Issued at 12:34 PM CST, Friday, January 28th, 2011
*WINTER STORM WARNING*
The National Weather Service in Duluth, Minnesota has issued a winter storm warning until 4 PM CST Saturday for the following counties in Northeast Minnesota. Lake and Cook. Some cities included in the warning are: Knife River MN…Two Harbors MN…Silver Bay MN…Finland MN…Little Marais MN…Isabella MN…Forest Center MN…Tofte MN…Lutsen MN…Grand Marais MN…Hovland MN…and Grand Portage MN.
Impacts: Snow will continue to increase in coverage and intensity This Afternoon in Northeast Minnesota with occasional snow continuing Tonight and Saturday. Snowfall rates approaching one inch an hour are possible This Afternoon and This Evening with visibility dropping to around a half mile at times. Roads will become snow covered and travel will be hazardous through Saturday. Total snowfall accumulations of 6-12″ are expected along the North Shore of Lake Superior with snowfall storm totals of 4-6″ occurring further inland from Lake Superior.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means heavy snow accumulation is expected and that snowfall rates of one inch per hour or greater can be expected at times. Expect snow and ice covered roads and visibility less than a quarter mile at times. Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle including a flashlight, food, and water.
*WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY*
The National Weather Service in Duluth, Minnesota has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 AM CST Saturday for the following counties. In Minnesota: Southern St. Louis and Carlton. In Wisconsin: Douglas…Bayfield…Ashland…and Iron. Some cities included in the advisory are: Floodwood MN…Duluth MN…Cloquet MN…Moose Lake MN…Superior WI…Poplar WI…Solon Springs WI…Port Wing WI…Cornucopia WI…Bayfield WI…Iron River WI…Drummond WI…Cable WI…Ashland WI…Mellen WI…Butternut WI…Upson WI…Montreal WI…Gile WI…and Hurley WI.
Impacts: Snow will continue to develop This Afternoon and will become moderate to heavy at times from mid-Afternoon through mid-Evening. Occasional snow showers will persist Overnight into Saturday. Visibility could drop as low as one half mile at times This Afternoon and Evening with snowfall rates of one half to one inch an hour possible. Total snowfall accumulations of 3-5″ are expected in the advisory area with localized greater amounts of 6″. Roads will become snow covered and slippery through Saturday Morning, travel will be hazardous.
A winter weather advisory for snow means that accumulating snow will cause travel difficulities. Be prepared for snow covered roads and reduced visibility and use caution while driving. Allow extra time to reach your destination.
*WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY*
The National Weather Service in Duluth, Minnesota has issued a winter weather advisory until Midnight CST Tonight for the following counties…In Minnesota: Koochiching…Itasca…Northern Cass…and Northern Aitkin. In Wisconsin: Washburn…Sawyer…and Price. Some cities included in the advisory are: International Falls MN…Bigfork MN…Togo MN…Grand Rapids MN…Cass Lake MN…Backus MN…Hill City MN…Minong WI…Spooner WI…Hayward WI…Exeland WI…Winter WI…Park Falls WI…and Phillips WI.
Impacts: Snow will continue to spread east-southeast through Northcentral Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin This Afternoon. Snow will continue into the Evening before tapering off to flurries and snow showers Overnight and Saturday. Moderate to heavy snow is possible This Afternoon and Evening with visibility dropping to around one half mile at times with hourly snowfall rates of one half to one inch. Roads will become snow covered and travel will be hazardous.
Tim