Winter Storm Watch

FROM: NWS Bismarck ND
AREA: Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Williams; Mountrail; Ward; McHenry; Pierce
SENT: 2026-02-16T02:35:00-06:00

Winter Storm Watch issued February 16 at 2:35AM CST until February 19 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. There is a 50 to 70
percent chance of snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Winds
could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Northwest and north central North Dakota.

* WHEN…From Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A period of freezing rain is possible at the
onset of this winter storm.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T15:00:00-06:00