Blizzard Warning Issued for Minnesota's North Shore: Up to 18 Inches of Snow and 60 MPH Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Southern Cook and Southern Lake counties from Tuesday night through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Minnesota North Shore
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Minnesota North Shore.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN. The warning is effective from 9:00 PM CST Tuesday, February 17, until 12:00 PM CST Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the North Shore region of Minnesota, specifically Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This geographic area includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise against travel unless it is an absolute emergency. If you must travel, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore, you are urged to carry a winter survival kit. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road information in Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow totals are expected to range between 10 and 18 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Easterly winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Hazards: Whiteout conditions are expected, which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The weight of the snow combined with strong winds may down tree limbs and power lines, resulting in sporadic power outages.
- Additional Details: Terrain enhancement is expected to increase snowfall totals and rates. The heaviest snowfall rates are predicted to occur Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 9:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 17. The hazardous conditions are expected to continue until the warning expires at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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