Station Name: Park River 2W-Homme Dam (HP)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,070 feet

Nearest Address:
132nd Drive Northeast
Park River, ND 58270
Walsh County

GPS Coordinates: 48.4061, -97.7894

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning tonight, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 17 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Saturday. * 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning tonight, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions thru noon Saturday. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions thru noon Saturday. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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.

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...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.