Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Winton MN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
729 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-191330-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
729 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dangerous wind chills of -20 to -35 degrees are forecast over
much of central to northern Minnesota today. Wind chills fall into
the 35 below to 50 below zero degree range tonight. A Cold
Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 PM for portions of northern
Minnesota and an Extreme Cold Warning goes into effect at 6 PM for
the entire Northland. These wind chills can cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Lake-effect snow will bring a dusting up to an inch or two of
accumulation to northeast Douglas, northern Bayfield, and northern
Iron counties through early Sunday morning. Roads may become
slippery in those areas including US-2 and WI-13.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Dangerous wind chills persist through Tuesday morning. Extreme
Cold Warnings continue until noon Tuesday.

Lake-effect snow showers will continue along the South Shore. An
additional dusting up to 4 inches is forecast through Tuesday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.

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Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
602 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ010>012-018-019-025-026-033>037-190000-
/O.CON.KDLH.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250119T0000Z/
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-Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Brainerd, Ely, Hibbing, Grand Rapids,
Duluth, Aitkin, Bigfork, Hill City, Isabella, Pine River,
International Falls, and Walker
602 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 32 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold
  wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Koochiching,
  North Cass, North Itasca, South Cass, South Itasca, Carlton and
  South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, North St. Louis, and Northern
  Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond
  du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake
  areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Lake Vermilion and, Deer
  Creek areas. Recreation spots such as Voyageurs National Park. The
  entire Boundary Waters is also included.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will occur from
  late evening through late morning each day Saturday through
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

In extremely cold conditions, battery power drops. Gasoline and
diesel vehicles take more battery power to start, and electric
vehicle driving range is reduced. Your vehicle may struggle to start
in these conditions, especially if it is stored outdoors. For
electric vehicles, range may be drastically reduced in these extreme
conditions. Extra charging stops may be needed during trips.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

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Extreme Cold Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
602 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ010>012-018-019-025-026-033>037-190000-
/O.CON.KDLH.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250119T0000Z/
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-Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Brainerd, Ely, Hibbing, Grand Rapids,
Duluth, Aitkin, Bigfork, Hill City, Isabella, Pine River,
International Falls, and Walker
602 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 32 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold
  wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Koochiching,
  North Cass, North Itasca, South Cass, South Itasca, Carlton and
  South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, North St. Louis, and Northern
  Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond
  du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake
  areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Lake Vermilion and, Deer
  Creek areas. Recreation spots such as Voyageurs National Park. The
  entire Boundary Waters is also included.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will occur from
  late evening through late morning each day Saturday through
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

In extremely cold conditions, battery power drops. Gasoline and
diesel vehicles take more battery power to start, and electric
vehicle driving range is reduced. Your vehicle may struggle to start
in these conditions, especially if it is stored outdoors. For
electric vehicles, range may be drastically reduced in these extreme
conditions. Extra charging stops may be needed during trips.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$