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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a statewide Travel Alert.

According to the National Weather Service, weather conditions are expected to change in the overnight hours. Freezing rain causing icy conditions, blowing and drifting snow with areas of heavy snow reducing visibility and creating hazardous driving conditions are possible. Motorists are urged to use caution as this winter weather event intensifies across North Dakota potentially causing road conditions to deteriorate throughout the night continuing through Wednesday.

A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing 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 go to the website: www.dot.nd.gov.