The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota from late tonight until Monday morning.
The watch includes the following counties in Minnesota: Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Wilkin, and Otter Tail. And the following North Dakota counties – Grant, Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill, Cass, and Richland.
The watch includes the following Minnesota cities: Crookston, Ada, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Warren, Hallock, Moorhead, Hillsboro, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Grafton, Fargo, Finley, Halstad, Cavalier, Breckenridge, Drayton, Mayville, and Wahpeton.
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
