/Issued 10:49 AM CST, Sunday, November 9, 2014/
Latest winter storm headlines as of late Sunday Morning
Blue areas=Winter Storm Watch
Pink area=Winter Storm Warning
…Winter weather headlines…
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
*WINTER STORM WARNING*
Location: Most of northwest Wisconsin and portions of east central Minnesota.
Timing: 6 AM Monday until 12 PM CST Tuesday.
Counties included in the warning:
Southern Aitkin MN
Pine MN
Burnett WI
Washburn WI
Some cities included in the warning:
Aitkin
McGrath
Hinckley
Pine City
Danbury
Siren
Grantsburg
Minong
Trego
Spooner
Shell Lake
Discussion: Snow will develop Monday Morning with snow heavy at times Monday Afternoon through Monday Night. Snow will taper off from west to east on Tuesday.
Total snowfall accumulations: 6-12″ with locally higher amounts expected.
Visibility: Will be reduced to a half mile or less in heavy snow.
Impacts: Severe travel delays are expected as snow piles up.
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.
*WINTER STORM WARNING*
Timing: 6 AM Monday until 6 PM CST Tuesday.
Counties included in the warning:
Bayfield WI
Ashland WI
Iron WI
Sawyer WI
Price WI
Some cities included in the warning:
Port Wing
Bayfield
Cable
Ashland
High Bridge
Butternut
Gile
Upson
Hurley
Hayward
Exeland
Winter
Park Falls
Phillips
Ogema
Fifield
Discussion: Snow will develop Monday Morning with snow heavy at times Monday Afternoon through Tuesday. The snow will begin to taper Tuesday Afternoon, but lake effect snow will be possible along the South Shore of Lake Superior.
Total snowfall accumulations: 8-16″ with locally higher amounts possible.
Visibility: Will be reduced to a half mile or less in heavy snow.
Impacts: Severe travel delays are expected as snow piles up.
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.
*WINTER STORM WATCH*
Location: A small part of northwest Wisconsin and portions of northeast and east central Minnesota.
Timing: Monday Morning through Tuesday Morning.
Counties included in the watch:
Northern Aitkin MN
Carlton MN
Southern St. Louis MN
Douglas WI
Some cities included in the watch:
Hill City
Cloquet
Moose Lake
Duluth
Floodwood
Superior
Solon Springs
Discussion: Snow will develop Monday Morning into the midday hours of Monday with snow continuing through Tuesday Morning before tapering off.
Total snowfall accumulations: 6″ or more of snow is possible in the watch area.
Visibility: Expect visibilities to drop to a half mile or less at times especially later Monday into Monday Night.
Impacts: Snow covered roads and hazardous travel.
A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
*WINTER STORM WATCH*
Timing: Monday Morning through late Monday Night.
Counties included in the watch:
Southern Cass MN
Crow Wing MN
Some cities included in the watch:
Pine River
Pillager
Brainerd
Cross Lake
Emily
Discussion: Snow will develop Monday Morning and will continue through Monday Night before tapering off Tuesday Morning.
Total snowfall accumulations: 6″ or greater accumulation is possible in the watch.
Visibility: Expect visibilities to drop to a half mile or less at times especially later Monday into Monday Night.
Impacts: Snow covered roads and hazardous travel.
A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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