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

Blizzard Warning issued January 17 at 5:19AM CST until January 17 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Upgraded to blizzard warning due to continued wind gusts 50 mph and zero visibility. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 5:19AM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Upgraded to blizzard warning due to continued wind gusts 50 mph and zero visibility. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 4:09AM CST until January 17 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 4:09 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 11:55AM CST until January 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 11:54AM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, West Becker, and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Cass and Richland Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 11:54AM CST until January 17 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, patchy blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 11:54AM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, patchy blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 5:19AM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 11:54AM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.