On the morning of Monday, November 24, the National Weather Service officially issued a series of 8 Winter Storm Watches, which covered portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The timing of the storms looked like they would impact people traveling in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, and at the time, some areas were predicted to get up to a foot of snow.
By Monday night, the National Weather Service had upgraded the majority of those Winter Storm Watches into Winter Storm Warnings, while adding additional warnings. In one area, up to 25 inches of snow is now possible.
The NWS says that travel is not recommended in any areas of impact while the Winter Storm Warnings are in place, but if you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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Remember, updated road conditions can be found by calling 511. They are also available through 511mn.org in Minnesota, and at 511wi.gov in Wisconsin.
Winter Storm Warning #1
Includes the cities of Hibbing, Grand Marais, Two Harbors, Ely, Duluth, Isabella, and Silver Bay.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches for Carlton and St. Louis counties, and between 6 and 11 inches for Lake and Cook counties. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where: Carlton, St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, and Nett Lake areas. Other locations include Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.
When: From noon Tuesday to midnight CST Wednesday Night.
Impact: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Additional Details: A corridor of locally higher snowfall amounts is possible somewhere in the warning area. Snow totals will be less near Lake Superior. Blustery winds gusting up to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Warning #2
Includes the Wisconsin cities of Washburn, Superior, and Bayfield.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches except between 12 and 16 inches for northern Bayfield County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where: Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band. Other locations include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
When: From 6 PM Tuesday to midnight CST Wednesday Night.
Impact: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Warning #3
Includes the cities of Grand Rapids, Walker, Pine River, Hill City, Brainerd, Aitkin, and Bigfork.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches.
Where: Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, and Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek area, and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, and East Lake areas.
When: From 6 AM Tuesday to noon CST Wednesday.
Impact: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Additional Details: A corridor of locally higher snowfall amounts is possible somewhere in the warning area. Blustery winds gusting up to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Warning #4
Includes the Wisconsin cities of Ashland and Hurley.
What: Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches except between 18 and 25 inches for northern Iron County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where: Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations include Madeline Island.
When: From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Thursday.
Impact: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Storm Warning #5:
Includes the cities of Including the cities of Hinckley and Pine City.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches.
Where: Pine County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, and Lena Lake areas.
When: From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
Impact: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Warning #6
Including the cities of Alexandria and Long Prairie. Rain is expected to transition to snow beginning Tuesday afternoon.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where: Todd and Douglas Counties.
When: From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
Impact: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning #7
Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, and Little Falls. Rain is expected to transition to snow beginning Tuesday afternoon.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where: Morrison, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties.
When: From 3 PM Tuesday to noon CST Wednesday.
Impact: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
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Winter Storm Warning #8
Including the cities of Park Rapids, Two Inlets, Wadena, and New York Mills.
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where: Wadena, Hubbard, East Becker, and East Otter Tail Counties.
When: From noon Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday Night.
Impact: Travel will be difficult late Tuesday afternoon into early evening. Significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow rates. Roads may become icy and snow-covered. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute.
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