International Falls, Minnesota – Roads across far northern Minnesota could turn snow-covered as early as this evening, with conditions worsening overnight into Tuesday’s commutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a Winter Weather Advisory begins at 7 p.m. Monday for Koochiching and northern St. Louis counties, including International Falls and Ely, where up to 2 inches of snow is expected through Tuesday evening. A shifting snow band could bring locally higher totals or even a light icing risk if temperatures fluctuate.
Further south, including Duluth, Hibbing, Brainerd, and Ashland, a mix of light snow and freezing rain develops after 1 a.m. Tuesday. Ice accumulations around 0.10 inches combined with light snow will create slick roads through the Tuesday morning commute, especially on bridges and untreated surfaces along I-35, US-2, and Highway 53.
Along the North Shore, including Grand Marais and Isabella, a light glaze of ice with up to 2 inches of snow will reduce visibility and make travel hazardous through Tuesday evening.
Drivers should slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and check 511 road conditions before traveling. Even minor snow and ice amounts can lead to crashes on untreated roads.
Advisories remain in effect through Tuesday evening in northern areas, with improving conditions expected later, though updates may follow if the storm track shifts.
