Winter storm warning out for northeast ND, northwest Minnesota

GRAND FORKS — An urgent winter storm warning was issued for northeastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota Wednesday afternoon, April 1, as the National Weather Service monitors a system that could bring 4 to 6 inches of ice and snow Wednesday night into Friday afternoon. Blizzard conditions are not expected, but winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow in open areas into Thursday night. The snowy weather will make travel very difficult, and travelers should expect hazardous conditions through Friday....