Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Minnesota Counties Through Friday Afternoon
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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 parts of northern Minnesota, forecasting up to 8 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 45 mph through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks ND
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
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northern Minnesota. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 1:00 PM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Minnesota:
- Lake Of The Woods County
- North Beltrami County
- South Beltrami County
- North Clearwater County
What You Should Do
Authorities recommend that persons in the affected areas consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travelers should carry a winter storm kit including:
- Tire chains and booster cables
- Shovel, blankets, and extra clothing
- Water and a first aid kit
For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow are expected to create hazardous environments. Specific conditions include:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas prone to drifting.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1:00 PM CDT Friday. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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