A biting wind sweeps across Lake Superior this morning as Duluth, Minnesota braces for a round of heavy snow and plunging temperatures early this week. The air is sharp, the ground already crusted in frost, and a thick band of clouds hints at what’s coming next.
Meteorologists say a strong winter system is moving across the Upper Midwest, bringing 4–6 inches of snow to the Duluth–Superior corridor between Monday and Tuesday night. Light flurries may begin as early as Monday morning, with heavier snowfall expected by Tuesday as cold air deepens and winds shift sharply northwest.
Drivers along I-35 and U.S. Highway 2 should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, with blowing snow reducing visibility and wind chills plunging near -10°F by Wednesday morning. Snow-covered roads could freeze fast, creating slick spots and localized drifting.
After the storm passes, Wednesday stays blustery and cold, with highs only near 10°F. A slight break is expected Thursday, but temperatures remain below normal into the weekend. The December 11–17 period could bring even more lake-effect snow for the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest as a new Arctic front dives south.
Five-Day Outlook (Duluth, MN):
- Monday: Snow likely, 1–3” possible. High 14°F, low 10°F.
- Tuesday: Snow and blowing snow, 2–4” additional. High 18°F, low 2°F.
- Wednesday: Flurries, windy and frigid. High 9°F, low -2°F.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 15°F, low 3°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 8°F, low -5°F.
