Blizzard Conditions Possible Over Parts Of North Dakota Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of North Dakota.

This includes the cities of Grand Forks, Hillsboro, Fargo, Mayville, Valley City, Finley, Hope, Cooperstown, and Hatton.  The counties included are  Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, and Cass.

What is the timing of this potential winter storm?

Late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.  Blizzard conditions are possible.  A narrow band of 6 or more inches of snow is possible.  Visibility of a 1/4 of a mile or less is possible.  Winds could gust as high as 45 miles per hour.

What will be the impacts of this storm?

You can plan on slippery road conditions.  Intense snow, along with blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibilities.  If you have travel plans to eastern North Dakota be sure to have a winter survival kit with you.  This storm could affect your morning commute. Wind chills are expected to dip to around 20 below zero.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Bismarck and Mandan.

This includes a good portion of our listening area.  Much of south-central & southwest North Dakota.  Including the cities of Ashley, Napoleon, Wishek, Strasburg, Hazelton, New Salem, and Linton.

Included counties in the advisory include Burleigh, Morton, Grant, Sioux, Kidder, Emmons, Logan, and McIntosh.

The Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 9 pm tonight until 12 noon Tuesday.

Snow and blowing snow are expected.  Total snow accumulations from 1-4 inches.  Winds could gust as high as 50 miles per hour.  Travel could become difficult with slippery roads and reduced visibility (especially in open country).