Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 18 at 9:48PM CST until December 19 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 7:48pm
Expires:
December 19, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Minnesota
and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday.
* 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. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening 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 for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Clay; West Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND