...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of
an inch.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Carlton and
South St. Louis and Pine Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas,
Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the
Fond du Lac Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau
Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, Lena Lake,
Hinckley and, East Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ice and slush on
roadways could impact the Friday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light wet snow is expected in the early
to mid evening hours Thursday before transitioning over to
mainly freezing rain in the late evening and overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

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