Special Weather Statement 03/05/2026 15:23 North Dakota

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 5:23PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Areas of dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less across much of central North Dakota early this evening. The fog may deposit a thin layer of ice on untreated surfaces. Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and use extra caution traveling. Slow down, use low beam headlights, and be extra cautious at intersections and railroad crossings.
Area Description: 
Bottineau; Rolette; McHenry; Pierce; Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Sheridan; Wells; Foster; Stark; Morton; Burleigh; Kidder; Stutsman; Grant; La Moure
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov