Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern Cook County and Grand Portage Reservation

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the North Shore region. This alert is currently in effect and remains active through Tuesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Southern Cook County in Minnesota. This geographic area includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.

What You Should Do

Residents who must travel are advised to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Minnesota, travelers can call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, with total snow accumulations forecast between 5 and 8 inches. While snowfall rates are expected to be heavy at times, officials note that the snow consistency will not be as dense as the snowfall recorded last week. These hazardous conditions are expected to make travel very difficult and will likely impact the Tuesday morning commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from midnight tonight until 3:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 24.