Special Weather Statement Minnesota, Wisconsin | Effective 03/18/2026 02:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 18 at 4:44AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 18, 2026 - 2:44am
Expires: 
March 18, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 430 AM CDT...light to very light freezing drizzle was reported over much of northeast Minnesota. Freezing drizzle is forecast to move into northwest Wisconsin and the Arrowhead by 7 AM. A thin glaze of ice is expected with the freezing drizzle. Ice accumulation is expected to be greatest on lightly traveled roads and on sidewalks which were cleared of snow last evening. Use caution while walking or traveling this morning. Be prepared for slippery stretches on roads and bridges.
Area Description: 
Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine; Douglas; Bayfield; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN