blizzard

These are the peak recorded wind gusts during this week's strong winter storm that brought blizzard conditions to the Northland.

NEW UPDATE: Blizzard Warnings have been changed to Winter Storm Warnings, with 6 inches of snow still possible Friday.

While most of us didn't see as much as our last big winter storm, we still saw some pretty substantial snow around the Northland with this most recent storm.

With gusts hitting 50 mph, this storm was no ordinary snowfall. It transformed the North Shore into a frosty fortress.

Hovland, Minnesota takes the prize as top spot with over 3 feet of snow! Here's a look at how much communities around the Northland got from this week's blizzard.

Wind gusts as high as nearly 70 mph have been seen across the Northland during this week's storm! Here are the peak gusts in communities around the region.

The Weather Channel sent meteorologist Molly McCollum to Duluth for our first taste of winter. Here's the national report about our Duluth blizzard.

The warnings also extend to surrounding states. Some areas could experience up to a foot of snow and winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

With a snowstorm bearing down on parts of Minnesota, residents across the state will likely notice how bright the night sky seems. Here's why it seems so light.

IMPORTANT MEMO TO EVERYONE IN MINNESOTA: Before you get in the car and drive down the road, watch this horrific video about driving in winter weather.