Winter Storm Warning Issued for Norman, Clay, and Traill Counties Through Midnight

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until midnight CST tonight.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Minnesota: Norman and Clay Counties
• North Dakota: Traill County

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is the primary hazard associated with this storm. Forecasters expect additional snow accumulations of one to three inches. Residents should be aware that heavy snowfall rates exceeding one inch per hour are possible at times during the warning period. These conditions are expected to create slippery road conditions throughout the affected area.

What You Should Do

Travel is expected to be hazardous. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511 in the state they are calling from.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning was issued at 7:42 PM CST on February 18 and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM CST on February 19.