Winter Storm Warning 12/18/2024 07:57 for North Dakota areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 18 at 9:57AM CST until December 19 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 7:57am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to blowing snow. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, Renville, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; McHenry; Pierce
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND