Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Minnesota and 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Kittson, Roseau, East Marshall, and Pembina counties, with up to 8 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks ND
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 Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Minnesota: Kittson, Roseau, and East Marshall Counties.
- North Dakota: Pembina County.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for significant winter weather hazards, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to frequently reduce visibility to below a half mile, particularly in open country.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to dangerous. Strong winds may also cause tree damage.
Timeline
The warning is effective starting at 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon, Thursday, March 12. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in your state, you can obtain information by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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