/Issued 3:18 PM CDT, Sunday, March 22, 2015/
4″ or greater snowfall probability forecast valid for Tuesday Night and Wednesday. Source, Weather Prediction Center — See map below.
Folks at the WPC already feeling confident enough to put out a HIGH RISK for 4″ or greater snow totals (Red area on the map) That’s pretty interesting!
Green=Moderate chance for at least 4″ of snow.
Which City Has The Most Unpredictable Weather? Where does Duluth rank?
Find out at this link: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/which-city-has-the-most-unpredictable-weather/ Source, fivethirtyeight.com
It’s nice to see some blue on this map again here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is the 7 day precipitation forecast valid through Sunday, March 29, 2015. Potential for half to three quarter inch precipitation totals by next Sunday in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Source, Weather Prediction Center.
Temperature and precipitation report for Duluth, Minnesota – Airport location
March 15-21, 2015
High temperatures:
3/15: 64F/30 degrees above normal
3/16: 55F/21 degrees above normal
3/17: 42F/7 degrees above normal
3/18: 45F/10 degrees above normal
3/19: 47F/12 degrees above normal
3/20: 47F/11 degrees above normal
3/21: 32F/4 degrees below normal
Low temperatures:
3/15: 33F/16 degrees above normal
3/16: 29F/11 degrees above normal
3/17: 23F/5 degrees above normal
3/18: 23F/5 degrees above normal
3/19: 27F/8 degrees above normal
3/20: 26F/7 degrees above normal
3/21: 14F/6 degrees below normal
Total precipitation: 0.35″
Normal: 0.34″
Departure: +0.01″ above normal
Last week’s temperature departure map. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center.
Last week’s precipitation departure map. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center.
Weather Summary for March 22, 2015
Location: Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
There are two potent looking systems showing up on water vapor satellite imagery Today. The first one is moving east through the Southern half of Saskatchewan, the other one is moving east/southeast out of the Northern Plains. That latter feature has produced an area of snow or a mixture of precipitation Today from West Central through Southern Minnesota but all of this precipitation has stayed away from the Northland as were being controlled by an area of high pressure which was centered over Western Ontario This Afternoon. Sky conditions ranged from sunny to partly sunny Today with high temperatures in the 30s. Winds weren’t much of a factor Today with east or variable winds at around 10 mph.
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight (March 22)
High pressure remains off to our north while low pressure passes well to the south of the Northland. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will occur Tonight. There might be a little bit of snow in extreme Southern areas I.E. Brainerd Lakes, Hinckley, Pine City, but all of the heavier snow will remain south of the Northland Tonight. Low temperatures will be in the teens and 20s with winds out of the east at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday and Monday Night (March 23)
High pressure will be centered to our north while a weakening disturbance approaches from the northwest. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected this period. A few snow or rain showers are possible on Monday across Northern Minnesota otherwise it looks dry Tomorrow and Tomorrow Night with highs in the 30s and 40s with cooler temperatures near Lake Superior. Lows Monday Night will mainly be in the 20s. Winds will be out of the south or east at 10 to 15 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: Medium.
Tuesday through Thursday (March 24-26)
Low pressure is forecast to affect our weather starting late Tuesday Night with lingering effects possibly continuing into Thursday.
The amount of snow or rain that we see here in the Northland is uncertain but there is potential for at least a few inches of snow, possibly more!
High temperatures on Tuesday will be in the 40s with 30s near Lake Superior. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday will mainly be in the 30s. Lows Tuesday Night and Wednesday Night will be in the 20s and 30s.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: High.
(March 27-April 1)
Dry weather is expected Friday-Saturday. A few rain or snow showers are possible Saturday Night and Sunday (29th) as low pressure moves through Ontario. Another system on the horizon toward April 1st with possible rain. Below average temperatures on the 27th; After that near to possibly above average temperatures from the 28th-1st.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Partly cloudy. Low 20 to 25. Wind east around 10 mph.
.Monday… Partly to mostly cloudy. High 34 to 38. Wind east to southeast at 10 to 15 mph.
.Monday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 25 to 30. Wind east to southeast at 10 to 15 mph.
.Tuesday… Partly to mostly cloudy. High 40 to 45 but in the 30s near Lake Superior.
.Tuesday Night… Snow developing late. Low 30 to 32.
.Wednesday… Snow or rain possible. High 32 to 34.
.Wednesday Night… Light snow possible. Low 22 to 27.
.Thursday… Snow showers or flurries possible. High 27 to 32.
Normal temperatures for Sunday
High: 37
Low: 20
Sunrise Monday: 7:06 AM CDT
Sunset Monday: 7:25 PM CDT
Tim
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