Severe Weather Alerts

Michigan

Winter Storm Watch (Severe)

Gogebic; Houghton; Iron; Keweenaw; Ontonagon; Southern Houghton

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around
two tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Start Time
4/1/2026 5:30 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:00 PM

Minnesota

Winter Storm Warning (Severe)

Southern Cook/North Shore; Southern Lake/North Shore

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around
a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* 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...

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.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)

Koochiching; North Itasca; South Itasca

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6
inches.

* WHERE...Koochiching, and Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Crow Wing; North Cass; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; South Cass

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and and Cass Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East
Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches except between 4 and 6 inches
for the higher terrain of the North Shore and ice accumulations
around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis
Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley
and, Lena Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will be closer to Lake
Superior as strong winds off of the Lake will lead to higher snow
totals and greater reductions in visibilities.

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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 511 or
visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin,
call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Central St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North St. Louis

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Central and North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake
Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band,
Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including
Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also
included.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Wisconsin

Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)

Burnett; Sawyer; Washburn

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to
two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the St.
Croix Band in Burnett County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Ashland; Bayfield; Iron

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches except between 5 and 7 inches
for northern Bayfield County and between 3 and 5 inches for
northern Iron County and ice accumulations around one quarter of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band,
the Bad River Reservation and the Red Cliff Band. Other locations
including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

Douglas

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches except between 4 and 6 inches
for the higher terrain of the North Shore and ice accumulations
around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis
Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley
and, Lena Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will be closer to Lake
Superior as strong winds off of the Lake will lead to higher snow
totals and greater reductions in visibilities.

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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 511 or
visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin,
call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Start Time
4/1/2026 1:13 AM
End Time
4/1/2026 1:15 PM

AFTER A DRY & WARM MONDAY, ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN BRINGS PLENTY OF SNOW SHOWERS & COOLER TEMPERATURES

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After we saw a couple days of freezing drizzle and fog, it was a nice change of pace for the Northland’s weather conditions this past weekend.  A high-pressure system helped to bring plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures.  Highs Sunday reached the upper 40s and 50s with some sunshine to start the first day under Daylight Saving Time.  There is a storm system passing just to our north, which will bring a chance for some scattered rain showers in the Rainy River Basin and Boundary Waters regions Sunday night.  The rest of the area is dry under mostly cloudy skies with lows in the 30s.  Monday will be dry during the daytime with some sunshine at times.  As a breeze calm, temperatures will be in the 40s for highs.  This will be the warmest it gets this week.

The jet stream will be setting up on top of the Northland the rest of the week, meaning an active weather pattern takes hold.  This includes a flow of moisture from the Pacific Northwest bringing snow shower chances Tuesday morning, as well as Tuesday evening and overnight.  The highest snowfall totals will be along the South Shore at 3 to 6 inches.  After a break Wednesday, more storm systems will be passing through the region Thursday and the weekend.  Expect all the precipitation to be snow showers as temperatures cool to the 30s for highs.  We may not even get above freezing by the end of the weekend.

Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg

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