WHAT
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches except between 4 and 6 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible.
WHERE
Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas.
WHEN
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Worst conditions will be closer to Lake Superior as strong winds off of the Lake will lead to higher snow totals and greater reductions in visibilities. The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
