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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Duluth MN 1220 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 MNZ020-021-130530- /O.CON.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1800Z/ Southern Lake-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Silver Bay, Two Harbors, and Grand Marais 1220 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will be intense, possibly exceeding 2" per hour Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 322 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-132030- Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake- North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore- Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass- Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis- Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price- 322 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight A powerful winter storm will bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to much of the Northland, including the Arrowhead and Twin Ports, this afternoon and tonight. Extremely strong northwest winds will impact North Central and East Central Minnesota, causing blowing snow and possibly power outages. Meanwhile the North Shore will have strong east winds gusting to 50 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous winter weather will persist into Friday morning across the region before exiting to our east. Another major winter storm will arrive late Saturday through Monday, bringing additional heavy snow and strong winds - mainly to northwest Wisconsin though its track may change, so keep abreast of the latest weather forecast. Highly recommend that you don`t make travel plans south through Wisconsin on Sunday as this may be a historic storm. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements tonight to the National Weather Service. $$
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