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National Weather ServiceDuluth, MN Situation ReportSunday, December 1, 2019 5:01 AM

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The powerful winter storm impacting the region this morning will gradually diminish through the day

Travel conditions will continue to be significantly impacted Lakeshore flooding expected near the Twin Ports area and along the

South Shore

Adjustments made to the end times of the Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warning

Minor adjustments in the forecast snowfall amounts

Message of the Day:

Important Forecast Changes

Winter Storm Warning

(This Morning > NE MN,

This Afternoon > NW WI)

Blizzard Warning (This

Morning)

Powerful Winter Storm Comes to an End Today

Lakeshore Flood

Warning (Through This

Afternoon & Evening)

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Hazards:

• An additional 2 to 6 inches of snow on top of what has already fallen

• One to two inch per hour snowfall rates are possible early this morning

• Blowing and drifting snow to continue along the North Shore, with lingering

blizzard conditions

• Lakeshore flooding continues near Duluth and Superior, and from Ashland to

Saxon Harbor

Areas Impacted: All of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin

Timing & Duration: Snow will continue through this morning. Lakeshore

flooding should continue through the day today.

Impacts: Travel will continue to be dangerous, if not impossible, particularly near

Duluth north along the North Shore on Highway 61. Power outages are likely.

Historical Perspective: This has the potential for a top-10 highest two-day snowfall total in recorded history for Duluth, with top-15 for Ashland and Brainerd

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Additional Snowfall Totals through the Afternoon

*Most of this snow will fall before noon today

4-6”

3-5”

3-5”2-4”

2-4”

1-3”

1-3”

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Lakeshore Flooding Continues Today

Max Wave Heights (feet) and Wind Direction this Afternoon

Can use map

wave heights.

Waves of 10 to 15 feet will

continue to crash on the shores

of Lake Superior, which could

produce flooding and damage

along the lake shore

Stay off break walls and other

shoreline structures or you

could be swept away!

Winds/waves will gradually

diminish this afternoon

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Forecast End Time For Snow







Winter Weather Preparedness

Winter Hazard Definitions- A Blizzard Warning is issued when the combination of strong wind, low

visibility, and heavy snow will significantly impact the area. Avoid traveling if

possible!

- A Winter Storm Warning is issued when heavy snow or a combination of

heavy snow, blowing snow, and ice is expected to impact the area. Avoid

traveling if possible! Be sure to have a winter driving safety kit!

- A Lakeshore Flood Warning is issued when flooding is occurring or

expected along the lake. Residents should take appropriate action to protect

life and property!

• Winterize your car, and be sure to include a winter driving safety kit!

• Restock your emergency kit at home with batteries, food, water, etc.

• If you have a generator, make sure it is working – and NEVER run a generator in an enclosed space like a garage!

Visit ready.gov/winter-weather

Powerful Winter Storm through Sunday





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