Duluth, Minnesota – Two back-to-back storm systems are set to impact northern Minnesota starting Wednesday night, with snow quickly transitioning to ice and creating prolonged travel hazards through early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the first system will arrive Wednesday night and continue into early Friday morning, bringing widespread snow across northeast Minnesota, including Duluth, Two Harbors, and Grand Marais. Snow may mix with or change to freezing rain farther south and into northwest Wisconsin, increasing the risk of ice accumulation on roads and power lines.
A second storm is expected to follow late Friday into early Sunday, reinforcing the threat with additional rounds of mixed precipitation. The exact track and temperature profiles remain uncertain, but even small shifts could significantly change snowfall and ice totals across the region.
Communities along I-35, Highway 61, and Highway 2 should prepare for evolving road conditions, including slick surfaces and reduced visibility. In addition, gale-force winds are likely on Lake Superior, creating dangerous conditions for mariners.
Residents are urged to monitor updates closely, limit travel during peak storm periods, and prepare for potential power outages due to ice accumulation.
The multi-day storm threat will persist through early Sunday, with additional advisories and warnings likely as confidence in timing and impacts increases.
