Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Cass, Crow Wing, and South Aitkin Counties Through Sunday

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · North-Central Minnesota

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of north-central Minnesota, forecasting up 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 north-central Minnesota. The alert was issued early Saturday morning and is scheduled to remain in effect through Sunday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions:

  • South Cass County
  • Crow Wing County
  • South Aitkin County
  • Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake area

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the warning area, with total accumulations forecast between 8 and 14 inches. In addition to the heavy snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will likely make travel very difficult to impossible.

Timeline

The warning period begins at 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Saturday, March 14, and is currently set to expire at 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated Minnesota road information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of north-central Minnesota, forecasting up to 14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects North-Central Minnesota. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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