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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:59 PM Apr. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:59 PM Apr. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:34 PM Apr. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:34 PM Apr. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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