Mapleton, ND – Whiteout conditions brought travel to a standstill Sunday afternoon along I-94 near Mapleton, where troopers reported “intermittent zero visibility” around 3:30 p.m.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, visibility dropped to near zero due to intense blowing snow, prompting officials to warn against any travel in the area. The agency emphasized that cameras can make conditions appear clearer than they are in person, urging drivers not to underestimate the hazard.
Troopers said the snow and wind created rapid changes in visibility, with some sections of I-94 becoming impassable at times. Drivers already on the road were advised to pull over safely if unable to see ahead, while others were encouraged to delay travel until conditions improve.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple advisories for blowing snow and strong winds across eastern North Dakota, with conditions expected to remain dangerous into the evening.
Authorities remind motorists to check road updates through ND Roads or 511 before heading out, keep emergency kits in vehicles, and avoid unnecessary travel until the alert is lifted.
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