/Issued 3:45 PM CST, Monday, November 25, 2013/
-Another lake effect snow event is on tap for Tuesday and Wednesday along the South Shore of Lake Superior as north-northwest winds and cold air move over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior.
Note: Locations south of the 2-6″ band on the map below in Bayfield County could pick up 1-2″ of snow. Locations south of the 6-10″ band on the map below in both Ashland and Iron County could pick up 2-6″ of snow.
-Remember lake effect snow totals can vary quite a bit in just a few miles. Be sure to slow down and use extreme caution if you have travel plans along the South Shore of Lake Superior as roads will become snow covered and icy with poor visibility at times in falling and blowing snow. Snowfall rates could exceed 1″ an hour at times in the heaviest snow showers.
Temperature and precipitation report for Duluth, Minnesota (Airport location)
November 17-23, 2013:
High temperatures
11/17: 44F/9 degrees above normal
11/18: 29F/5 degrees below normal
11/19: 40F/6 degrees above normal
11/20: 44F/11 degrees above normal
11/21: 36F/4 degrees above normal
11/22: 28F/4 degrees below normal
11/23: 15F/16 degrees below normal
Low temperatures:
11/17: 29F/8 degrees above normal
11/18: 16F/5 degrees below normal
11/19: 15F/5 degrees below normal
11/20: 35F/15 degrees above normal
11/21: 20F/1 degree above normal
11/22: 7F/11 degrees below normal
11/23: 1F/17 degrees below normal
Total precipitation: 0.03″
Average: 0.48″
Departure: -0.45″
*Last week’s temperature departure map. (Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center)
*Last week’s precipitation departure map. (Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center)
Low temperature report for November 24, 2013
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN: 0F
International Falls, MN: -7F
Hibbing, MN: -8F
Hayward, WI: -3F
Two Harbors, MN: 0F
Silver Bay, MN: -2F
Grand Marais, MN (Airport) -6F
Ely, MN: -6F
Orr, MN: -6F
Cook, MN: -8F
Crane Lake, MN: -6F
Eveleth, MN: 0F
Bigfork, MN: -8F
Grand Rapids, MN: -2F
Longville, MN: -4F
Pine River, MN: -2F
Moose Lake, MN: -2F
Cloquet, MN: -2F
Siren, WI: -2F
Phillips, WI: -5F
Duluth, MN (NWS) -2F
12 N of Isle, MN: -1F
3 E of Wright, MN: -5F
Northome, MN: -6F
Brimson, MN: -17F
Embarrass, MN: -10F
4 E of Island Lake, MN: -2F
Kabetogama, MN: -8F
3 E of Orr, MN: -11F
Finland, MN: -3F
Gurney, WI: -1F
Upson, WI: -8F
4 W of Clam Lake, WI: -4F
Today’s Weather Summary for NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin
Low pressure averaging 1002mb was over Eastern Ontario late This Afternoon with a cold front exiting the Northland to the south/east. A cold air advection regime has begun now with 850mb temperatures as of 3 PM ranging from -8 to -10C in our area and these will drop even more during the next 24 hours. High temperatures Today ranged from the mid 20s to mid 30s with winds out of the west or northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight (November 25)
Scattered flurries and snow showers will be common Tonight under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Not looking at much in the way of accumulation, perhaps a dusting up to a half inch at best. Lows will range from the single digits to around 20 degrees with northwest winds at 10 to 25 mph.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night (November 26)
High pressure will setup shop west/north of our area this period with another shot of unseasonably cold air invading the Northland. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are forecast with possible flurries Tomorrow. Highs will be in the teens to lower 20s with lows in the single digits and teens. North or northwest winds are expected at 10 to 20 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Wednesday through Friday (November 27-29)
Low pressure approaches from the NW during the Wednesday-Thursday period. This system could bring a little bit of light snow and flurries to parts of the area, but again not looking for much in the way of accumulation. Friday is looking mainly dry at this time. High temperatures on Wednesday will be in the teens and 20s. Thursday and Friday’s highs are expected to be in the 20s. Lows Wednesday Night and Thursday Night will be in the teens.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: Medium.
(November 30-December 5)
Near to below average temperatures are expected during this period. Next week could feature a pattern change as NW flow possibly gives way to a SW or WSW flow. This could potentially mean a few opportunities for accumulating snow over parts of the Upper Midwest next week. Stay tuned.
*500mb forecast for Thursday, November 28, 2013. (Source, Weather Prediction Center)
*500mb forecast for next Monday, December 2, 2013. (Source, Weather Prediction Center)
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH/SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Considerable cloudiness with snow showers and flurries at times. Low 10 to 15. Wind northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
.Tuesday… Partly to mostly cloudy. Flurries possible. High 15 to 20. Wind northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
.Tuesday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 5 to 10. Wind northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
.Wednesday… Partly sunny. High 15 to 20.
.Wednesday Night… Mostly cloudy. Flurries possible. Low 10 to 15.
.Thanksgiving Day… Mostly cloudy. Flurries possible. High 20 to 25.
.Thursday Night… Mostly cloudy. Low 10 to 15.
.Friday… Partly sunny. High 23 to 28.
Normal temperatures for Tomorrow
High: 30
Low: 16
Sunrise Tuesday: 7:27 AM CST
Sunset Tuesday: 4:25 PM CST
Tim
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