DULUTH, Minn. — A developing midweek storm system could bring accumulating snow and wintry mix to the Northland Tuesday into Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, two low-pressure systems are expected to move across the Midwest during the period. A fast-moving Alberta Clipper is forecast to impact the Northland first, followed by a stronger Colorado Low tracking into the lower Great Lakes.
Forecasters say temperatures in northern Minnesota are likely to remain below freezing during much of the event, increasing the likelihood that precipitation will fall primarily as snow across the region.
Current outlooks suggest a 60% chance of accumulating snow and wintry mix, though the heaviest snow totals are most likely closer to the Lake Superior region.
The National Weather Service said the heaviest precipitation currently appears most likely on Tuesday, though the system could continue to produce impacts into Wednesday.
Several factors remain uncertain, including the exact amount of moisture available and the location of the transition zone between snow and a wintry mix. Even small shifts in the storm track could change snowfall totals and where the mix line develops.
Residents across northern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin are encouraged to monitor forecast updates as the system approaches.
Travel conditions could become slick in areas that see accumulating snow, particularly during peak commuting periods Tuesday.
