Now 17 Minnesota, Wisconsin Counties Are In Winter Storm Warnings

After a somewhat slow start to winter, February has certainly delivered the weather we've come to expect at this time of year in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We've already had snowstorms and bitter cold, and that was just in the first week of the month. After some new snowfall in the middle of the week, the National Weather Service had anticipated another round of snow during the weekend.

For that reason, large portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin were placed under Winter Weather Advisories in preparation. There was also a portion of each state that was in the path of something worse, so Winter Storm Warning were issued.

While most of the Winter Weather Advisories are winding down, with some places like the Duluth, Superior area not getting a lot of new snow, that was not the case in other areas.

In fact, there are still several Winter Storm Warnings that will remain in effect into Saturday evening, so if you have travel plans this weekend, you'll want to be aware of where the worst driving conditions might be found.

Winter Storm Warning #1

Here are the official details of a Winter Storm Warning, including the cities of Princeton, Elk River, Alexandria, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Mora, St Cloud, Long Prairie, and Cambridge.

This warning will be the first to expire on February 8, as it is currently in effect until 3 pm. The NWS says snow will linger into the afternoon and evening, with a few intermittent bursts possible.

WHAT: Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
WHERE: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties.
WHEN: Until 3 pm on Saturday, February 8.
IMPACTS: Expect slippery travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org.

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Winter Storm Warning #2

Here are the official details of a Winter Storm Warning for the cities of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Center City. The warning will remain in effect until Saturday evening.

Snow will linger into the afternoon and evening, although a few intermittent heavier bursts of snow are possible, particularly over eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The NWS expects the main impacts to be accumulating snowfall and slippery road conditions.

WHAT: Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches.
WHERE: In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, and Dunn Counties.
WHEN: Until 6 pm on Saturday, February 8.
IMPACTS: Expect slippery travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

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Winter Storm Warning #3

Here are the official details of a Winter Storm Warning for the cities of Neillsville and Medford. The warning remains in effect into Saturday evening.

Snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches have already been reported across portions of
Clark and Taylor counties, which have created hazardous travel conditions in this warned area.

WHAT: Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.
WHERE: Clark and Taylor Counties.
WHEN: Until 6 pm on Saturday, February 8.
IMPACTS: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

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See How Minnesota's License Plates Have Evolved Since 1909

Nothing beats a nostalgia trip. It's always fun to see how things looked the year you were born and how much they've changed throughout the years.

Minnesota's license plates have certainly gone through many evolutions. The first "license plate" was actually a rectangular black leather automobile license tag with a brass number '1' on the center front. It was issued by the State Boiler Inspector in the State of Minnesota in 1903.

The first Minnesota license plate as we know it was issued in 1909. Let's take a look at that license plate and then all the plates that followed, along with some interesting Wikipedia knowledge as we go.

We've certainly come a long way, but it's also interesting that the now popular blackout plates have been around before.

Gallery Credit: David Drew