Station Name: Lutsen 2WSW
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 738 feet

Nearest Address:
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Lutsen, MN 55612
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6403, -90.7108

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 1:23PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Easterly winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Do not travel unless you must due to emergencies only. If you must travel, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 1:23PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches except between 10 and 15 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Near whiteout conditions are possible as visibilities may drop to around 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates along the North Shore terrain ridge parts of central Lake County. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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.

Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 10:17PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:17 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Easterly winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Do not travel unless you must due to emergencies only. If you must travel, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 10:17PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:17 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches except between 10 and 15 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Near whiteout conditions are possible as visibilities may drop to around 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates along the North Shore terrain ridge parts of central Lake County. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:58AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches except between 10 and 15 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Near whiteout conditions are possible as visibilities may drop to around 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates along the North Shore terrain ridge parts of central Lake County. The heaviest snowfall rates will be Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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.