Duluth, Minnesota – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for northern Minnesota, with heavy snow and strong winds possible beginning Tuesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the watch remains in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning across north-central and northeast Minnesota.
Forecasters say heavy snow, patchy blowing snow and mixed precipitation are possible. There is a 50 to 90 percent chance of total snowfall accumulations exceeding 6 inches, with the highest totals expected over the higher terrain of the North Shore. A 20 to 70 percent chance of at least a glaze of ice accumulation is also possible.
Wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph, creating blowing snow and reduced visibility. Periods of visibility below one-quarter mile are possible in winter storm conditions.
The watch covers Koochiching, North St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake counties, along with North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca, Northern Aitkin, Carlton and Southern St. Louis counties. Tribal lands including the Fond du Lac, Mille Lacs, Big Sandy Lake, Bois Forte and Nett Lake areas are also included, along with Voyageurs National Park.
Travel could become very difficult, particularly during the Tuesday evening commute, throughout Wednesday, and into Thursday morning. Young drivers, students and early-shift workers may experience delays if hazardous conditions develop.
Residents are urged to monitor updated forecasts as the storm system approaches.
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