Tag: Minnesota
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Stubborn Upper Low Keeps the Northland Locked in the Cold
The Northland will remain in a relatively dry pattern through the weekend, though a few brief snow or rain showers could pop up on Wednesday, and there’s a chance of some light showers early Saturday morning. No widespread or significant precipitation is expected in the area through Sunday. Note: On…
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Northland Hit by Strong Northwest Winds; Much Cooler Days Ahead
A steady northwest flow this week will keep the Northland mostly dry, though a few brief rain or snow showers are possible, with little to no accumulation expected. Temperatures will run below normal for the next several days, with the coldest stretch from Tuesday through Thursday, bringing highs in the…
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Last Spring Freeze Dates in the Northland: A Detailed Overview
Here’s a look at when the Northland typically sees its last spring freeze, with temperatures dipping to 32 degrees or below. Duluth, MNAverage date: May 14Latest on record: June 21, 1992 Brainerd, MNAverage date: May 14Latest on record: June 22, 1917 International Falls, MNAverage date: May 26Latest on record: July…
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Cooler Temperatures Return to the Northland After Mild Spring Day
It was the warmest day yet this spring near Lake Superior, with temperatures soaring into the 60s and Superior along with the Duluth Harbor nearly hitting 70, topping out at a pleasant 68 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures across the rest of the Northland hovered mostly in the 60s today. Cooler…
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Northland Weather Update: Fluctuating Temperatures & Rain Forecast
A frosty Saturday morning quickly warmed up by the afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-60s across much of the Northland—right around what’s typical for early May, when average highs range from the upper 50s to lower 60s. Milder temperatures will stick around for Sunday, with highs similar…
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Northland Weather: A Cool Start to May
Friday morning felt more like late March than the first day of May, with widespread temperatures in the upper teens and 20s across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. On Friday morning, May 1, 2026, some of the coldest temperatures recorded include Ash Lake, MN: 17International Falls, MN: 18Hibbing, MN: 19Hog…
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April 2026: Precipitation and Temperature Anomalies in the Northland
In April 2026, persistent troughing dominated the western U.S., while ridging stretched from the southern to eastern regions. This setup brought an active southwest upper-level flow and a busy weather pattern to the Northland, with cooler-than-average temperatures in northern Minnesota and warmer-than-average conditions in parts of northwest Wisconsin. Average temperatures…