No Travel Advisory for Northern North Dakota; Travel Alert for Southern North Dakota

NDDOT | 3/17/2013

The North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol have issued a No Travel Advisory for northwest and north central North Dakota including the cities of Williston, Minot, Kenmare, Bottineau and Garrison due to high winds causing blowing snow, areas of near zero visibility, compacted snow and continuous ice on roadways. Motorists should not travel due to hazardous conditions which may make it unsafe to travel.

A Travel Alert has been extended to southwest and south central North Dakota, including Dickinson, Bismarck and surrounding areas due to blowing and drifting snow creating icy conditions and reduced visibility. Conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.

A Travel Alert is still in effect for southeast North Dakota including the cities of Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo, Wahpeton and surrounding areas. Conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.

All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur and use caution while traveling. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone or visit www.dot.nd.gov.

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