Winter Storm Warning Issued for Morton, Grant, Sioux, and Emmons Counties in North Dakota

Source: NOAA · South-Central North Dakota

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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of south-central North Dakota from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, with up to 8 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
South-Central North Dakota
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Bismarck

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South-Central North Dakota.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Winter Storm Warning for south-central North Dakota. The alert was issued on March 13 and covers a period of expected heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following counties in North Dakota:

  • Morton
  • Grant
  • Sioux
  • Emmons

Expected Conditions

Residents in the warned area should prepare for heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 4 and 8 inches. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph, which may lead to significantly reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service advises that travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5 1 1.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 PM CDT (noon MDT) on Saturday, March 14, 2026, until 1:00 PM CDT (noon MDT) on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of south-central North Dakota from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, with up to 8 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects South-Central North Dakota. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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