Winter Storm Warning Issued for Pine and Burnett Counties; Up to 15 Inches of Snow 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 parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin from Sunday morning through early Monday, with heavy snow and high winds expected to make travel impossible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central 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 East Central Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of east-central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. This alert indicates that heavy snow is likely, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Minnesota: Pine County, including the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, and Lena Lake areas.
- Wisconsin: Burnett County, including the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band.
Expected Conditions
Significant winter weather is anticipated during the warning period:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 8 and 15 inches.
- Wind: Winds may gust as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: The combination of heavy snow and wind will make travel very difficult to impossible.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to take effect at 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, and will remain in place until 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise against travel if possible. If you must travel, ensure your vehicle is equipped with an emergency kit containing a flashlight, food, and water.
For the latest road conditions and travel information:
- In Minnesota: Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
- In Wisconsin: Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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