Weather

WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches except between 6 and 14 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

WHERE
In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Fond du Lac Band, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Madeline Island and Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.

WHEN
From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Friday.

IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall rates will be intense, possibly exceeding 1" per hour Thursday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.