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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Duluth, MN

December 27, 2021Carlton County, Saint Louis County, Minnesota

NWS Duluth, MN issued this winter storm warning at Dec 27, 2021, 2:36 AM CST for Carlton County, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 hr. 20 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 2:36 AM CST (08:36 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 5:36 PM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

Counties Carlton County, MN, Saint Louis County, MN

The radar

The Duluth radar (KDLH), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 27, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 7.82 E Esko, MN
Dec 27, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 81 Wsw Gary New Duluth, MN
Dec 27, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 102 Wsw Lester Park, MN
Dec 27, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 103 W Lester Park, MN
Dec 27, 10:15 AM CSTSNOW 9.53 Nne Duluth, MN-FZDZ AND GRAUPEL AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Dec 27, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 94 N Hermantown, MN
Dec 27, 10:38 AM CSTSNOW 8.5Barnum, MN
Dec 27, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 8Barnum, MNREPORT RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
Dec 27, 11:10 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Lester Park, MN-FZDZ.
Dec 27, 11:30 AM CSTSNOW 10.51 Ne Duluth, MNREPORT RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
Dec 27, 11:30 AM CSTSNOW 10.5Proctor, MN
Dec 27, 11:38 AM CSTSNOW 102 Nw Duluth, MN
Dec 27, 12:10 PM CSTSNOW 6.83 E Payne, MN
Dec 27, 1:20 PM CSTSNOW 5.54 Sse Mckinley, MN
Dec 27, 1:30 PM CSTSNOW 8.53 Nnw Mahtowa, MN
Dec 27, 2:12 PM CSTSNOW 115 E Rice Lake, MN
Dec 27, 3:14 PM CSTSNOW 7.5Mckinley, MNLOCATION APPROXIMATE.
Dec 27, 4:59 PM CSTSNOW 134 W French River, MNREPORT RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
Dec 27, 5:07 PM CSTSNOW 113 Wnw Lester Park, MNSNOWFALL STOPPED AND IS BLOWING IN STRONG GUSTS CURRENTLY.
Dec 27, 5:41 PM CSTSNOW 71 Ene Hoyt Lakes, MN

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 173 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
819 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

371 
WWUS43 KDLH 270836
WSWDLH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

MNZ037-272045-
/O.UPG.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.WS.W.0009.211227T1600Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the city of Duluth
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis County. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, until 10 
  AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and falling
  snow could significantly reduce visibility and create white-out
  conditions at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ020-021-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 8 
  to 14 inches. 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...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS... Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility
  and create white-out conditions. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ012-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the city of Isabella
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 13 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions will be possible 
  at times during the overnight and early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ019-038-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Central St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Hibbing, Pine City, and Hinckley
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 7 inches, except 8 to 12 inches for the 
  higher terrain of the North Shore and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pine and Central St. Louis Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and 
  the Mille Lacs Band, Lena Lake and, Hinckley areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and falling 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ010-011-018-025-026-033>036-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-North Cass-South Itasca-
South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork, 
Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. Spotters in
  southern Crow Wing County reported 16 inches of snow as of early
  Monday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ001-002-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, and Bayfield
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas and Bayfield Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. Spotters in Douglas
  County reported 2 to 6 inches of snow as of very early Monday
  morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ006>008-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Grantsburg, Spooner, and Hayward
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sawyer, Burnett and Washburn Counties. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ003-004-009-272045-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Ashland-Iron-Price-
Including the cities of Ashland, Hurley, and Phillips
236 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Price, Iron and Ashland Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/Duluth
3 follow-up statements
929 
WWUS43 KDLH 271054
WSWDLH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

MNZ037-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0009.211227T1600Z-211228T0000Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the city of Duluth
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions with high
  winds and low visibility. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to
  4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm
  Warning, heavy snow expected. 

* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis County. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. 
  For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and falling snow
  could significantly reduce visibility to white-out conditions. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ020-021-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 7 
  to 13 inches. 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...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing and falling snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ012-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the city of Isabella
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 11 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and falling
  snow could significantly reduce visibility and create white-out
  conditions at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions will be possible 
  at times during the overnight and early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ019-038-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Central St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Hibbing, Pine City, and Hinckley
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pine and Central St. Louis Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and 
  the Mille Lacs Band, Lena Lake and, Hinckley areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling
  snow could significantly reduce visibility with white-out
  conditions possible at times. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ010-011-018-025-026-033>036-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-North Cass-South Itasca-
South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork, 
Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ001-002-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, and Bayfield
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas and Bayfield Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ006>008-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Grantsburg, Spooner, and Hayward
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sawyer, Burnett and Washburn Counties. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ003-004-009-272300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Ashland-Iron-Price-
Including the cities of Ashland, Hurley, and Phillips
454 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Price, Iron and Ashland Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/Duluth
022 
WWUS43 KDLH 271608
WSWDLH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

MNZ037-280000-
/O.EXP.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the city of Duluth
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis County. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to
  6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ020-021-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 8
  to 8 inches. 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...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing and falling snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ012-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the city of Isabella
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and falling 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility and create white-
  out conditions at times. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions will be possible 
  at times during the overnight and early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ019-038-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Central St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Hibbing, Pine City, and Hinckley
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pine and Central St. Louis Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and 
  the Mille Lacs Band, Lena Lake and, Hinckley areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  falling snow could significantly reduce visibility with white-
  out conditions possible at times. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ010-011-018-025-026-033>036-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-North Cass-South Itasca-
South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork, 
Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  falling snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ001-002-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, and Bayfield
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas and Bayfield Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  falling snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ006>008-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Grantsburg, Spooner, and Hayward
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations 
  of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Sawyer, Burnett and Washburn Counties. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  falling snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ003-004-009-280000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Ashland-Iron-Price-
Including the cities of Ashland, Hurley, and Phillips
1008 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and light mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Price, Iron and Ashland Counties. This includes the 
  Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/Duluth
665 
WWUS43 KDLH 272336
WSWDLH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
536 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

MNZ020-021-280045-
/O.CAN.KDLH.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais
536 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has tapered off but some gusty winds still remain and will
produce blowing snow at times.

$$

MNZ010>012-018-019-025-026-033>036-038-WIZ001-002-006>008-280045-
/O.CAN.KDLH.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-
Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Burnett-
Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella, 
Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, 
Hill City, Aitkin, Pine City, Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, 
Bayfield, Grantsburg, Spooner, and Hayward
536 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has mostly tapered off with occasional blowing snow 
remaining across the region.

$$

MNZ037-280045-
/O.CAN.KDLH.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the city of Duluth
536 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has mostly tapered off with occasional blowing snow 
remaining across the region.

$$

WIZ003-004-009-280045-
/O.CAN.KDLH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
Ashland-Iron-Price-
Including the cities of Ashland, Hurley, and Phillips
536 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has mostly tapered off with occasional blowing snow 
remaining across the region.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/Duluth

The office that day

Everything else NWS Duluth, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 5:59 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningDLHCook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Saint Louis34 hr
Dec 27, 5:59 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryDLHAitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca and 4 more34 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.