Winter Storm Watch 12/03/2024 10:33 for Minnesota, North Dakota areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 12:33PM CST until December 4 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 3, 2024 - 10:33am
Expires: 
December 3, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and a glaze of ice possible through Wednesday morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 PM CST this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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: 
West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; West Marshall; Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Benson; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND