New Winter Storm Warning Includes Blizzard Conditions, 60 MPH Winds

Winter storms are prepared to wreak havoc across multiple regions of the United States in the coming days.

Currently, portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin are under a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS), with parts of the former also under a Blizzard Warning. Over a foot of snow is expected with winds up to 60 mph in some places.

What to know about the latest Winter Storm Warning

The NWS Duluth office has placed a Winter Storm Warning on central St. Louis-Carlton, south St. Louis, northern Cook and Lake Counties in Minnesota and Douglas and Bayfield Counties in Wisconsin from Tuesday evening through noon local time on Thursday.

Heavy snow is expected, ranging between 5 and 15 inches depending on location. There's also the possibility of ice accumulation and winds between 40-55 mph.

"The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages," the NWS wrote. "Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes."

Blizzard conditions also expected in Minnesota

Southern Lake and Cook Counties in Minnesota are covered by a Blizzard Warning from 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Thursday.

The heaviest snowfall periods will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Overall, between 10-18 inches of snow is expected, as well as 60 mph wind gusts.

"Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore," the NWS wrote.

"Do not travel unless you must due to emergencies only. If you must travel, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore, have a winter survival kit with you."

Additionally, once this batch of winter weather passes, the Twin Cities is in line to possibly get slammed later in the week, according to Bring Me The News.

How to travel in a storm, if you must

Obviously, when your area is facing serious inclement weather, expert opinion says you should remain inside at all times.

However, that might not always be possible, but if you absolutely need to hit the road, it would behoove you to be prepared. In December 2025, Men's Journal published a how-to on building a winter travel kit, based on expert advice.

Your haul should include:

• Flashlight (preferably crank-type, because batteries don’t last long in extreme cold)
• Reflective safety triangles or flares
• Small first-aid kit
• Snow brush and scraper
• Traction aids
• Small shovel with long handle
• Bag of abrasive material: sand, kitty litter (avoid road salt, which can cause your vehicle to rust)
• Plenty of windshield washer fluid
• Booster cables
• Gas-line antifreeze
• Lock de-icer (in extreme cold, keep it with you, rather than in your vehicle!)
• Paper towels
• Small tool kit (screwdriver, pliers, etc.)
• Extra fuses (for the vehicle’s electrical system)
• Warm blanket
• Extra socks, boots and gloves
• Hand and foot warmers
• Bottles of water
• Granola bars

Be safe at all times.