Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Minnesota and North Dakota Through Sunday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 Wilkin, Ransom, Sargent, and Richland counties, with heavy snow and 45 mph wind gusts creating near blizzard conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast North Dakota and West-Central Minnesota
- Issued
- April 1, 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 Southeast North Dakota and West-Central Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southeast North Dakota and west-central Minnesota. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Minnesota: Wilkin County
- North Dakota: Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected regions should prepare for heavy snow and widespread blowing snow. Specific conditions provided by the National Weather Service include:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility and Hazards: The combination of snow and high winds will create near blizzard conditions and significant drifting. These conditions will make travel dangerous and potentially impossible.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and will continue until 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, residents are urged to:
- Drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.
- Leave plenty of room between vehicles and avoid sudden braking or acceleration, especially on hills or when making turns.
- Ensure your vehicle is winterized and in good working order.
- Carry a winter storm kit including a flashlight, food, water, tire chains, booster cables, a shovel, blankets, extra clothing, and a first aid kit.
- Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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