Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Warning posted for the region

 Pink indicates Winter Storm Warning. Blue indicates Winter Weather Advisory. (Photo Courtesy of the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks)

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of the valley, in effect until 9 a.m. on Monday.

According to a statement from the National Weather Service, the warning is in effect beginning at 9 p.m. this evening until Monday morning.

The following counties are a part of the warning: Minnesota - Clay, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant; North Dakota - Cass and Richland.

Heavy snow is expected, with accumulations between five and seven inches anticipated, with higher isolated amounts possible.

Other portions of the area are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. Monday.

The following counties are a part of the advisory: Minnesota - Norman, Mahnomen and South Clearwater; North Dakota - Traill.

For more information on oad conditions, call 5-1-1 from any phone or go to www.511mn.org in Minnesota or www.dot.nd.gov/travel in North Dakota