Blizzard Warning Issued for Pine, Douglas, Burnett, and Washburn Counties Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on March 30, 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 parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with up to 18 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 30, 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 East Central Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of east-central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. This alert indicates that blizzard conditions are expected, creating hazardous environments for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Minnesota: Pine County, including the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, and Lena Lake areas.
- Wisconsin: Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties, including the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County.
Expected Conditions
Significant winter weather is anticipated throughout the warning period:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 6 and 13 inches. However, higher amounts between 10 and 18 inches are forecast for southern Burnett and Washburn Counties.
- Wind: Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph, which will contribute to blizzard conditions and reduced visibility.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 1:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Restrict Travel: Travel should be limited to emergencies only.
- Survival Kits: If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
- Stay with Your Vehicle: If you become stranded, remain with your vehicle to stay safe and visible to rescuers.
- Road Information: For the latest road conditions, call 511. Minnesota residents can visit www.511mn.org, and Wisconsin residents can visit www.511wi.gov.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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