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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
322 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

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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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1220 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

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Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Duluth
1220 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 3 and 6 inches except between 6 and 10 inches closer to
  Lake Superior. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the
  Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.

* 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.

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.

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