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, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.
WHEN
From noon today to midnight CST Wednesday Night.
IMPACTS
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. 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 are 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
