Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 12 at 1:27AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 10 and 15 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 this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. 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. Travel
could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* 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: