National Weather Service: Spring storm advisory

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s office the National Weather Service in Duluth is warning of a powerful spring storm expected for our area from tonight through Thursday.

A spring storm will bring heavy rain to the Northland today and late tonight the rain will change to snow across the tip of the Arrowhead. By Wednesday morning, elsewhere the rain will change to snow, likely heavy. The snow is expected to continue into Wednesday night and across the south shore Thursday.

Cook County is expected to receive between three and 14 inches of snow, with a probability of eight inches.  Lake County along the shore could get over a foot of snow, even more in Duluth.

The weather service recommends allowing extra travel time, especially Wednesday and be sure your vehicle is equipped with an emergency kit.