Winter Weather and Icy Conditions Hit Lakes Area

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – An early season winter storm has brought with it icy conditions delaying schools, businesses and making travel difficult throughout the Lakes Area.

Freezing rain and drizzle Thursday night has coated many roadways. The National Weather Service expects Thursday to remain windy with wind speeds 20-40 mph.

Snow accumulations through Thursday night will likely be in the 3-6-inch range in much of the Lakes Area, but totals could be higher. Whiteout conditions and icy roads are expected to make travel difficult Thursday and Friday. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 a.m., Friday.

In North Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and North Dakota Highway Patrol closed Interstate 29 northbound and southbound lanes from Fargo to Grand Forks due to icy conditions. Motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions.

You can find a list of school and business delays HERE or via the Lakes Area Radio App.