The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Blizzard Warning for northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota on Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The warning includes the Minnesota cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, and Fergus Falls. And the North Dakota cities of Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton.
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN…From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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.
