Station Name: RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT HICKSON, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 912 feet

Nearest Address:
677 160th Ave SW
Moorehead, MN 56560
Clay County

GPS Coordinates: 46.65968548, -96.7959154

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 49 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and hazardously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 49 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and hazardously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in southeast North Dakota and southern Red River Valley. * WHERE...Eastern North Dakota and Red River Valley in northwest and west-central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow showers and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Snow showers late morning and afternoon may create brief periods of near blizzard conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday afternoon and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Turn headlights on and do not use cruise control. Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and dangerously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.