The National Weather Service has issued an update (11:11 a.m.) to the Winter Storm Warning for portions of northwest and north-central Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. The warning includes the following Minnesota cities – Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, and Argyle. It also includes the following North Dakota cities – Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Total snowfall accumulations 6 to 12 inches. East winds turning to the north late afternoon and evening and increasing to 35 to 45 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west-central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN…Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state.
