Alertes en vigueurLester River Beach, MN

Scattered strong snow showers developed this afternoon and will persist into this evening. Expect changing visibility and road conditions in snow showers. Visibility will drop to 1/2 to 1/4 mile or less in the heavy snow showers over the span of minutes. Snow will quickly accumulate on roads during the heavy snow showers making driving conditions slippery. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads and changing visibility. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

What: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 degrees below zero expected.
Where: Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas.
When: Until noon CST Saturday.
Impacts: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.