Winter Storm Warning Issued for Norman, Clay, and Traill Counties Through Midnight
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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 Winter Storm Warning for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota, with heavy snow and slippery roads expected through midnight CST.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Minnesota and North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks
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 Minnesota and North Dakota.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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