Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 9:43PM CST until December 4 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 7:43pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will lead to blowing
snow and reduced visibility.
* WHERE...Most of eastern North Dakota, including most of the Red
River Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST Wednesday 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 will impact the
Wednesday morning and evening commutes, although the degree of
impact is still uncertain.
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