Weather Blog for Duluth and the Northland

5:18 PM Sunday, December 8, 2024

So far today thru 5 PM, Duluth has received 0.9 inches of snow (NWS location on top of the hill).

The Northland has experienced a varied mix of precipitation today, with temperatures hovering at the threshold where it could either snow, rain, or result in a mix of both. Additionally, there has been some intermittent sleet in certain areas this afternoon.

Where the 850 mb temperatures are at or below 0°C, precipitation is predominantly snow or a mix with nearly all snow over the Arrowhead region and far northern Minnesota, where a deeper layer of cold air exists.

In East Central Minnesota, including the Brainerd area, temperatures have risen above 0°C at 850mb, leading to predominantly rain as the form of precipitation today.

-The most intense snowfall, with the highest rates, is anticipated primarily before midnight tonight, affecting northern Minnesota, including the North Shore and Arrowhead regions.

-Enhanced snowfall is expected through Monday morning along the North Shore of Lake Superior, due to easterly winds moving across the lake.

-The forecast indicates that snow or a mix will diminish in Duluth by mid to late evening, approximately between 8-10 PM. Subsequently, areas of fog and drizzle may occur overnight into Monday morning, with additional snow or mixed rain and snow showers anticipated Monday afternoon.

-East winds, with gusts ranging from 15 to 30 mph, are expected tonight into Monday morning along the North Shore of Lake Superior, accompanied by areas of blowing snow.

Snow (depicted in blue) and rain (shown in green) continue to move east and east-northeast across the Northland early this evening.

Radar loop ends 4:46 PM Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Winter storm warnings and weather advisories remain in effect tonight and into Monday morning across northern Minnesota, encompassing the North Shore and Arrowhead regions.

This afternoon, there’s a significant temperature range, with Grand Marais at 19 degrees and Brainerd at 37 degrees.

Numerous accidents have been reported across north central and northeast Minnesota this afternoon, attributed to the wintry mix of precipitation..

Here is the snowfall forecast for the Duluth area. Subscribers receive early access to these forecasts; for instance, this one was made available at approximately 10 AM today.

By late this evening, total snowfall is expected to accumulate 2 to 3 inches over the hill, with amounts ranging from a trace to 2 inches at lower elevations.

Here is the snowfall forecast for the Northland region. Subscribers receive early access to these forecasts. This specific forecast was generated late Saturday afternoon.