The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota is continuing the Winter Storm Warning until 9:00 p.m. Thursday. The Minnesota cities included in the warning include Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, and Breckenridge. It includes the North Dakota cities of Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton.
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected today. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota
* WHEN…Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Heavy snow and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.