The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Red River Valley from 6:00 p.m. tonight (January 4) to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5.
The warning includes the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle. In North Dakota – Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, and Fargo.
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE…The Red River Valley.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce the visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
