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Freezing Rain Potential Saturday

Wintry Precipitation This Weekend

Confidence continues to increase in impactful freezing rain late tonight into Saturday afternoon as a wintry mix moves through the state. Accumulating ice is anticipated, especially across western North Dakota, with very slippery surfaces and hazardous driving conditions expected. Be prepared to adjust travel plans and check the latest road conditions if you must be on the roads tomorrow!

A clipper system passing through North Dakota will cause medium to high chances for wintry precipitation early Saturday through early Sunday. Freezing rain is anticipated across the west and portions of central, while lightly accumulating snow is expected over portions of central and all of eastern North Dakota.