Duluth, Minnesota – A potential winter storm may impact Duluth and the Northland Thursday night into Friday, bringing accumulating snow and mixed precipitation that could affect travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, current forecast guidance suggests a developing system could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. While confidence in exact impacts remains limited, forecasters highlight a 10 to 30 percent probability of winter storm–level impacts across much of the region, including Duluth.
NWS officials caution that reduced visibility and slippery road conditions are possible if accumulating snow and ice materialize. The greatest impacts would likely occur overnight Thursday into Friday morning, a timeframe that could affect early commuters and long-distance holiday travelers.
The forecast graphic indicates similar impact probabilities for surrounding communities, including Hibbing (10–20%), International Falls (20–30%), and areas near Ashland, Wisconsin (10–20%). These probabilities reflect uncertainty in the storm’s track, timing, and precipitation type.
Forecasters emphasize that several factors could still change, including the path of the low-pressure system, the exact timing of snow and ice, and where the heaviest precipitation ultimately falls.
The developing situation may affect commuters, students, and holiday travelers, especially those planning overnight or early-morning travel late in the week.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecast updates closely over the next few days and prepare for the possibility of winter travel conditions Thursday night into Friday.
