Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 1:30AM CDT until April 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation
possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 9
inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 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...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.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
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