Grand Forks, ND – Blizzard conditions are impacting large portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and northeast South Dakota Sunday, with dangerous winds, blowing snow, and near-zero visibility making travel hazardous through the evening.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Grand Forks and Aberdeen, Blizzard Warnings are in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST Sunday, following early-morning Winter Weather Advisories in parts of the region.
Forecasters say snowfall totals may reach up to one to two inches, but the greatest threat comes from strong winds gusting between 40 and 60 mph, producing ground blizzard conditions and widespread whiteouts.
In North Dakota, impacted areas include Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake, Jamestown, and surrounding rural communities. In Minnesota, blizzard and advisory areas stretch across west-central and northwest portions of the state, including Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Wheaton, and Ortonville.
In South Dakota, northeastern counties — including areas around Sisseton, Milbank, Webster, Britton, and Roberts County — are under blizzard warnings or winter weather advisories as conditions intensify throughout the day.
The National Weather Service warns that visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible, especially on open highways. Gusty winds may also cause tree damage and drifting snow could quickly block roads.
Officials strongly advise restricting travel to emergencies only. Motorists who must travel are urged to slow down, carry winter survival kits, and stay with their vehicles if stranded.
Road condition updates are available by calling 511 in all three states or online at 511mn.org for Minnesota.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve late Sunday night as winds diminish.
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