/Issued 4:29 PM CST, Sunday, February 16, 2014/
Future radar per 18z High-Res NAM-WRF model.
Note: When looking at these maps remember the green colors usually mean heavier precipitation which in this case would be snow.
*Midnight Tonight
*3 AM Monday
*6 AM Monday
*9 AM Monday
*12 PM Monday
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 Eastern Minnesota and for all of Northwest Wisconsin.
Timing:
2 AM to 3 PM CST Monday.
Counties included in the warning:
Southern St. Louis MN
Carlton MN
Pine MN
Douglas WI
Bayfield WI
Ashland WI
Iron WI
Burnett WI
Washburn WI
Sawyer WI
Price WI
Some cities included in the warning:
Duluth
Floodwood
Cloquet
Wright
Moose Lake
Sandstone
Hinckley
Pine City
Superior
Solon Springs
Port Wing
Cornucopia
Bayfield
Washburn
Cable
Ashland
Odanah
Butternut
High Bridge
Gile
Upson
Hurley
Siren
Grantsburg
Minong
Shell Lake
Spooner
Trego
Hayward
Winter
Exeland
Park Falls
Phillips
Fifield
Discussion:
Snow will develop after Midnight Tonight and will continue during the day Monday before tapering off from west to east by late Monday Afternoon.
Total snowfall accumulations:
4-7″ of snow is possible.
Visibility/Impacts:
Visibility as low as a quarter mile in the most intense snow bands. Snow covered roads will cause difficult driving conditions.
**A winter storm warning for heavy snow means 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 STORM WARNING*
A winter storm warning has been issued for the North Shore of Lake Superior and the Arrowhead of Minnesota.
Timing:
2 AM to 6 PM CST Monday.
Counties included in the warning:
Cook MN
Lake MN
Some cities included in the warning:
Grand Portage
Hovland
Grand Marais
Lutsen
Silver Bay
Finland
Isabella
Two Harbors
Discussion:
Snow begins early Monday Morning and continues through late Monday Afternoon before ending.
Total snowfall accumulations:
6-10″ with the greatest amounts along the higher terrain adjacent to Lake Superior.
Visibility/Impacts:
Visibility as low as a quarter mile in the most intense snow bands. Snow covered roads will cause difficult driving conditions.
**A winter storm warning for heavy snow means 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 North Central Minnesota.
Timing:
Midnight to Noon CST Monday.
Counties included in the advisory:
Koochiching MN
Itasca MN
Cass MN
Crow Wing MN
Aitkin MN
Some cities included in the advisory:
International Falls
Littlefork
Northome
Bigfork
Togo
Grand Rapids
Cass Lake
Walker
Leader
Brainerd
Hill City
Aitkin
McGregor
Discussion:
Snow begins around Midnight Tonight and continues through late Monday Morning before ending Monday Afternoon.
Total snowfall accumulations:
3-6″ of snow is possible.
Visibility/Impacts:
Visibility as low as a quarter mile in the most intense snow bands. Snow covered roads will cause difficult driving conditions.
**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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*WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY*
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Iron Range in Northeast Minnesota.
Timing:
2 AM to 3 PM CST Monday.
County included in the advisory:
Central and Northern St. Louis.
Some cities included in the advisory:
Hibbing
Ely
Orr
Crane Lake
Tower
Virginia
Discussion:
Snow begins early Monday Morning and continues into Monday Afternoon before ending late in the Afternoon.
Total snowfall accumulations:
3-6″ of snow is possible.
Visibility/Impacts:
Visibility as low as a quarter mile in the most intense snow bands. Snow covered roads will cause difficult driving conditions.
**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 updated snowfall map valid for late Tonight and Monday. Note: I made a few changes compared to the map from earlier Today.
Tim