Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 2:12AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 12:12am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and widespread blowing snow expected.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice
accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and
southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make
travel difficult, especially in open country. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute in the Devils
Lake Basin and evening commute in the central and northern Red
River Valley.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
West Polk; Norman; Kittson; West Marshall; Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Benson; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND