WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Koochiching, Central and North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. close