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The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for International Falls and all of Koochiching County, with a two-phase snow event expected to bring difficult travel conditions from now through late Saturday night, April 5.
A Winter Weather Advisory is already underway. NWS is forecasting 4 to 6 inches of additional snow through 7 AM CDT Friday, April 3. The hazardous conditions are expected to affect both the Thursday morning and evening commutes — allow extra time on the roads today.
The second round arrives under a Winter Storm Watch, beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through late Saturday night. Heavy snow is possible during this period, with total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible for that stretch alone.
One thing to keep in mind: with April sun angles higher in the sky and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snow will struggle to stick to warm road and sidewalk surfaces. Expect a slushy, wet mess more than a fluffy accumulation — but slippery conditions remain a real hazard, especially on bridges and shaded areas. Most of the snowfall is expected during daytime hours.
The storm affects all of Koochiching County, including the Bois Forte Band Tribal Lands, Deer Creek, and Nett Lake areas.
What to do:
Conditions are expected to improve after late Saturday night. Monitor updates from NWS Duluth as the storm develops.
