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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with light ice accumulations expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches except between 8 and 11 inches for the higher terrain northeast of Duluth. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. East winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Carlton and South and Central St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning from the east off Lake Superior. Near whiteout conditions are possible for a few hour period late Tuesday night as high snowfall rates could combine with those peak winds gusting to 55 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines may create hazardous travel conditions. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 3:59 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 to 2 NM. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 3:59 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 to 2 NM. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
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