ACUS11 KWNS 122151
SWOMCD
SPC MCD 122150
MIZ000-MNZ000-WIZ000-NDZ000-130145-

Mesoscale Discussion 0235
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0450 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

Areas affected...northeastern North Dakota...northern
Minnesota...northern Wisconsin

Concerning...Heavy snow

Valid 122150Z - 130145Z

SUMMARY...Heavy snow will overspread portions of northeastern North
Dakota, northern Minnesota, and northern Wisconsin tonight with
snowfall rates likely range 1-2 inches per hour at times.

DISCUSSION...A deepening surface low will shift southeastward from
North Dakota into southern Minnesota this afternoon into tonight.
Strong low-level warm air advection within the 900-700 mb layer
aided by DCVA ahead of a mid-level shortwave trough and favorable
jet streak dynamics are expected to combine to promote strong ascent
within the dendritic growth zone. This will support heavy snowfall
along and north of the track of the surface low, with rates 1-2
inches per hour at times.

A strong surface pressure gradient on the northwestern periphery of
the surface low will support the potential for sustained northerly
winds at 30 mph, with the potential for wind gusts to 50+ mph. Given
this, blowing snow is likely, with brief periods of blizzard
conditions possible, especially across the northern Red River Valley
late this evening.

..Thornton/Chalmers.. 03/12/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...MQT...DLH...FGF...BIS...

LAT...LON   48619289 47689105 46419028 46189041 46189167 46629310
            47429692 47949900 48269935 48559949 48759941 48999926
            49039919 49099585 49339506 49289481 48949470 48669442
            48559357 48619289