Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 12 at 12:20PM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 6 inches except between 6 and 10 inches closer to
Lake Superior. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.
* WHEN...Until 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.
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:
Carlton/South St. Louis
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: