Winter Storm Warning 12/19/2024 00:14 for North Dakota areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 19 at 2:14AM CST until December 19 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 12:14am
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 8:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
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: 
Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Ward; McHenry; Pierce
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND