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Foster County Sheriff
Thursday April 2nd, 2026 :: 06:52 p.m. CDT

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 04:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota, including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of snow and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Saturday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain could fall across far southern North Dakota later tonight into early Friday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WELLS ... FOSTER ... KIDDER ... STUTSMAN ... EMMONS ... LOGAN ... LA MOURE ... MCINTOSH ... DICKEY

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.

Address/Location
Foster County Sheriff
P.O. Box 104 Carrington ND 58421
Carrington, ND 58421

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 701-652-2251

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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