A blizzard warning went into effect in the Red River Valley of ND/MN this evening at 6 PM central. Widespread snow and strong winds created visibility issues and extremely difficult travel conditions for motorists along Interstate 29. Multiple vehicles including a semi drove into the center median ditch due to the poor visibility. Wind chills were around -10F creating an even more dangerous situation for stranded motorists.
Shot Description
1) A semi and car stuck in the center median of Interstate 29 just north of Fargo, ND.
2) Traffic came to a halt as drivers approached another stuck vehicle on I-29
3) Winds send blowing snow over the overpass with and I-29 sign visible
4) NDDOT plow clearing the Interstate
5) Reverse shot of the semi and vehicle in the median
6) Slow travel along I-29, most motorists stuck in convoys to aid their vision
7) Low visibility inside the city limits of Fargo on I-29
8) City of Fargo plows start their rounds of clearing snow along emergency routes
9) NDDOT plow entering I-29
10) Gas pump motorist walking in wind driven snow
SID: Jason Bednar
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