Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota 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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of North Dakota and Minnesota until Friday morning, with wind gusts up to 55 mph and whiteout conditions expected to disrupt travel.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Minnesota and Northeast 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 Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. The alert is effective immediately and is expected to last until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Northwest Minnesota: West Polk and West Marshall counties.
- Northeast North Dakota: Cavalier, Grand Forks, Eastern Walsh, and Western Walsh counties.
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for the following hazards:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Strong winds with gusts as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Ground blizzards are anticipated to create whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Commute Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
- Additional Hazards: High wind speeds could result in tree damage.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT Friday. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected to begin around 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12.
What You Should Do
- Restrict Travel: Travel should be limited to emergencies only.
- Survival Kits: If travel is necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
- Stay with Vehicle: If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
- Road Conditions: Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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