Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin Through Friday
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, forecasting up to 12 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions starting Thursday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
- 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 and Northwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. The warning is in effect from 1:00 PM Thursday, March 12, until 1:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- Minnesota: Koochiching, North Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties.
- Wisconsin: Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties.
Specific locations impacted include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Madeline Island, Voyageurs National Park, and the entire Boundary Waters. The warning also encompasses several Tribal Lands, including the Fond du Lac Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, and the Bois Forte Band (Nett Lake, Deer Creek, and Lake Vermilion areas).
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, creating hazardous conditions.
- Accumulations: Most areas will see total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Higher totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected for northern Iron County and the higher terrain of the North Shore.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.
- Snowfall Rates: Snowfall rates will be intense at times, possibly exceeding 1 inch per hour during Thursday afternoon and evening.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 PM Thursday and continues through 1:00 PM CDT Friday. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should monitor road conditions by calling 511 or visiting the following websites:
- Minnesota: www.511mn.org
- Wisconsin: www.511wi.gov
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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