GRAND FORKS, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A strong winter storm will impact the region Wednesday night through Thursday. There is a high chance of blizzard conditions in the northern half of the Red River Valley and northeastern North Dakota and a medium chance for blizzard conditions south. The probability of blizzard conditions will be driven by coverage of falling snow.

High winds are expected to develop regardless of snowfall. Gusts as high as 70 mph are possible from Wednesday night through Thursday.