Duluth, Minnesota – Winter conditions are set to steady across northern Minnesota in the Feb. 21–27 window, with temperatures settling back to seasonal averages and fresh opportunities for snow developing across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, northern Minnesota falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. That means daytime highs and overnight lows should track close to late-February averages after recent fluctuations, especially across St. Louis, Itasca and Beltrami counties.
Precipitation probabilities lean above normal, with a 33% to 40% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. In this part of the state, that favors periodic snow events, particularly if storm systems move through the Upper Midwest. Along the North Shore from Duluth to Grand Marais, northeast winds could enhance snowfall totals if systems align with Lake Superior. Inland communities such as International Falls and Bemidji may see steadier light to moderate snow at times.
Drivers should prepare for slick stretches on U.S. 53 and Highway 2 during early morning and overnight hours when road temperatures drop. Blowing snow could briefly reduce visibility in open areas if winds increase behind passing systems.
The overall pattern supports intermittent snow chances rather than a prolonged dry stretch. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and potential snowfall amounts as late February approaches.
