Special Weather Statement 01/08/2025 13:51 for North Dakota areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 3:51PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
January 8, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
An area of precipitation is expected to move southeast through western and central North Dakota late this afternoon through tonight. A mix of rain, freezing rain and snow are all possible along the leading edge of precipitation. Later this evening and overnight, the precipitation is expected to transition to all snow. It is possible that roads, sidewalks and parking lots could become icy this evening. Late tonight as precipitation turns to all snow and winds increase, patchy blowing snow could lead to reduced visibilities. If you have travel plans tonight, be sure to check the latest road conditions. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Area Description: 
Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Williams; Mountrail; Ward; McHenry; McKenzie; Dunn; Mercer; Oliver; McLean; Sheridan; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Morton; Burleigh; Slope; Hettinger; Grant; Bowman; Adams; Sioux; Emmons
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND