These maps are based upon the information available to the North Dakota Department of Transportation at the time of preparation and are provided solely as a public service. Actual conditions may vary from those reported. Motorists are cautioned to be alert to changing conditions.

Summer Road Reports are issued once daily or as conditions warrant, typically from mid-April through October.

Winter Road Reports are issued 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, typically from November through mid-April, at the following times.

Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Fargo Commuter Report Update 5:00 AM Local Time.

All State Winter Road Report Updates

6:00 AM Local Time

7:00 AM Local Time

8:00 AM Local Time

11:30 AM Central Time

3:00 PM Central Time

6:00 PM Central Time

9:00 PM Central Time

Winter Road Reports are issued more frequently during severe weather events.

Other Road Reports

South Dakota

Montana

Minnesota

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

National Road Information

 

Road Condition Terminology

The following terms will be used to relate to winter road conditions, to maintain consistency, and keep the traveling public well informed. The NDDOT will utilize these terms to inform the public about road conditions that warrant increased awareness.

Travel Alerts - are issued to alert motorists that areas of challenging winter driving conditions may be encountered. Conditions are such that motorists can still travel; however, they should be aware that rapidly changing conditions may result in travel delays due to reduced speeds and visibility.

No Travel Advisories - are issued when conditions warrant no travel but not a road closure. No Travel Advisories have the potential to change to a Road Closure if conditions deteriorate. No Travel Advisories are issued for public safety to encourage motorists not to venture out onto the roads. Motorists are urged to take No Travel Advisories seriously.  Conditions change often during a storm event and motorists may become stranded if they are caught between destinations.

Roads are Closed - when conditions create a life-threatening danger to motorists. The roadway is impassable and it is against the law to drive past a road closure device on a closed road. Motorists should obey road closures, even when a sign or a gate is not present.