Blizzard Warning Issued for Kittson and Pembina Counties Through Friday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota, forecasting 60 mph wind gusts and whiteout conditions through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Minnesota and North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Kittson County, Minnesota, and Pembina County, North Dakota. The warning is in effect until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Minnesota: Kittson County
- North Dakota: Pembina County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for severe winter weather including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are expected, which will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Commute Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Timeline
The blizzard conditions are expected to begin at approximately 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, and will continue through 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
What You Should Do
- Restrict Travel: Travel should be limited to emergencies only.
- Winter Survival Kit: If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
- Stay with Vehicle: If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe.
- Road Conditions: For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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