Blizzard conditions are expected for portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota, with 1–3 inches of snow expected ahead of increasing wind gusts. Gusts 55–60 mph will create whiteout conditions and potentially dangerous travel. A Winter Storm Warning (Northern MN), for Lake of the Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltramo, and North Clearwater counties, until 1 PM Friday. A High Wind Warning until 7AM Friday for east-central ND, southeast ND, southern Red River Valley, and Lakes Country MN. A severe risk of severe wind gusting 0f 60-80 mph with any thunderstorms, and a potential for a wintry mix before changing over to snow. The active weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the weekend, with temperatures expected to be in the 20s to low 30s Saturday, followed by temperatures in the mid-20s Sunday.