Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-016-026-
027-029-030-039-053-054-190300-
/O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West
Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand
Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Newfolden, Elbow Lake, Warren, Lankin,
Fosston, Roseau, Mahnomen, Grafton, Red Lake Falls, Cavalier,
Middle River, Wahpeton, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Hallock,
Langdon, Crookston, Fargo, Michigan, Finley, Drayton, Moorhead,
East Grand Forks, Breckenridge, Ada, Halstad, Mayville, Thief
River Falls, Hillsboro, and Detroit Lakes
344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
$$
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ145>147-150-190930-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260120T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.W.0002.260119T0200Z-260119T1500Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30
kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island
WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands
Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST Monday
night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 8 PM this
evening to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief and localized gales up to 35 knots
will be possible late this evening and tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ162-190845-
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /240 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6
PM CST/ this evening to 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ Monday. For the
Gale Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM
EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ240>242-263-190845-
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /240 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to
Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to
Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6
PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. For the
Gale Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM
EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
234 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
MIZ001-003-190500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0004.260119T0000Z-260119T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Houghton, Hancock, and Copper Harbor
234 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow expected. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to
near impossible travel at times. Widespread blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windchills will fall into the -15F to -25F
range by Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
234 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
MIZ002-009-190500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0004.260119T0000Z-260119T1500Z/
Ontonagon-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Ironwood and Ontonagon
234 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /134 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow expected. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 AM
CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to
near impossible travel at times, especially near the lakeshore.
Patchy blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect wind chills in the -15F to -25F range
Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ140>142-190930-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0003.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM
CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ143-144-190900-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0003.260119T0300Z-260119T0900Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM
CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ162-190845-
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /240 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6
PM CST/ this evening to 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ Monday. For the
Gale Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM
EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ240>242-263-190845-
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
340 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /240 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to
Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to
Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6
PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. For the
Gale Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM
EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-031-032-190000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260119T0000Z/
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Including the cities of Park Rapids, Bemidji, Baudette, Lake
Itasca, Bagley, New York Mills, Wadena, Red Lake, and Two Inlets
344 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead
to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making
travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to
blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
305 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
WIZ005-190600-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0008.260119T0000Z-260119T1500Z/
Vilas-
Including the cities of Eagle River and Lac Du Flambeau
305 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3
inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Northwest winds gusting
over 30 mph late tonight into early Monday will result in
considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas.
* WHERE...Vilas County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing and
drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility in open areas.
The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...BLOWING SNOW CONTINUES THROUGH TONIGHT...
.Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall
under an inch. The main impact will be continue to be the high winds
and blowing snow. These winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue
to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility.
The area of greatest concern is west central Minnesota where part of
the advisory where a Blizzard Warning remains in effect.
MNZ041-042-048-049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/
Douglas-Todd-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Owatonna, Olivia, Waseca, St James,
Redwood Falls, Le Sueur, Litchfield, Alexandria, St Peter, Long
Prairie, Albert Lea, Montevideo, Fairmont, Hutchinson, Blue Earth,
Madison, Granite Falls, New Ulm, St Cloud, Willmar, Benson, Glenwood,
and Gaylord
231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...BLOWING SNOW CONTINUES THROUGH TONIGHT...
.Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall
under an inch. The main impact will be continue to be the high winds
and blowing snow. These winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue
to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility.
The area of greatest concern is west central Minnesota where part of
the advisory where a Blizzard Warning remains in effect.
MNZ043>045-050-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, and
Mora
231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.
&&
$$
NDC
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
118 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ025-033>036-190300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T0300Z/
North Cass-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of Walker, Pine River, Hill City, Brainerd,
and Aitkin
118 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and and Cass Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy
Lake areas.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow has fallen, though
visibility as low as a mile is expected with scattered snow
showers. The winds will become gusty out of the northwest this
afternoon and evening with gusts up to 35 mph, which will lead to
blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility, especially for areas
with few trees or buildings.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
118 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
WIZ004-191015-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T1500Z/
Iron-
Including the cities of Hurley
118 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to
3 inches, except between 3 and 7 inches for northern Iron County.
Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph this evening into Monday
morning.
* WHERE...Iron County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the
northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and falling
snow will lead to areas of blowing snow and greatly reduced
visibility. Snowfall rates in excess of one half inch per hour are
possible this evening and tonight in northern Iron County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
&&
$$
For more information on Northland weather, visit www.weather.
gov/duluth
KML
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
248 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
WIZ005-010-011-018-019-030-035-036-190600-
/O.CON.KGRB.CW.Y.0001.260119T0900Z-260119T1800Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Lincoln-Langlade-Marathon-Wood-Portage-
Including the cities of Tomahawk, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids,
Plover, Eagle River, Rhinelander, Lac Du Flambeau, Stevens Point,
Crandon, Wausau, Antigo, and Merrill
248 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas,
and Forest Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
141 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-190345-
/O.CON.KFGF.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260119T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West
Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East
Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter
Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern
Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Fargo, Leeds, Valley City,
Grafton, Roseau, Gwinner, Drayton, Ada, Red Lake, Hallock,
Lankin, Thief River Falls, Newfolden, Lake Itasca, Two Inlets,
Langdon, Mahnomen, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Finley, Moorhead,
Wadena, Elbow Lake, Grand Forks, Baudette, Cavalier, Mayville,
Lisbon, Warren, New Rockford, New York Mills, Hillsboro,
Breckenridge, Middle River, Forman, Bemidji, Devils Lake, Detroit
Lakes, Fosston, Bagley, Halstad, Cooperstown, Park Rapids, Red
Lake Falls, Michigan, Wahpeton, and Fergus Falls
141 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Rafferty
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
236 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
MIZ001-003-190500-
/O.CON.KMQT.CW.Y.0001.260119T0900Z-260119T1700Z/
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Houghton, Hancock, and Copper Harbor
236 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
NJL
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ010-011-018-019-025-026-033>038-190730-
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0001.260119T0300Z-260119T1800Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North
Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South
Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Pine City, Hinckley, Walker, Pine River,
Hill City, Grand Rapids, Bigfork, Hibbing, Brainerd, Duluth,
Aitkin, International Falls, and Ely
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca,
Carlton, St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the
Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Hinckley, Lena
Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake
Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations
including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary
Waters western area.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ012-190730-
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0001.260119T0300Z-260119T1800Z/
Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Isabella
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the
Boundary Waters eastern and central area.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ020-021-190730-
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0001.260119T0300Z-260119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Grand Marais, Silver Bay, and Two Harbors
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 39 below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
noon CST Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
WIZ001>004-006>009-190730-
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0001.260119T0900Z-260119T1800Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Hayward, Spooner, Washburn, Ashland,
Phillips, Superior, Bayfield, Hurley, and Grantsburg
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer,
and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red
Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Lac Courte Oreilles
Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the
northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations
including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline
Island.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
For more information on Northland weather, visit www.weather.
gov/duluth
KML
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1118 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-190530-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0001.260119T0300Z-260119T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Victoria, Mankato, Minneapolis, Owatonna,
Mora, Elk River, Blaine, Stillwater, Olivia, Waseca, Monticello,
Princeton, Sauk Rapids, St James, Hastings, Redwood Falls,
Litchfield, Shakopee, Little Falls, Alexandria, St Peter, Le Sueur,
Long Prairie, Cambridge, Albert Lea, Red Wing, Montevideo, Fairmont,
Center City, Chaska, Hutchinson, Blue Earth, Madison, Granite Falls,
New Ulm, Morris, St Cloud, Faribault, Willmar, Gaylord, Glenwood, St
Paul, Benson, and Chanhassen
1118 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1118 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
WIZ014>016-023>028-190530-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0001.260119T0900Z-260119T1800Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Hudson,
Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Durand, Osceola, and River Falls
1118 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
NDC
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ121-190930-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260120T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ140>142-190930-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0003.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM
CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ143-144-190900-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0003.260119T0300Z-260119T0900Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM
CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ145>147-150-190930-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260120T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.W.0002.260119T0200Z-260119T1500Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30
kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island
WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands
Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST Monday
night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 8 PM this
evening to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief and localized gales up to 35 knots
will be possible late this evening and tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ148-190930-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0007.260118T2200Z-260120T0600Z/
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief and localized gales up to 35 knots
will be possible late this evening and tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ020-021-190730-
/O.CON.KDLH.CW.Y.0001.260119T0300Z-260119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.260119T0300Z-260119T1200Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Grand Marais, Silver Bay, and Two Harbors
122 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 39 below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
noon CST Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to
6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
332 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-192145-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
332 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Slippery travel conditions are expected through late this evening
due to a light snowfall. Strong northwest winds gusting to 30 to
40 mph arriving late tonight will produce blowing and drifting
snow with sharply reduced visibility, especially in open areas. A
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Vilas County due to
locally higher lake effect snow and areas of blowing and drifting
snow, and for Door County where wind gusts up to 45 mph will
result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, with possible
brief whiteout conditions.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for bitter cold wind chills
of 20 to 30 below late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday
Areas of blowing and drifting snow will result in sharply reduced
visibilities, especially in open areas across east-central
Wisconsin and along the lakeshore Monday morning, causing impacts
to the Monday morning commute.
Wind chills of 20 to 30 below are expected Monday morning, and
again late Monday night into Tuesday morning, leading to hazardous
conditions to anyone outdoors and unprotected. Only minor
moderation in the cold is expected the rest of the week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements and
reports of lower visibility to the National Weather Service in
Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
247 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ121-140>148-150-192100-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
247 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Northwest winds gusting 30 to 40 knots will create conditions
hazardous to small craft. Gale Warnings, Small Craft Advisories
and Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings are in effect starting this
evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Conditions hazardous to small craft last into Monday afternoon.
$$
Britt
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
247 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-192100-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
247 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Dangerous wind chills of 25 to 40 degrees below zero are
forecast. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect. Strong northwest
winds are expected to gust around 45 mph tonight along the North
Shore. A Wind Advisory is in effect.
Blowing snow is expected this afternoon and evening and may
create visibilities down to 1 mile. A Winter Weather Advisory is
in effect for Brainerd lakes.
Moderate lake effect snow is expected for the South Shore snow
belts tonight with a Winter Weather Advisory in Iron County.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Dangerous wind chills last into Monday morning with another
period forecast Monday night and returning again beginning Friday
night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
339 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-192045-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
339 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /239 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Northwest to northerly gales up to 40 knots are expected tonight
across mainly the central lake. Heavy freezing spray is also
expected across the entire lake (save for maybe the far east). See
the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine Weather Message for
additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
North to northwest gales to 40 knots are expected Monday across
mainly the central lake. Heavy freezing spray will accompany
this, likely continuing into Tuesday if not Wednesday as well.
See the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine Weather Message for
more information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
339 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-192045-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
339 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 /239 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Lake enhanced snow showers return tonight from west to east
behind a Clipper low. Outside of the initial moderate to heavy
snowfall burst, expect the snowflakes to become very fine and
granular, susceptible to low visibility and blowing snow concerns.
This, and stronger north to northwesterly winds of 20 to 45 mph
will result in hazardous travel tonight along the northern tier of
Upper Michigan, especially near Lake Superior. See the latest
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for additional
details.
Very cold air moves in tonight which, combined with the strong
winds, could bring windchills of -10F to -25F across much of the
area. Wind chills of -20F to -25F are expected over the Keweenaw
late tonight. See the latest Cold Weather Advisory and Winter
Storm Warnings/Winter Weather Advisories for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Lake enhanced and lake effect snow Monday will have very fine
snowflakes susceptible to low visiblity and blowing. This and
stronger winds of 20 to 45 mph will result in hazardous travel
along the northern tier of Upper Michigan, especially near Lake
Superior. See the latest Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather
Advisories for additional information.
Very cold air continues across the area Monday through Tuesday
morning, which, when combined with the strong winds, could bring
windchills of -10 to -25F across the area, with even colder
values possible over the interior. See the latest Cold Weather
Advisory and Winter Storm Warnings/Winter Weather Advisories for
additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall reports to the National
Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through social
media.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
223 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
192030-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
223 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for central, western,
and southern Minnesota as winds continue to blow snow around
leading to drops in visibility to under a half mile.
Temperature drop tonight with wind chills from 25 to 35 below
zero tonight into Monday morning. A Cold Weather Advisory is in
effect for all of Minnesota and western Wisconsin until Monday
afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Another round of light snow looks to move through the region
Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Minor accumulations
are possible.
Even colder temperatures to end the week with wind chills on
Saturday falling into the 30s below zero.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
357 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-191000-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
357 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Multiple winter weather headlines are in effect due to extreme
cold, accumulating snow, blowing snow and blizzard conditions.
Please check weather.gov/fgf/ for more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Hazardous wind chills expected at times thru the week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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