Weather

WHAT
Heavy snow with light ice accumulations expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches except between 8 and 11 inches for the higher terrain northeast of Duluth. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. East winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

WHERE
Carlton and South and Central St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area.

WHEN
From 6 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday.

IMPACTS
The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The strongest winds are expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning from the east off Lake Superior. Near whiteout conditions are possible for a few hour period late Tuesday night as high snowfall rates could combine with those peak winds gusting to 55 mph.

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. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines may create hazardous travel conditions.