Western Minnesota Weather Alert: Snow and Blowing Snow Until Thursday Afternoon

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Detroit Lakes, MN – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for northwest Minnesota from 6 PM Wednesday to 3 PM CST Thursday, with up to 4 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, affected areas include Roseau, Mahnomen, and Becker counties, with Fosston, Thief River Falls, and Detroit Lakes expecting the worst impacts.

Drivers should prepare for low visibility, snow-covered roads, and difficult travel conditions, especially during the Thursday morning commute. For real-time updates, visit 511mn.org.

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