Winter Storm Warning 12/19/2024 02:52 for Minnesota, North Dakota areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 19 at 4:52AM CST until December 19 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 2:52am
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Event total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with localized areas of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest winds this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes today.
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.
Area Description: 
Clay; West Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Richland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND