The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has issued a Blizzard Warning for northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, including the Minnesota cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, and the North Dakota cities of Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, McVille, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 19 inches. Winds Gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota.
* WHEN…From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Prepare for blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
