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Make preparations per the instructions

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

Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme 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.