Blizzard Warning Issued for Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota 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, citing wind gusts up to 55 mph and whiteout conditions through 7 AM Friday.
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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 warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to last until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in the warning area:
- Northwest Minnesota: West Polk, Kittson, and West Marshall counties.
- Northeast North Dakota: Cavalier, Pembina, Grand Forks, and Eastern and Western Walsh counties.
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for the following hazards:
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches are expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible, particularly in open country.
- Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning was issued at 8:16 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, and remains in effect until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in your state, you can call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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