Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central St. Louis County Through Thursday Noon
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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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NWS Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Central St. Louis County, warning of heavy snow and 45 mph wind gusts that could impact commutes and cause power outages.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central St. Louis, Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
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 Central St. Louis, Minnesota.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN. The warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Central St. Louis County in Minnesota. This geographic area includes the Lake Vermilion area and the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band.
What You Should Do
Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are advised to call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph. The combination of strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 11:28 AM CST on Wednesday, February 18, and is effective immediately. The warning is scheduled to end at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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