A STRONG SPRING STORM WILL APPROACH THE NORTHERN PLAINS OVER THE
 WEEKEND. AT THIS TIME THE GREATEST POTENTIAL IMPACTS ARE FORECAST
 ALONG AND SOUTH OF I-94. THE BEST CHANCE FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW
 AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TRAVEL MAY BEGIN AS EARLY AS SATURDAY

IN ADDITION…STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH ALONG WITH RAIN AND SNOW WILL ALSO POSE A THREAT TO YOUNG LIVESTOCK…
 OVER SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA…AND ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH
 DAKOTA SUNDAY. IN ADDITION…STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 35 MPH
 ALONG WITH RAIN OR SNOW COULD POSE A THREAT TO YOUNG LIVESTOCK.
 MUCH UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THIS STORM AND
 POTENTIAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS.

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota agricultural officials are encouraging ranchers to protect their newborn and young livestock in advance of this weekend’s predicted storm.
 
     The National Weather Service says there’s a possibility for up to half a foot of heavy, wet snow in the western part of the state, along with gusty winds and falling temperatures.
 
     State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the weather may leave calves and lambs vulnerable to hypothermia. He says producers should consider moving young livestock inside buildings or protected areas.