The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Blizzard Warning for northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota on Sunday, February 20, from 3:00 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.
WHAT…For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory this afternoon blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN…For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 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.
