The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota until 6:00 a.m. Monday.
The warning includes the following Minnesota counties: Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Wilkin, and Otter Tail. And the following North Dakota counties – Grant, Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele, raill, Cass, and Richland.
The warning includes the cities of Crookston, Fargo, Warren, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Mayville, Wahpeton, Elbow Lake, Halstad, Grafton, Finley, Hallock, Hillsboro, Moorhead, Drayton, Ada, East Grand Forks, Cavalier, and Breckenridge.
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make Travel is treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
