WWUS43 KFGF 030149 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 MNZ001-031000- /O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260403T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.260403T1800Z-260405T0000Z/ West Polk- Including the cities of Crookston and East Grand Forks 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Polk County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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. && $$ MNZ022-023-027-028-031-031000- /O.EXT.KFGF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260403T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.260403T2100Z-260405T0600Z/ Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Mahnomen, New York Mills, Detroit Lakes, Two Inlets, and Lake Itasca 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...East Becker, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, and East Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The combination of warm temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads, creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.260403T2100Z-260405T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260403T0600Z/ Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Bagley, Fosston, Newfolden, Red Lake Falls, Bemidji, Middle River, Baudette, Thief River Falls, Roseau, and Red Lake 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between two and four inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ024-032-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.260403T2100Z-260405T0600Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260403T0600Z/ Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Wadena and Park Rapids 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Wadena and Hubbard Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ002-003-029-NDZ024-026>030-038-039-049-052-053-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.260403T1800Z-260405T0000Z/ Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Gwinner, Grand Forks, Breckenridge, Lisbon, Finley, Cooperstown, Hillsboro, Valley City, Moorhead, Michigan, Mayville, Forman, Wahpeton, New Rockford, Fargo, and Halstad 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. 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. && $$ MNZ030-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.W.0004.260403T2100Z-260405T0600Z/ West Otter Tail- Including the cities of Fergus Falls 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...West Otter Tail County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-054-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0027.260403T1800Z-260405T0000Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey- Eastern Walsh-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Warren, Devils Lake, Drayton, Leeds, Grafton, Cando, Hallock, Cavalier, Langdon, and Lankin 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. The combination of warm temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads, creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ040-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0027.260403T1800Z-260405T0600Z/ Grant- Including the cities of Elbow Lake 849 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Grant County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Perroux