Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Minnesota: Heavy Snow and High Winds 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Lake Of The Woods, Beltrami, and Clearwater counties from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, with up to 8 inches of snow expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks
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. This alert is in effect from 1:00 PM CDT Thursday, March 12, until 1:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Lake Of The Woods County
- North Beltrami County
- South Beltrami County
- North Clearwater County
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for significant winter weather hazards:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Patchy blowing snow and drifting snow are expected. In areas prone to blowing snow, visibility may be briefly reduced as snow is lofted.
- Commute Impacts: Hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 PM CDT on Friday, March 13.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that travel could be very difficult. Residents should consider the following actions:
- Delay Travel: Consider delaying all travel until conditions improve.
- Travel Safety: If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.
- Emergency Kit: Keep a winter storm kit in your vehicle. This should include booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, extra clothing, food, water, and a first aid kit.
- Road Conditions: For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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