Winter Storm Warning Issued for Towner, Benson, Ramsey, and Nelson Counties 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of North Dakota, citing 60 mph wind gusts and heavy snow through 7 AM Friday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which remains in effect until 7:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following counties in North Dakota are included in the warning area:
- Benson
- Nelson
- Ramsey
- Towner
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of up to one inch.
- Wind: Strong winds are anticipated, with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Patchy blowing snow and drifting snow may loft and briefly reduce visibility, particularly in areas prone to blowing snow.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Additionally, strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
The warning is effective through 7:00 AM CDT Friday. The onset of significant conditions is expected to begin Thursday afternoon, impacting travel through the Friday morning commute.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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