Winter Storm Watch 12/18/2024 11:16 for Minnesota, North Dakota areas

Headline: 
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Forks ND on this developing situation.
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Past
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 11:16am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 11:31am
Description: 
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Forks ND on this developing situation.
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; Grant; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Richland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND