Grand Forks, ND Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 3 inches.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, West Polk County. In North Dakota, Grand
Forks County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads are reported as slick and hazardous. Plan on
difficult travel conditions.

Heavy wet snow on power lines and tree limbs may cause sporadic
power outages.

Heavy wet snow has been reported to be very difficult to move.
Persons with cardiac issues should use extra caution when shoveling,
or avoid shoveling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is greatly discouraged until conditions improve later this
afternoon. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company.

When shoveling heavy wet snow, take frequent breaks, stay hydrated
with water, and move only small amounts with each pass.

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