Extreme Cold Warning

Locations Affected

Bismarck, ND ∙ Lehr, ND ∙ Lake Sakakawea, ND ∙ Souris, ND ∙ Martin, ND ∙ Rolla Municipal Airport, ND ∙ Spiritwood Lake, ND ∙ Arnegard, ND ∙ Stanley Municipal Airport, ND ∙ Hazen, ND

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 534 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...The life-threatening wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Hypothermia could develop shortly thereafter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills are expected to return this evening through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin and dress in layers.

---