Winter Storm Warning, Minnesota

How much

Wind gusts

Up to 35 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Details from the National Weather Service

What

Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

Where

Lake Of The Woods and North Beltrami Counties.

When

Until 6 in the evening this evening.

Impacts

Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

Updates

1. Thursday 5:57 in the evening
   Allowed to end on time. December 18, 2025
2. Thursday 4:51 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 18, 2025
3. Thursday 2:55 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 18, 2025
4. Thursday 11:44 in the morning
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 18, 2025
5. Thursday 4:28 in the morning
   Snow totals raised from 2 to 4 inches to 3 to 5 inches. December 18, 2025
6. Thursday 12:32 at night
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 18, 2025
7. Wednesday 1:11 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 17, 2025
8. Wednesday 1:05 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 17, 2025
9. Wednesday 12:56 in the afternoon
   Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. December 17, 2025