Winter Storm Warning Issued for Wilkin, Ransom, Sargent, and Richland 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota, effective from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening, with up to a foot of snow possible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast North Dakota and West Central Minnesota
- 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 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 officially in effect from 1:00 PM CDT Saturday, March 14, through 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Minnesota: Wilkin County
- North Dakota: Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow are expected throughout the duration of the storm. Total snow accumulations are projected to be between 4 and 6 inches, with localized totals reaching up to 12 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will create significant hazards, including widespread blowing snow that will frequently reduce visibility to below a half mile, making travel dangerous, especially in open country.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for their state by calling 5 1 1.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: 1:00 PM CDT Saturday, March 14
- Warning Expiration: 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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