Duluth, Minnesota – Ice accumulations up to 0.25 inches could create hazardous travel through Wednesday morning.
According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow is moving across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Slippery roads are expected overnight into Wednesday, especially around Duluth and along the North Shore.
Forecast graphics show storm-total ice accumulations ranging from 0.01 to 0.25 inches through noon Wednesday. The highest totals, near one-quarter inch, are possible around Duluth near Interstate 35, Two Harbors along MN-61, and parts of Ashland and Hurley in northwest Wisconsin. Areas including Virginia near US-169, Grand Rapids along US-2, and Moose Lake could see lighter but still impactful icing.
Precipitation type is expected to vary by location and time, with freezing rain and wintry mix transitioning to snow in some northern communities by Wednesday morning. Even minor ice accumulation can create dangerous conditions on bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads.
Motorists traveling along I-35, US-53, MN-61, and surrounding highways should reduce speed and allow extra following distance. Road conditions may change rapidly as temperatures hover near freezing.
The National Weather Service advises residents to use caution, particularly during the Wednesday morning commute. Students, delivery drivers, and early-shift workers may encounter slick sidewalks and parking lots in addition to hazardous roadways.
Additional updates are expected as precipitation continues and temperatures fluctuate through midday Wednesday.
