Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued December 4 at 9:16AM CST until December 4 at 9:45AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 7:16am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 7:45am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Northern Clay County in northwestern Minnesota...
Southern Norman County in northwestern Minnesota...
Southwestern Mahnomen County in northwestern Minnesota...
Northwestern Becker County in northwestern Minnesota...
Northeastern Cass County in southeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Traill County in southeastern North Dakota...
* Until 945 AM CST.
* At 916 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from 6 miles north of Blanchard to Borup to White Earth
Nation, moving south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than
one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are
expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.
This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 80 and 100.
Locations impacted include...
Hawley, Ulen, Waubun, Hendrum, Hunter, Callaway, and Hitterdal.
Instruction:
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.
Area Description:
Becker, MN; Clay, MN; Mahnomen, MN; Norman, MN; Cass, ND; Traill, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND