GRAND FORKS, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9am on Thursday, December 15th. One to three inches of snow forecast from 9pm Wednesday, December 14th thru 9a Thursday, December 15th.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 9am Thursday, December 15th thru 6am Friday, December 16th. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches on Thursday, December 15th. Winds gusting to 45 mph. Travel conditions will be difficult to near blizzard conditions in the open country. If you must travel bring a winter survival kit. Livestock owners need to take steps to protect their livestock.

Some of the cities in this warning include: Devils Lake, New Rockford, McVille, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland.