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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
438 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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Including the cities of Mohall, Stanley, Dunseith, Drake, Rolette,
Sherwood, Williston, Shell Valley, Columbus, Towner,
Glenburn, Lignite, St. John, Bottineau, Rugby, Velva, Parshall,
Bowbells, Powers Lake, Rolla, Minot, Crosby, New Town, and Portal
438 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...North central and northwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
606 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota and northwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Winter Storm Warning in effect through this evening. See
weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.

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