Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 11 at 12:54PM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will be intense, possibly
exceeding 2" per hour Thursday evening.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: