Winter Storm Watch Minnesota, Wisconsin | Effective 03/11/2026 11:18

...WINTER STORM CONDITIONS DUE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW POSSIBLE THURSDAY EVENING INTO FRIDAY MORNING... .A strong low pressure system will bring a mix of rain and snow, as well as very strong winds Thursday evening into Friday morning. While snowfall amounts may be lighter, the combination of intense snowfall rates and blowing snow could result in Winter Storm conditions. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, and Rusk Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.