Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northwest Minnesota Counties Through Friday Morning
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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 several Minnesota counties, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph through 7 AM Friday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northwest Minnesota. The alert remains in effect as heavy snow and blowing snow create hazardous conditions across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Minnesota:
- Roseau
- East Marshall
- Pennington
- Red Lake
- East Polk
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow and significant blowing snow. Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 4 and 7 inches. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 mph. These conditions will lead to slippery road surfaces and sudden reductions in visibility, particularly in rural areas prone to drifting snow. Gusty winds may also result in downed tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday morning commute.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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