/Issued 3:34 PM CST, Sunday, February 23, 2014/
The winter of 2013-14 will be remembered not only for the extreme cold here in Duluth but also for the 2 stretches of very snowy weather.
-The 1st stretch occurred from December 2-4 (3 days) with a snowfall total of 23.3″
-The 2nd stretch occurred from February 13-21 (9 days) with a snowfall total of 27.6“
When you total it up that comes out to 50.9″ of snow in less than 2 weeks time compared to 27″ of snow during the remainder of the winter season.
As has been the case this winter were either getting significant amounts of snow or were very dry. So what’s next? I think you know, yup another stretch of very dry weather, unfortunately it also looks very cold so the snow that is already on the ground won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
Lets take a look back at the LRC winter forecast that I made on November 19.
The one thing that stands out to me is the total snowfall for this winter. The LRC called for 75.7″ of snow and as of Today were sitting at 78.8″ and this probably will be our final total for the winter of 2013-14 which ends unofficially on February 28. Not too bad of a forecast when in comes to predicted snowfall for the season.
Also note my statement at the end on how I thought the LRC snow total for the winter season was just a tad on the high side. Oh you tricky LRC.
By the way here’s a link to that forecast that was made on November 19: http://timsweatherblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/duluth-mn-2013-14-winterweekly-forecast.html
Temperature and precipitation report for Duluth, MN (Airport location)
February 16-22, 2014
High temperatures:
2/16: 11F/13 degrees below normal
2/17: 22F/3 degrees below normal
2/18: 40F/15 degrees above normal
2/19: 41F/16 degrees above normal
2/20: 34F/8 degrees above normal
2/21: 28F/2 degrees above normal
2/22: 15F/11 degrees below normal
Low temperatures:
2/16: -14F/20 degrees below normal
2/17: 9F/2 degrees above normal
2/18: 18F/11 degrees above normal
2/19: 21F/14 degrees above normal
2/20: 26F/18 degrees above normal
2/21: 4F/4 degrees below normal
2/22: 3F/6 degrees below normal
Total precipitation: 1.72″
Normal: 0.22″
Departure: +1.50″
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*WIND CHILL ADVISORY*
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
A wind chill advisory has been issued for parts of Northern Minnesota.
Timing:
Midnight Tonight until 9 AM CST Monday.
Counties included in the advisory:
Koochiching MN
Itasca MN
Cass MN
Crow Wing MN
Some cities included in the advisory:
International Falls
Grand Rapids
Cass Lake
Walker
Brainerd
Wind chill values:
25 below to 35 below. Frostbite can occur on exposed skin within 10 to 30 minutes under these conditions.
**A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frostbite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken**
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Today’s Weather Summary for NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin
Low pressure continues to spin around over Hudson Bay while a ridge of high pressure averaging 1028-1038mb stretches from Alberta to Western Iowa. A tight pressure gradient continues Today between that low to our northeast and the high to our west. Mostly cloudy skies were found over Northern Minnesota Today with more sun further south. Highs were mainly in the teens with west or northwest winds at 10 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
Forecast Discussion for NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight (February 23)
Partly to mostly cloudy skies will occur Tonight with flurries possible mainly over far Northern Minnesota and possibly along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Lows will range from the teens below to single digits above zero. Winds will be out of the west or northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
-Light blue area on the map is a wind chill advisory. Source, NWS hazards map.
Monday and Monday Night (February 24)
A weak disturbance will be passing well to the southwest of the Northland this period. Sky conditions will vary between partly and mostly cloudy with highs in the single digits and teens. Lows Tomorrow Night will be in the single digits, teens, and 20s below. Winds will be out of the northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tuesday through Thursday (February 25-27)
Cold and generally dry through this period. Highs will mainly be in the single digits although some locales could remain a few degrees below zero while others could climb all the way into the low teens. Overnight low temperatures Tuesday Night and Wednesday Night will be in the single digits, teens, and 20s below zero.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: High.
(February 28-March 5)
Below average temperatures will continue this period, looks pretty dry as well.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 3 below to 2 above. Wind northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
.Monday… Partly cloudy. High 13 to 18. Wind northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
.Monday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 5 below to 10 below. Wind northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
.Tuesday… Partly sunny. High 5 to 10.
.Tuesday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 10 below to 15 below.
.Wednesday… Partly cloudy. High 3 to 8.
.Wednesday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 10 below to 15 below.
.Thursday… Partly cloudy. High 2 to 7.
Normal temperatures for Today
High: 27
Low: 9
Sunrise Monday: 6:57 AM CST
Sunset Monday: 5:47 PM CST
Tim
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