Most of the state was placed under a no travel advisory Monday night, with parts of the Red River Valley under a travel alert.
A travel alert is in effect for Grand Forks and surrounding areas, the North Dakota Department of Transportation said in a news release issued late Monday night. The DOT also extended its no travel advisory to cover parts of the Herald coverage area, including Devils Lake, Ramsey County and Cavalier County.
The travel alert means motorists can still travel but may encounter challenging road conditions, including strong winds, low visibility, blowing snow and drifts on roadways. Motorists should be cautious to changing conditions and also should reduce driving speeds as needed.
A no travel advisory means motorists should not travel due to unsafe conditions. This includes almost all of the state except parts of southwest North Dakota and portions the Valley.
Though roads have not been closed in the Herald coverage area, a large portion of those roads are snow-covered, with some having scattered ice. Interstate 94 has been closed from Dickinson to Jamestown.
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Blizzard conditions for Grand Forks are likely to hit overnight, with snow accumulation likely to be 8 to 12 inches.
