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Fargo/Grand Forks - ND, US, National Weather Service

Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, and North Clearwater Counties

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, and North Clearwater Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.