Winter Storm Warning Issued for Towner, Benson, Ramsey, and Nelson Counties
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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 parts of North Dakota until 7 AM CDT Friday, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in North Dakota. The warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in North Dakota:
- Towner County
- Benson County
- Ramsey County
- Nelson County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow and significant areas of blowing snow. Specific conditions include:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between two and six inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow will lead to quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas prone to blowing snow.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:16 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, and is scheduled to end at 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises the following precautions for those in the affected area:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Road Conditions: Plan for slippery road conditions and difficult travel.
- Information: The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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