Active AlertsMaple Hill, MN

What: For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where: Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
When: For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.