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The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for International Falls and all of Koochiching County, effective from 7 PM tonight (Friday, April 3) through 1 AM Sunday, April 5. Travel will be very difficult for much of the weekend.
Expect total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 inches, with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will compound hazardous road conditions throughout the warning period.
Timing
Snow arrives Friday evening and continues through Saturday. Conditions gradually improve overnight, with the warning lifting at 1 AM Sunday. If you can postpone travel until Sunday afternoon, that’s your safest bet.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Koochiching County in full, including Voyageurs National Park and the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band — Deer Creek, Nett Lake, and Lake Vermilion. The entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area is also included, along with portions of Itasca, North Cass, St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties.
What to Do Before Tonight
During the Storm
When It Clears
The warning expires at 1 AM Sunday, April 5. Even after snow stops, roads may remain snow-packed and slippery into Sunday morning — give plows time to work before getting back out on the roads.
