No Travel Advisory Expanded in West Central Minnesota, North Dakota

 

The winter weather season is lingering on a little bit more, as a strong winter storm is making its way south to north across the upper Midwest.

Blizzard conditions continue south of I-94 as heavy snow and strong winds continue to move north, as of 1 p.m. this afternoon.

The blizzard conditions have caused closures across the tri-state region.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have CLOSED I-29 from Fargo to the South Dakota Border and have also CLOSED ND Highway 13 from I-29 to Wahpeton, due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions.

In addition, they have issued a No Travel Advisory for southeastern North Dakota, due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions.

In Minnesota, no travel is advised on state and federal highways in the following counties: Big Stone, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Wheaton, Traverse and Wilkin.