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Winter Storm Watch: 4–7 Inches of Snow Possible Wednesday Night Through Thursday

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The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Koochiching County, with 4 to 7 inches of snow possible. The watch runs from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

This watch covers all of Koochiching County, including International Falls, the Bois Forte Band Tribal Lands and Nett Lake area, Voyageurs National Park, and the western Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Timing

Snow is expected to develop Wednesday evening and continue through late Thursday night. The hazardous conditions are expected to directly impact both the Thursday morning and evening commutes — plan accordingly if you need to be on the road.

Travel Impacts

The NWS warns that travel could be very difficult during the storm. Roads in and around the Falls can deteriorate quickly once snow begins accumulating, and conditions may not improve until Friday.

How to Prepare

  • Make sure your vehicle’s block heater cord is accessible and functioning ahead of the storm.
  • Keep an emergency kit in your car: blanket, jumper cables, flashlight, sand or kitty litter for traction, and snacks.
  • Check that exposed pipes in garages or unheated spaces are protected.
  • Allow extra time — or avoid travel entirely — during Thursday’s morning and evening commute windows.
  • Watch for school delay or closure announcements from ISD 361 on Thursday morning.
  • Check on elderly neighbors or family members who may need help with shoveling or errands before the storm arrives Wednesday.
  • Stock up on essentials Tuesday or early Wednesday before conditions deteriorate.

When It Ends

Conditions are expected to improve after late Thursday night. This is still a Watch — meaning storm conditions are possible but not yet certain. Monitor NWS forecasts for upgrades to a Warning as the storm approaches Wednesday.

This watch was issued by the National Weather Service Duluth on March 31, 2026, and expires April 3 at 1:00 AM CDT.

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