Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 13 at 12:07AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 10:07pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
2 and 5 inches except between 5 and 11 inches for the higher
terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern
Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac
Band and the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may 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 could
impact the Friday morning commute.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; Carlton/South St. Louis
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
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