Winter Storm Warning Issued for Koochiching, North Itasca, and North St. Louis Counties
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Minnesota until midnight CST, with heavy snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to impact the evening commute.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Minnesota.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through the end of the day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Koochiching, North Itasca, and North St. Louis Counties in Minnesota. Specific locations impacted include the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, and Nett Lake areas. The warning also encompasses Voyageurs National Park and the western area of the Boundary Waters.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents and travelers are encouraged to call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for the latest Minnesota road information and conditions.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing heavy snow, with additional snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph. These conditions are resulting in slippery roads, which are expected to significantly impact the Wednesday evening commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM CST on Thursday, February 19. The most significant impacts to travel are expected through the Wednesday evening hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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