Thursday departure still a possibility

Looks like it was a decision well made and as it turned out we really wouldn't have had a choice anyway

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have closed Interstate 29 from Fargo to the South Dakota border due to heavy snow, blowing snow, near zero visibility and icy conditions.

Motorists should be advised the Travel Alert remains in effect for central and eastern North Dakota. This Travel Alert includes the cities and surrounding areas of: Bismarck, Jamestown, Valley City, Grand Forks, Fargo and Wahpeton. A Travel Alert means motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways.

Also, Interstate 29 in South Dakota remains closed from Watertown to the North Dakota border.