A late-arriving winter storm has been hitting areas south of the Twin Ports today and is still on the way to Duluth, and is expected to leave 3 to 10 inches of snow across parts of the Northland before it moves out of the area early Wednesday.
The heaviest snow is expected this evening, with snowfall totals from 6 to 10 inches expected along a narrow line from Lake Mille Lacs through southern Carlton and northern Pine Counties and into Northwestern Wisconsin.
The Twin Ports should still see 6 to 7 inches of new snow from the storm before it moves out of the region early Wednesday, said Dean Packingham, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Duluth.
The Weather Service says only a few inches are expected to the north, including the Iron Range, with little or no snowfall farther north along the Ontario border.
A very narrow band of moderate to heavy snow has been falling throughout the day, leaving 3 to 7 inches on the ground so far across parts of Carlton, Pine, Aitkin, Crow Wing counties in Minnesota and Douglas, Burnett, Ashland and Iron counties in Wisconsin. Several schools in those areas closed early today.
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A winter storm warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday for far southern and eastern St. Louis County, including Duluth; all of Carlton County; and northern Pine and Aitkin counties in Minnesota, as well as all of the counties in Northwestern Wisconsin.
Here's a rundown of the latest watches, warnings and advisories:
Duluth, Hermantown, Cloquet, Hinckley
A winter storm warning is in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday. Snow is forecast to increase in coverage across the area this evening, becoming heavy at times. It should end from west to east on Wednesday. Storm snow totals are expected to reach 6 to 10 inches. Northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, along with the chance for some lake-enhanced snow totals in the higher terrain along Lake Superior.
Northwestern Wisconsin
A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Snow is forecast to continue across the area this evening, heavy at times. It should end from west to east on Wednesday. Storm snow totals are expected to reach 6 to 11 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible along the South Shore. Northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph, turning north Tuesday night, will cause blowing and drifting snow, along with the chance for some lake-enhanced snow totals in the higher terrain along Lake Superior.
Two Harbors
A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Snow is forecast to increase in coverage across the area this evening, becoming heavy at times. It should end from west to east on Wednesday. Storm snow totals are expected to reach 5 to 8 inches, with the highest amounts along the higher terrain of the North Shore. Northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, along with the chance for some lake-enhanced snow totals in the higher terrain along Lake Superior.
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Iron Range
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday. Snow is forecast to increase in coverage across the area this evening. It should end from west to east on Wednesday. Storm snow totals are expected to reach 2 to 5 inches, with the highest totals to the south and east.
Grand Marais, Isabella, Lutsen
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday. Snow is forecast to increase in coverage across the area this evening. It should end from west to east on Wednesday. Storm snow totals are expected to reach 2 to 5 inches, with the highest totals along the higher terrain of the North Shore.
Twin Cities
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Snow will continue this evening, possibly becoming heavy at times. It should end Wednesday morning. Storm snow totals are expected to reach 3 to 6 inches.
