Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. The alert is effective immediately and is expected to last until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Northwest Minnesota: West Polk and West Marshall counties.
• Northeast North Dakota: Cavalier, Grand Forks, Eastern Walsh, and Western Walsh counties.

Expected Conditions

Residents in the affected areas should prepare for the following hazards:

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected.
• Wind Speeds: Strong winds with gusts as high as 55 mph.
• Visibility: Ground blizzards are anticipated to create whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
• Commute Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
• Additional Hazards: High wind speeds could result in tree damage.

Timeline

The Blizzard Warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT Friday. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected to begin around 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12.

What You Should Do

• Restrict Travel: Travel should be limited to emergencies only.
• Survival Kits: If travel is necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
• Stay with Vehicle: If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
• Road Conditions: Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.