/Issued 12:23 PM CST, Wednesday, February 12, 2014/
*Even at this late hour the computer models disagree on the track of Tonight-Thursday’s clipper.
The NAM continues to be the most northern solution (Shown as #1 on the map) Other models are further south shown as #2 and #3 on the map.
The snowier solution for the Twin Ports would be for storm track number 2 or 3 to verify, preferably number 3. Track number 1 would most likely result in less snow for Duluth and Superior.
-NWS hazards map.
Purple=Winter Weather Advisory.
*WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY*
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.
Timing:
3 AM to 4 PM CST Thursday.
Counties included in the advisory:
Cook MN
Lake MN
St. Louis MN
Carlton MN
Douglas WI
Bayfield WI
Some cities included in the advisory:
Grand Marais
Lutsen
Hovland
Silver Bay
Isabella
Finland
Two Harbors
Duluth
Hibbing
Ely
Crane Lake
Orr
Floodwood
Cloquet
Wright
Cromwell
Moose Lake
Superior
Solon Springs
Port Wing
Cornucopia
Bayfield
Washburn
Discussion:
A fast moving area of low pressure will bring a round of accumulating snow to the Northland Tonight and Thursday. The highest snow amounts are expected to be along and north of Highway 2 including over the Iron Range, North Shore, and Arrowhead.
Snowfall accumulations:
3-5″ are possible by Thursday Afternoon.
Winds/visibility:
East winds Tonight and Thursday Morning will shift to the west Thursday Afternoon. Winds could gust to 20 mph which will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities could be reduced to one half mile at times.
Impacts:
Road conditions are expected to deteriorate as the night wears on. Snow covered and slippery roads are expected for the Morning commute.
**A winter weather advisory for snow means that accumulating snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered and reduced visibility and use caution while driving. Allow extra time to reach your destination**
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*WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY*
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of Northern Minnesota.
Timing:
Midnight Tonight until Noon CST Thursday.
Counties included in the advisory:
Koochiching MN
Itasca MN
Northern Cass MN
Northern Aitkin MN
Some cities included in the advisory:
International Falls
Littlefork
Togo
Bigfork
Grand Rapids
Cass Lake
Hill City
Discussion:
A fast moving area of low pressure will bring a round of accumulating snow to the Northland Tonight and Thursday. The highest snow amounts are expected to be along and north of Highway 2 including over the Iron Range, North Shore, and Arrowhead.
Snowfall accumulations:
3-5″ of snow is possible by Thursday Afternoon.
Winds/visibility:
East winds Tonight and Thursday Morning will shift to the west Thursday Afternoon. Winds could gust to 20 mph which will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities could be reduced to one half mile at times.
Impacts:
Road conditions are expected to deteriorate as the night wears on. Snow covered and slippery roads are expected for the Morning commute.
**A winter weather advisory for snow means that accumulating snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered and reduced visibility and use caution while driving. Allow extra time to reach your destination**
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Tim