Update: Winter Storm Warning for Southern Cook County, Grand Portage, North Shore
Dec 03, 2024 11:10AM ● By Editor
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Issued by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration - Updated 8:45 a.m. - December 4, 2024
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A clipper system will bring 2 to 7 inches of snow to the Minnesota Arrowhead this afternoon and tonight. Elsewhere, less than 2 inches of snowfall is expected. Snowfall rates are forecast to be highest this afternoon and evening, which could impact evening commutes. Issued by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration - Updated 8:45 a.m. - December 4, 2024
***The Winter Storm Warning has expired.***
See an updated weather forecast here.
Southern Cook- Including the cities of Grand Marais
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT FOR SOUTHERN COOK COUNTY.
* WHAT...Heavy snow is expected in southern Cook County. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, locally up to 8 inches in far eastern Cook County.
* WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including parts of Highway 61. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas near and east of the city of Grand Marais are expected to see high snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour after 2 PM this afternoon and lasting into the early
evening hours today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel could quickly become hazardous in southern Cook County, especially along parts of Highway 61 in southern Cook County. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
Within the areas of 1 inch per hour snowfall rates, rapid reductions in visibility to 1/2 mile are possible. Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles during the evening commute.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT FOR SOUTHERN COOK COUNTY.
* WHAT...Heavy snow is expected in southern Cook County. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, locally up to 8 inches in far eastern Cook County.
* WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including parts of Highway 61. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas near and east of the city of Grand Marais are expected to see high snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour after 2 PM this afternoon and lasting into the early
evening hours today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel could quickly become hazardous in southern Cook County, especially along parts of Highway 61 in southern Cook County. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
Within the areas of 1 inch per hour snowfall rates, rapid reductions in visibility to 1/2 mile are possible. Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles during the evening commute.
Related: The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Warning for Grand Portage to Silver Bay.
