FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Due to Blizzard Conditions, Mayor Tim Mahoney has issued an emergency declaration to close City Offices for April 12th.  Visibility in the city was down to less than a block at 4 pm.  Traffic on both 13th ave. and So. University was bumper to bumper as the streets were coated with ice and snow.  Traffic speeds at that time were around 10 mph.  The city is currently in both a flood warning and blizzard warning.

Here is part of the statement released by the city

FARGO, N.D. (April 11, 2019) – Due to blizzard-like conditions, rapidly deteriorating road conditions and forecasted heavy snowfalls, Mayor Tim Mahoney has declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency City offices for Friday, April 12. Snow plowing services will continue and public safety agencies will be in full operation to protect and serve the residents of Fargo. Working together, Mayor Mahoney and Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Rupak Gandhi made this joint decision to protect residents, students and staff members in the community.

All Fargo City Hall departments including schools will be closed on Friday.