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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1254 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

MNZ020-021-121100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1800Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Silver Bay, Two Harbors, and Grand Marais
1254 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
FRIDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MNZ010>012-018-019-037-WIZ001>004-121100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WS.W.0005.260312T1800Z-260313T1800Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Carlton and South St. Louis-Douglas-Bayfield-
Ashland-Iron-
Including the cities of Isabella, Washburn, Ely, Hurley,
Bayfield, Bigfork, International Falls, Superior, Hibbing,
Duluth, and Ashland
1254 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches except between 6 and 12 inches for northern Iron County 
  and the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, Carlton, St. 
  Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, 
  Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal 
  Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du 
  Flambeau Band, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation and 
  the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion 
  areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National 
  Lakeshore, Madeline Island and Voyageurs National Park. The entire 
  Boundary Waters is also included.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will be intense, possibly 
  exceeding 1" per hour Thursday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 511 or 
visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin, 
call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

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MNZ025-026-033>036-038-WIZ006>009-121100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WS.A.0003.260312T1800Z-260313T1800Z/
North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-
South Aitkin-Pine-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Hinckley, Pine River, Grand Rapids,
Aitkin, Walker, Grantsburg, Brainerd, Hayward, Pine City,
Phillips, Spooner, and Hill City
1254 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 
  6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, and South 
  Itasca Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Burnett, Sawyer, and 
  Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix 
  Band in Burnett County, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and 
  the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena 
  Lake areas.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Due to strong winds, 
  blowing snow may drop visibilities below 1/4 mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The track of the system will greatly 
  influence the amount of snow and wind that occurs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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For more information on Northland weather, visit www.weather.
gov/duluth

Wolfe