National Weather ServiceDuluth, MN Situation ReportWednesday, May 8, 2019 3:31 PM

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Rain transitions over to a rain/snow mix or all snow beginning this evening

Heavy wet snow, potential for a foot

Could cause slippery road conditions and lower visibilities

Power outages likely

This is the first Situation Report for this event.

Message of the Day:

Important Forecast Changes

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Spring Storm Brings Heavy, Wet Snow

National Weather ServiceDuluth, MN Situation ReportWednesday, May 8, 2019 3:31 PM

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Hazards:

• Higher snowfall amounts ranging from 4” to 8” along the Lake Superior

shoreline and higher terrain. 4” or less elsewhere

Areas Impacted:

• Most of northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin especially

counties along the Lake Superior shoreline

Timing & Duration: • Rain transitions to rain/snow mix or all snow this evening

• Heavy, wet snow continues into Thursday morning

Impacts:

• Difficult travel conditions due to slippery roads and reduced visibilities

Certainty & Considerations:

• Some uncertainty on the snowfall amounts over Wisconsin due to whether

precipitation will be all snow or a rain/snow mix. Also, some uncertainty with

the western extent of the snowfall due to the storm’s pivot point.

Key Points

Snow Tonight into Monday

National Weather ServiceDuluth, MN Situation ReportWednesday, May 8, 2019 3:31 PM

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Snowfall Tonight Through Thursday

6 PM

Wed

12 AM

Thu

Noon

Thu

6 AM

Thu

6” to 8”

4” to 6”4” to 6”

1” to 2”

1” to 2”

1” to 2”

National Weather ServiceDuluth, MN Situation ReportWednesday, May 8, 2019 3:31 PM

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Gale Warning

Max Wind Gusts (mph) Tonight

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National Weather ServiceDuluth, MN Situation ReportWednesday, May 8, 2019 3:31 PM

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How to Measure Snow

Winter Driving Safety• Clear snow and ice from windows

and lights• Brake early. Leave twice the

amount of room for stopping.• Don’t use cruise control in wintry

conditions• Don’t cut in front of other vehicles• Take it slow! Delay travel if

feasible.

Ice and Snow…

Take it slow!

Snow This Afternoon/Monday, Extreme Cold This Week