Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Cass, Crow Wing, and South Aitkin Counties
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NOAA issued it on March 30, 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 central Minnesota through Sunday evening, with 5 to 12 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to make travel difficult.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Minnesota
- Issued
- March 30, 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 Central Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central Minnesota. The alert was issued on March 14 at 1:50 PM CDT and remains in effect until Sunday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- South Cass County
- Crow Wing County
- South Aitkin County
- Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake area
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous winter weather conditions, including:
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 5 and 12 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecasted to reach as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Saturday, March 14, until 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest information on Minnesota road conditions, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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