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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
420 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-030930-
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-
420 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow and a wintry mix, including freezing rain, will expand across
the Northland from the south this morning. The wintry mix and
freezing rain will be most likely east of the I-35 corridor into
northwest Wisconsin. Precipitation ends from south to north late
this evening into tonight. Additional snow amounts through
tonight will range from 1 to 5 inches in northwest Wisconsin to 5
to 10 inches in north-central and northeast Minnesota, highest
along the North Shore. Ice amounts from a light glaze to around
0.25 inches are possible in northwest Wisconsin, highest in Price
County. Strong wind gusts up to 30-40 mph near Lake Superior could
lead to some blowing and drifting of snow as well as reduced
visibility. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings
are in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A second round of wet, heavy snow and mixed precipitation,
including freezing rain, is forecast for Friday afternoon through
Saturday night. The highest potential for at least one tenth of an
inch is from the I-35 corridor east into northwest Wisconsin.
Heavy, wet snow accumulations will be highest in north-central
Minnesota and along the North Shore. Travel impacts are likely
with this system leading into the Easter weekend. A Winter Storm
Watch has been issued.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow spotters are requested to report precipitation type, and
measurements of snow or ice accumulations to the National Weather
Service. Spotters and the public can also report precipitation
type with the free M-PING smartphone app.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
130 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

MNZ037-038-021830-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260403T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.A.0006.260403T2100Z-260405T0600Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Hinckley, Duluth, and Pine City
130 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow and
  sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches except between 4 and 6
  inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
  precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between
  3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch
  possible.

* WHERE...Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This
  includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille
  Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Friday. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late
  Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will be closer to Lake
  Superior as strong winds off of the Lake will lead to higher snow
  totals and greater reductions in visibilities.

The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime
hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above
freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm
surfaces leading to a slushy mess.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 511 or
visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin,
call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
130 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

MNZ037-038-021830-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260403T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.A.0006.260403T2100Z-260405T0600Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Hinckley, Duluth, and Pine City
130 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow and
  sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches except between 4 and 6
  inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
  precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between
  3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch
  possible.

* WHERE...Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This
  includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille
  Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Friday. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late
  Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will be closer to Lake
  Superior as strong winds off of the Lake will lead to higher snow
  totals and greater reductions in visibilities.

The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime
hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above
freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm
surfaces leading to a slushy mess.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 511 or
visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin,
call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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