No Travel Advisory lifted for southeast North Dakota

Roadways reopened after heavy snow and stranded vehicles blocked I-94

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:45am

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A No Travel Advisory that was issued for southeast North Dakota, including the Jamestown area, has been lifted and replaced with a Travel Alert. The North Dakota Highway Patrol had closed I-94 westbound near Medina due to commercial and passenger vehicles being stranded in heavy snow, making it difficult for plows and wreckers to reach the area. Troopers worked to push through the snow to reach and assist the stranded motorists.

Why it matters

Winter weather advisories and road closures can significantly impact travel and commerce in the region, so the lifting of the No Travel Advisory is an important update for residents and travelers in southeast North Dakota.

The details

The North Dakota Highway Patrol closed I-94 westbound near Medina due to the heavy snow and stranded vehicles, making it difficult for emergency responders to reach the area. Troopers worked to push through the snow to assist the stranded motorists, but they may not have been able to reach everyone for an undetermined amount of time.

  • The No Travel Advisory was initially issued for southeast North Dakota, including the Jamestown area.
  • At 2:45 p.m., the No Travel Advisory was lifted and replaced with a Travel Alert.

The players

North Dakota Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency responsible for monitoring and responding to weather-related road conditions and closures.

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The takeaway

The lifting of the No Travel Advisory indicates that road conditions have improved enough to allow for safer travel in the affected areas of southeast North Dakota, though drivers should still exercise caution due to the lingering effects of the heavy snowfall.