February has certainly reminded Minnesotans and Wisconsinites of what winter is all about. We’re not even a week into the month, and already, areas of each state have experienced notable snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures.
As the middle of this week approaches, it appears that the snow will return and create difficult travel conditions. This isn’t a shock, as the National Weather Service had been predicting ‘widespread snow’ at this time but wasn’t sure of the exact locations or expected accumulations.
Now, it appears we have more clarity, as a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for 14 Minnesota counties, as well as 2 counties in Wisconsin.
National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory
On Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect from noon on Wednesday, February 5 until 6 am on Thursday, February 6.
The following counties in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin are included in the advisory:
North St. Louis
Northern Cook and Lake
North Itasca
Central St. Louis
Southern Lake
Southern Cook
North Cass
South Itasca
Crow Wing
Northern Aitkin
South Aitkin
Carlton
South St. Louis
Pine
Douglas (Wisconsin)
Bayfield (Wisconsin)
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This includes the Minnesota cities of Duluth, Walker, Grand Marais, Brainerd, Silver
Bay, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Grand Rapids, Hill City, Bigfork, Pine City, Ely, Hinckley,
Isabella, and Aitkin. The Wisconsin cities of Superior, Washburn, and Bayfield are also included.
Here are the official details of the Winter Weather Advisory:
WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts along the North Shore, are expected.
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts along the North Shore, are expected. WHERE: In Minnesota and Wisconsin.
In Minnesota and Wisconsin. WHEN: From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday.
From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
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The National Weather Service will continue to provide updates on this midweek storm as conditions warrant.
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