On a bitterly cold mid-March morning across the Northland, temperatures plunged into the teens below zero in many spots, with a few areas even sinking into the 20s below.
For context, typical lows in our area on March 17th are usually in the mid to upper teens above zero.
Here are some of the lowest temperatures recorded on the morning of Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
- Ash Lake, MN: -23
- Hog Creek, MN: -22
- Seagull Lake, MN: -21
- Ely, MN: -18
- Cook, MN: -18
- International Falls, MN: -17
- Bigfork, MN: -17
- Hibbing, MN: -17
- Twig, MN: -16
- Hayward, WI: -15
- Brainerd, MN: -13
- Saginaw, MN: -12
- Siren, WI: -12
- Cable, WI: -11
Note: This morning, the temperature at the Duluth Airport dropped to -11 degrees, marking the third subzero reading in the city this month. Typically, March sees an average of four subzero days.
In Duluth, the average date for the last 0°F or colder temperature is March 12, with the latest on record being April 4 in 1995. In 2025, the final 0°F or colder day came early, on February 21.