/Issued 5:00 PM CST, Tuesday, February 18, 2014/
Winter storm watch in blue.
Blizzard watch in green.
Source: HAMweather
Here’s a closer look at the winter storm watch outline area (Blue on the map) Source, NWS hazards map.
Winter weather headlines
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
*WINTER STORM WATCH*
A winter storm watch has been issued for all of Northwest Wisconsin and for parts of Northeast and far Eastern Minnesota.
Timing:
Thursday Afternoon through Friday Afternoon.
Counties included in the watch:
Cook MN
Lake MN
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 watch:
Grand Portage
Hovland
Grand Marais
Lutsen
Silver Bay
Isabella
Finland
Two Harbors
Ely
Hibbing
Crane Lake
Orr
Duluth
Cloquet
Hinckley
Pine City
Superior
Bayfield
Ashland
Hurley
Siren
Shell Lake
Hayward
Park Falls
Discussion:
Snow is forecast to develop Thursday Afternoon continuing through Friday Morning before tapering off during the day Friday. The snow could become heavy at times especially Thursday Night.
Snow accumulations:
Greater than 6″ of snow accumulation is possible in the watch area.
Winds/Visibility:
Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph Thursday Night and Friday with higher gusts possible. Visibility may drop to less than a quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow.
Impacts:
Snow covered roads will make driving extremely difficult. Considerable blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions at times Thursday Night especially in open rural areas.
**A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts**
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