Special Weather Statement 12/17/2024 02:23 for Minnesota, North Dakota areas

A clipper type system will bring impactful winter weather starting over the Devils Lake Basin Wednesday afternoon and across eastern North Dakota and northwest and west central Minnesota Wednesday evening into Thursday. Confidence is high in minor travel impacts across the region due to snow accumulations exceeding 2 inches, followed by drifting and localized blowing snow impacts after the snow ends Thursday. The greatest chance for blowing snow will be Thursday afternoon across eastern North Dakota. As the system develops a narrow band of heavier snow may develop which could bring moderate winter travel impacts where it tracks. Currently there is a 30% chance for greater than 6 inches of snow over the Devils Lake Basin, with lower chances farther southeast in Northwest and west central Minnesota. These types of features carry lower predictability on location and coverage of impacts. Be prepared for hazardous travel conditions Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, and check the latest forecast if traveling.