Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest North Dakota Through Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southwest North Dakota, effective until 6 AM MDT Sunday, due to blowing snow and difficult travel conditions.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Bismarck ND has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southwest North Dakota. The alert is currently in effect as of 4:53 AM CDT on March 15, 2026, and is classified with a severity level of severe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in southwest North Dakota:
- Golden Valley
- Billings
- Stark
- Slope
- Hettinger
- Bowman
- Adams
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1 before departing.
- Be prepared for difficult travel and reduced visibility.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions include patchy blowing snow and light additional snow accumulations. The primary hazard is blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility and create difficult driving conditions across the region.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6 AM MDT (7 AM CDT) early this morning, Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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