Winter Storm Warning Issued for Carlton, South St. Louis, and North Shore Counties
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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 Winter Storm Warning for Northeast Minnesota until 1 PM CDT today, citing heavy snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
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 Winter Storm Warning for portions of Northeast Minnesota. This alert is currently in effect and follows the cancellation of a previous blizzard warning for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Carlton and South St. Louis Counties
- Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties (North Shore)
- Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band
- Grand Portage Reservation
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for the following conditions:
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches are expected.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 35 mph.
- Visibility: Falling and blowing snow will likely reduce visibilities to below one mile.
- Impacts: The weight of snow on tree limbs combined with strong winds may result in downed power lines and sporadic power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon, March 13, 2026.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends the following safety measures:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Road Information: For the latest Minnesota road conditions, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
- Preparation: Take steps to prepare for potential power interruptions due to wind and snow weight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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