All aboard the clipper train! As the arctic air heads out, a clipper system is rolling in, ready to deliver a burst of snow to northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin from late Saturday night into Sunday.
Snow spreads south/east through the Northland late Saturday night and Sunday morning with lingering snow showers expected for Sunday afternoon.
Duluth area: Snow is expected to start early Sunday morning between 1 and 3 AM, tapering off before 9 AM, though a few snow showers may linger into the afternoon. Total accumulation will likely be around 1 to 1.5 inches.
NAM 3km model simulated radar forecast valid 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM Sunday.
Total snowfall expected through 6 PM Sunday, according to the NWS Blend of Models.
Northeast Minnesota is in for about 1 to 2 inches of fluffy snow, while northwest Wisconsin will likely see an inch or less.
We’re finally approaching the end of this relentless arctic cold that has gripped the Northland.
Expect subzero temperatures again Saturday morning, with lows from the single digits to 20s below zero. After that, enjoy a brief break until Tuesday morning, when subzero temperatures are likely to return.
On Friday morning, temperatures across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin plunged into the teens and 20s below zero, with Seagull Lake nearly hitting 40 below at a frigid -38 degrees.
Friday morning’s low in Duluth hit -13 degrees, marking the 14th consecutive day of subzero low temperatures. The cold snap is expected to finally end on Sunday.
Duluth has had 17 subzero nights this month, compared to the January average of 15.
This afternoon, temperatures climbed into the single digits and low teens across the region, about 10 degrees colder than the normal for January 30th.
Expect milder weather this weekend, with highs on Saturday mostly in the teens and Sunday bringing highs in the teens to 20s.
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