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Winter Storm Strikes Northern Minnesota: 13 Inches of Snow

2/19/2026

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A winter storm affects Northern Minnesota under a winter storm warning and a blizzard warning.
Two Harbors, Minnesota, and Finland, Minnesota, each received 13 inches of snow.
Winds over 60 mph and heavy, wet snow caused power outages affecting over 1,000 customers.
Forecast calls for 6–26 inches across locations, with a break Thursday before another snow system arrives Friday.
Residents are advised to avoid downed power lines and report outages.

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Story summary

A winter storm affects Northern Minnesota under a winter storm warning and a blizzard warning.
Two Harbors, Minnesota, and Finland, Minnesota, each received 13 inches of snow.
Winds over 60 mph and heavy, wet snow caused power outages affecting over 1,000 customers.
Forecast calls for 6–26 inches across locations, with a break Thursday before another snow system arrives Friday.
Residents are advised to avoid downed power lines and report outages.