ND Governor Declares Snow Emergency

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven has declared

a snow emergency in order to make state resources available to

respond.

Hoeven issued the order Friday as a winter storm carrying

freezing rain and snow pushed through the region.

The order activated the National Guard, which has equipment and

personnel staged around the state to respond as needed.

State transportation officials also have issued a statewide

travel alert. The storm has reduced visibility and made roads icy.

Blizzard-like conditions are expected to develop over the weekend

and into Monday.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has suspended all oversized and

overweight vehicles from traveling in the southwest and

south-central part of the state.

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