National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 452 AM CST Thu Dec 19 2024

Including the cities of Perham, Erdahl, Elbow Lake, Staples
Airport, McLeod, Shoreham, Breckenridge, Wahpeton, Moorhead,
Fargo, Parkers Prairie, New York Mills, Menahga, Herman, Fergus
Falls, Wadena, Valley City, Barrett, Detroit Lakes, Lawndale,
Battle Lake, Enderlin, Ashby, Henning, Lisbon, and Hoffman


...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Event total snow
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with localized areas of 6 to
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest winds this
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Minnesota
  and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are
  expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
  life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  morning and evening commutes today.

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
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.