Grand Forks, ND – Falling snow and gusty winds are creating dangerous travel conditions across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota this evening, the National Weather Service in Grand Forks reports.
According to the agency’s 6:14 p.m. update Saturday, visibility is reduced to a quarter mile or less in open areas, with occasional near-whiteout conditions. Drivers are urged to use caution and check updated road reports before traveling.
Blowing snow and drifting are expected to persist through Sunday morning, especially in the eastern Red River Valley, where gusty southerly winds continue. The NWS warns that hazardous visibility and icy road surfaces could make rural and highway travel difficult overnight.
Motorists should monitor conditions through the North Dakota DOT online or the Minnesota 511 system.
Officials recommend avoiding nonessential travel until conditions improve.
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