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Winter weather warning from midnight Wednesday to midnight Thursday

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued the following warning for Southern Lake, Carlton and South St. Louis counties, including the cities of Two Harbors, Duluth, and Silver Bay.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts in the higher terrain of Duluth.

* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis and Southern Lake counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute and could impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit http://www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.