Update: Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings in effect for NE Minnesota
Apr 02, 2025 02:10PM ● By Content Editor
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By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - Updated April 2, 2025. Originally posted March 31, 2025
ALL WARNINGS HAVE EXPIRED. For the most up-to-date weather forecast, click here. To see a list of 2-day snow totals and max wind gusts from this storm, click here.
April 2 update
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Blizzard Warning for southern Cook and Lake Counties and the southern portion of the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa until 10 p.m. this evening.
The Winter Storm Warning for the northern portions of the same area is still in effect until 1 a.m. April 3.
Under the Blizzard Warning, 4 to 8 inches of additional snow and wind gusts as high as 55 mph are expected.
Visibility may drop to 1/4 mile, with whiteout conditions expected. Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61.
For the Winter Storm Warning, an additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected, with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
For the most up to date road conditions, visit 511mn.org.
Several local businesses and organizations have closed or delayed their hours due to the weather. A list of those can be found here.
April 1 update
***The Winter Storm and Gale Watches have been cancelled. Winter Storm and Gale Warnings have been issued.***
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for NE Minnesota, including Cook and Lake Counties, and the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Lake Superior Chippewa beginning 7 p.m. this evening through 7 p.m. April 2.
Heavy lake effect and orographic snow (orographic is precipitation caused by hills or mountain ranges, which deflect moisture-laden air masses upward, causing them to cool and release moisture, in this case, snow) is expected. 11 - 15 inches is likely, with 13 - 17 inches possible for the higher terrains of the North Shore. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. A Gale Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday for waves 6 to 11 feet.
Original post
Winter lovers who can't get enough of the season are again in luck, as another winter storm moves across Minnesota this week.
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of NE Minnesota, along with much of the north-central portion of the state. The Watch is effective from 7 p.m. on April 1 through 1 a.m. on April 3.
There is an 80% chance of at least six inches of heavy snow, with a 30% chance of 12 inches along the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph are also possible. A Gale Watch has also been issued beginning Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night for possible 9 to 14-foot waves.
Travel, especially throughout the day on Wednesday, could be difficult to impossible.
Boreal Community Media will continue to provide updates on this storm as they are available.
By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - Updated April 2, 2025. Originally posted March 31, 2025
ALL WARNINGS HAVE EXPIRED. For the most up-to-date weather forecast, click here. To see a list of 2-day snow totals and max wind gusts from this storm, click here.
April 2 update
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Blizzard Warning for southern Cook and Lake Counties and the southern portion of the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa until 10 p.m. this evening.
The Winter Storm Warning for the northern portions of the same area is still in effect until 1 a.m. April 3.
Under the Blizzard Warning, 4 to 8 inches of additional snow and wind gusts as high as 55 mph are expected.
Visibility may drop to 1/4 mile, with whiteout conditions expected. Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61.
For the Winter Storm Warning, an additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected, with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
For the most up to date road conditions, visit 511mn.org.
Several local businesses and organizations have closed or delayed their hours due to the weather. A list of those can be found here.
April 1 update
***The Winter Storm and Gale Watches have been cancelled. Winter Storm and Gale Warnings have been issued.***
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for NE Minnesota, including Cook and Lake Counties, and the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Lake Superior Chippewa beginning 7 p.m. this evening through 7 p.m. April 2.
Heavy lake effect and orographic snow (orographic is precipitation caused by hills or mountain ranges, which deflect moisture-laden air masses upward, causing them to cool and release moisture, in this case, snow) is expected. 11 - 15 inches is likely, with 13 - 17 inches possible for the higher terrains of the North Shore. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. A Gale Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday for waves 6 to 11 feet.
Original post
Winter lovers who can't get enough of the season are again in luck, as another winter storm moves across Minnesota this week.
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of NE Minnesota, along with much of the north-central portion of the state. The Watch is effective from 7 p.m. on April 1 through 1 a.m. on April 3.
There is an 80% chance of at least six inches of heavy snow, with a 30% chance of 12 inches along the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph are also possible. A Gale Watch has also been issued beginning Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night for possible 9 to 14-foot waves.
Travel, especially throughout the day on Wednesday, could be difficult to impossible.
Boreal Community Media will continue to provide updates on this storm as they are available.
