Blizzard warning in effect for Lake and Cook Counties (including Grand Portage Tribal Lands) until Sunday morning
Dec 22, 2022 11:54AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: National Weather Service
From the National Weather Service - Duluth - December 23, 2022
From the National Weather Service - Duluth - December 23, 2022
We have made some mid-morning upgrades to our winter weather hazards! We will have a more in-depth post about these changes out soon as we get our graphics completed, but here's the run-down:
Many folks have seen a downgrade from a Winter Storm Warning to a Winter Weather Advisory, except for around the lake. In these areas, blowing snow is still a concern leading to intermittent whiteouts tomorrow and hazardous travel.
Twin Ports: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect.
South Shore: Blizzard Warning in effect beginning 12AM Friday.
See the full warning below:
See the full warning below:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Duluth MN 1057 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 MNZ012-020-021-230500- /O.UPG.KDLH.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-221225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.221223T0000Z-221225T1400Z/ /O.EXB.KDLH.WC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-221225T1400Z/ /O.EXB.KDLH.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-221223T0000Z/ Northern Cook and Lake-Southern Lake-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Isabella, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais 1057 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory today, snow. * WHERE...Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 8 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 8 AM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow loading on trees from the past storm in combination with the high winds may cause tree damage resulting in power outages in cold weather. Travel could be impossible at times on Friday into Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only during the Blizzard Warning. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.
