Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:29PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow ending this afternoon
with little additional snow or accumulations expected. For the
Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota,
including the James River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 4 PM CDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of snow and blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Saturday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain could fall across
far southern North Dakota later tonight into early Friday morning.
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.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Wells; Foster; Kidder; Stutsman; Emmons; Logan; La Moure; McIntosh; Dickey
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND