Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations could exceed 8 inches with wind gusts as high as 55 mph, which may create blizzard conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, south central and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday to 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WELLS ... LA MOURE ... LOGAN ... EMMONS ... SHERIDAN ... PIERCE ... DICKEY ... FOSTER ... MCINTOSH ... STUTSMAN ... ROLETTE ... BURLEIGH ... SIOUX ... KIDDER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.