Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Minnesota and North Dakota Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are under the warning:

• Minnesota: Kittson, Roseau, and East Marshall Counties.
• North Dakota: Pembina County.

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for significant winter weather hazards, including:

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.
• Wind Speeds: Wind gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
• Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to frequently reduce visibility to below a half mile, particularly in open country.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to dangerous. Strong winds may also cause tree damage.

Timeline

The warning is effective starting at 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon, Thursday, March 12. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service advises that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in your state, you can obtain information by calling 5 1 1.