The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Advisory to a Winter Storm Warning for West Polk, Kittson, Roseau, and Marshall counties until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14.
The warning includes the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, and Grygla.
* WHAT…Snow and heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…West Polk, Kittson, Roseau, and Marshall Counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There will be a sharp cutoff within Polk County where precipitation may remain rain through this evening instead of snow greatly impacting potential accumulations in the east.
