Darwin, MN Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Darwin.

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 17 at 4:01AM CST until February 19 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow possible. There is a 50 percent chance for total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The combination of falling snow and winds may lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 2:43AM CST until February 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:58AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches except between 4 and 12 inches for the higher terrain northeast of Duluth. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Carlton and South and Central St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:58AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches except between 10 and 15 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Near whiteout conditions are possible as visibilities may drop to around 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates along the North Shore terrain ridge parts of central Lake County. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:58AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, and North St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Blizzard Warning issued February 17 at 1:58AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Easterly winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening 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. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:58AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Aitkin, North Cass, and South Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.