Duluth, MN — A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to make travel treacherous across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin starting Friday morning and continuing into early Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for multiple counties, including St. Louis, Cook, Lake, Carlton, Itasca, and Koochiching in Minnesota, as well as Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, and Iron in Wisconsin. The advisory begins as early as 3 a.m. Friday in far northern counties like International Falls and Ely, with Duluth and surrounding areas entering the advisory period at 10 a.m. Friday. Wisconsin counties will see impacts beginning at 7 p.m. Friday.
Total snow and sleet accumulations may reach up to 4 inches in some Minnesota locations, with ice accretions ranging from a light glaze to two-tenths of an inch near Lake Superior. Wind gusts up to 40 mph could exacerbate icy conditions, particularly in coastal areas.
Slippery roads, especially on bridges and overpasses, are expected to affect both the Friday morning and evening commutes. Drivers are urged to slow down and check 511 travel services in Minnesota and Wisconsin for real-time road conditions.
Travelers should prepare for delays and use caution during this late-season winter weather event.
