Special Weather Statement issued December 17 at 4:03AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

An Alberta clipper will cause impactful winter weather across
much of western and central North Dakota Wednesday through
Thursday. Accumulating snow is expected to spread across northwest
and north central North Dakota Wednesday afternoon and evening,
then into south central North Dakota and the James River Valley
Wednesday night. There are medium to high chances for at least 4
inches of snow along and to the northeast of the Highway 52
corridor, with a low chance of a narrower band of up to 8 inches.
There is also a 30 to 60 percent chance of freezing rain in
southwest North Dakota Wednesday evening.

From Wednesday night through Thursday morning, strong northwest
winds with gusts up to 55 mph are expected across western and
south central North Dakota. This could result in significant
visibility reductions from blowing snow in open areas, especially
from Williston to Bismarck to south of Jamestown.

Be prepared for hazardous travel conditions Wednesday through
Thursday, and be sure to check the latest forecast and road
reports before traveling.