Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 18 at 1:31AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 11:31pm
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
An area of freezing drizzle is forecast for portions of central
and north-central Minnesota early this morning. As of 130 AM
freezing drizzle was observed or suspected at Brainerd, Park
Rapids, Bemidji, Pine River, and Walker. The area of freezing
drizzle extends northwest into southeast Manitoba and should
persist through the early morning hours.
Freezing drizzle may quickly coat roadways with a thin layer of
ice that may be undetectable. Please use extreme caution...
especially on bridges...overpasses and around curves. Allow plenty
of stopping distance and avoid braking suddenly.
Please report freezing drizzle to the National Weather Service in
Duluth MN.
Area Description:
North Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: