Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast Minnesota; Whiteout Conditions Expected Through Thursday
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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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of Northeast Minnesota, including the North Shore, through Thursday morning. Heavy snow and 50 mph wind gusts will create life-threatening travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
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.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Northeast Minnesota. The warning is currently in effect and remains active through midday Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Carlton and South St. Louis counties, as well as Southern Cook and Southern Lake counties along the North Shore. This area includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Fond du Lac Band.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, residents are urged to carry a winter survival kit. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. For the latest road conditions in Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org. Officials specifically warn against travel along Highway 61 on the North Shore unless it is an emergency.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to produce additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches around the Twin Ports. Higher terrain along the North Shore could see significantly higher totals ranging from 5 to 10 inches. A light glaze of ice accumulation is also possible. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 mph, which may lead to whiteout conditions and downed power lines. The weight of snow on tree limbs combined with strong winds may cause sporadic power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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