Blizzard Warning in Effect From 7 PM This Evening

 

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE 
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 
513 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019 
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDT 
FRIDAY... 

* WHAT...Significant blizzard conditions expected. Total snow 
accumulations of 2 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around 
one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Dakota. 

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Travel could be dangerous to impossible 
at times. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce 
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday 
morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive 
damage to trees and power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout 
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If 
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get 
stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

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