Winter Storm Warning Issued for Isanti and Chisago Counties: Up to 15 Inches of Snow 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 Winter Storm Warning for Isanti and Chisago counties, with 10 to 15 inches of heavy snow and 35 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
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 East Central Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning (VTEC code: /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0300Z-260316T0000Z/) for East Central Minnesota. A powerful winter storm is on track to bring extreme snow accumulations and gusty winds to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Isanti County
- Chisago County
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for updated road conditions. Additionally, the snow is expected to be wet and very heavy, which may lead to infrastructure damage and poses a health hazard for those shoveling.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches are expected within the warning area.
- Wind Speeds: Northwest winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
- Commute Impact: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 10:00 PM CDT Saturday, March 14, until 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Saturday evening and overnight, with rates of up to 2 inches per hour possible.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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