Winter Storm Warning Issued for Pennington, Red Lake, and East Polk 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Northwest Minnesota, with heavy snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Friday morning.
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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 Northwest Minnesota. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:00 AM CDT Friday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers East Polk, Pennington, and Red Lake Counties.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow and significant areas of blowing snow. Total snow accumulations are forecasted to range between 2 and 6 inches. Additionally, wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 50 mph. These conditions will lead to slippery road surfaces and sudden reductions in visibility.
Timeline
The onset of the storm conditions is expected around 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13. These hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly in rural areas prone to blowing snow where visibility may drop suddenly. If travel is necessary, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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