Grand Forks, ND – Snow bands combined with gusty winds are already reducing visibility to around a half mile across eastern North Dakota, creating dangerous travel conditions that can change rapidly over short distances this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, light to moderate snow is moving east across northeast North Dakota into northwest Minnesota, with wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph. These conditions are producing brief but significant visibility drops, especially during heavier snow bursts, and will continue through the evening commute.
Cities including Grand Forks, Grafton, and Devils Lake are seeing the most consistent impacts, while conditions are deteriorating into Thief River Falls and Bemidji as the system pushes east. Major routes such as I-29 and US-2 are հատկապես vulnerable to sudden whiteout conditions, particularly in open rural areas where wind-driven snow can drift across roadways.
Drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility, slow down immediately when encountering snow bands, and avoid sudden braking. Checking North Dakota DOT and Minnesota DOT road reports before travel is strongly advised.
Snow and blowing snow will continue through the evening hours before gradually improving later tonight, though lingering slick spots and reduced visibility may persist into early Wednesday.
