WWUS43 KBIS 180858
WSWBIS

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

NDZ001>005-009>013-181800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-
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
258 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.

&&

$$

NDZ046-047-050-181800-
/O.EXA.KBIS.WW.Y.0007.260218T0900Z-260219T0600Z/
Emmons-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Strasburg, Linton, Ashley, Napoleon, Gackle,
and Wishek
258 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Burleigh, Kidder, and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ017>023-025-034-181800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-
Including the cities of Watford City, Center, Harvey, Turtle Lake,
Mcclusky, Carrington, Mandan, Washburn, Fessenden, Killdeer,
Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Goodrich, Garrison, Underwood, and Wilton
258 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /158 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11
PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NDZ035>037-181800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0007.260218T0900Z-260219T0600Z/
Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Tappen, Bismarck, Jamestown, and Steele
258 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Burleigh, Kidder, and Stutsman Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Adam