Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. The highest snowfall amounts are expected east of Highway 83. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through Thursday night, and as high as 55 mph Friday through Saturday afternoon when blizzard conditions are possible.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds combined with snow and ice could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.