Winter Storm Warning Issued for Carlton and South St. Louis Counties

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northeastern Minnesota

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Carlton and South St. Louis Counties, forecasting 6 to 14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northeastern Minnesota. The alert is effective starting at 10:00 PM CDT on Saturday, March 14, and remains in effect until 10:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This area includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.

What You Should Do

Travel is expected to be very difficult to impossible. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated road information in Minnesota, residents should call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period, with total snow accumulations projected between 6 and 14 inches. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph, further complicating travel and visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 10:00 PM CDT this evening, March 14, and is scheduled to conclude at 10:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Carlton and South St. Louis Counties, forecasting 6 to 14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Northeastern Minnesota. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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