 10061 4890 10054 4891 10034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 001DEG 35KT 4872 10047 

$$

HARGROVE
Permalink to 202501171707-KBIS-WWUS55-SQWBIS
543 
WWUS55 KBIS 171707
SQWBIS

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1107 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

NDC009-171730-
/O.NEW.KBIS.SQ.W.0001.250117T1707Z-250117T1730Z/
Bottineau ND-
1107 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
  Eastern Bottineau County in north central North Dakota...

* Until 1130 AM CST.

* At 1105 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located 5 miles north
  of Bottineau, moving south at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to 
           blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than 
           one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could 
           knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

  SOURCE...Radar and webcams.

  IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are 
           expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.

Highway 5 through Bottineau will be impacted.

Locations impacted include...
Bottineau, Gardena, Omemee, Pelican Point State Recreation Area,
Carbury, and Lake Metigoshe State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 10035 4863 10031 4864 10061 4900 10053
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 001DEG 35KT 4891 10047 

SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED
SNOW SQUALL IMPACT...SIGNIFICANT 

$$

HARGROVE
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981 
WWUS55 KBIS 171716
SQWBIS

Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1116 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

NDC009-171730-
/O.CON.KBIS.SQ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250117T1730Z/
Bottineau ND-
1116 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST FOR
EASTERN BOTTINEAU COUNTY...

At 1115 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Bottineau,
moving south at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to 
         blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than 
         one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could 
         knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

SOURCE...Radar and webcams.

IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are 
         expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.

Highway 5 through Bottineau will be impacted.

Locations impacted include...
Bottineau, Gardena, and Omemee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 4863 10031 4864 10061 4890 10054 4891 10034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1715Z 001DEG 35KT 4881 10047 

SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED
SNOW SQUALL IMPACT...SIGNIFICANT 

$$

HARGROVE
Permalink to 202501171730-KBIS-WWUS55-SQWBIS
182 
WWUS55 KBIS 171730
SQWBIS

Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1130 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

NDC009-171740-
/O.EXP.KBIS.SQ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250117T1730Z/
Bottineau ND-
1130 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...THE SNOW SQUALL WARNING FOR EASTERN BOTTINEAU COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...

The snow squall that prompted the warning has weakened and exited the
area. Therefore, the snow squall warning has been allowed to expire.
Areas of blowing snow will continue to make travel difficult.

&&

LAT...LON 4863 10031 4864 10061 4890 10054 4891 10034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 001DEG 35KT 4872 10047 

$$

HARGROVE

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