/Issued 12:12 PM CST, Sunday, February 16, 2014/
Purple=Winter Weather Advisory
Pink=Winter Storm Warning
Source: hamweather.com
Radar image from 12:26 PM Today. Seeing a little bit of snow over North Dakota early This Afternoon. There will be more where that came from. Source, hamweather.com
Winter weather headlines
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
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*WINTER STORM WARNING*
A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin including the North Shore, Arrowhead, and parts of the South Shore.
Timing:
2 AM to 3 PM CST Monday.
Counties included in the warning:
Cook MN
Lake MN
Bayfield WI
Ashland WI
Iron WI
Sawyer WI
Price WI
Some cities included in the warning:
Grand Portage
Grand Marais
Hovland
Lutsen
Silver Bay
Finland
Isabella
Two Harbors
Port Wing
Cornucopia
Washburn
Bayfield
Cable
Ashland
High Bridge
Odanah
Clam Lake
Butternut
Gile
Upson
Hurley
Hayward
Winter
Exeland
Park Falls
Phillips
Fifield
Discussion:
Snow develops after Midnight Tonight and continues through the day Monday before tapering off toward late Monday Afternoon.
Total snowfall accumulations:
Widespread amounts of 3-6″ with locally higher amounts to 8″ likely. The North Shore of Lake Superior in Northeastern Minnesota may get up to 10″ of snow.
Visibility/Impacts:
Visibility as low as one half mile at times in periods of moderate to heavy snow.
**A winter storm warning for heavy snow means that heavy snow accumulation is anticipated 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. If you must travel exercise extreme caution and allow extra time to reach your destination. Let someone know your travel route and expected arrival time and have a working cell phone in case you become stranded. Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle including a flashlight, food, and water. If you choose to travel be aware that you may become stranded and that it may take many hours for help to arrive**
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*WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY*
A winter weather advisory has been issued for much of Northern and East Central Minnesota and parts of Northwest Wisconsin.
Timing:
2 AM to 12 PM CST Monday.
Counties included in the advisory:
Koochiching MN
Itasca MN
Cass MN
Crow Wing MN
Aitkin MN
Pine MN
Carlton MN
St. Louis MN
Douglas WI
Burnett WI
Washburn WI
Some cities included in the advisory:
International Falls
Littlefork
Togo
Bigfork
Grand Rapids
Cass Lake
Walker
Leader
Brainerd
Hill City
Aitkin
McGregor
Pine City
Hinckley
Bruno
Moose Lake
Wright
Cloquet
Duluth
Floodwood
Hibbing
Ely
Orr
Crane Lake
Superior
Solon Springs
Siren
Danbury
Grantsburg
Minong
Shell Lake
Spooner
Trego
Discussion:
Snow develops late Tonight and continues through early Monday Afternoon before ending from west to east.
Total snowfall accumulations:
3-6″ of snow is expected by Monday Afternoon.
Visibility/Impacts:
Visibility as low as one half mile at times in periods of moderate to heavy snow.
**A winter weather advisory for snow means that accumulating snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and reduced visibility. Use caution while driving and allow extra time to reach your destination**
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Here’s my snowfall accumulation map for late Tonight and Monday.
Tim
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