Duluth, MN – Minnesota residents should prepare for a messy start to spring as a powerful winter system targets the Northland late Sunday. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday through 1 a.m. Monday, bringing snow, ice, and hazardous travel to Duluth and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the system will bring 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. Areas north of US-2 will face the brunt of the storm. Winds may gust up to 25 mph, reducing visibility and making roads like US-2 slick and potentially dangerous. Motorists are urged to slow down and check Minnesota road conditions via 511mn.org.
Sunday will start breezy with highs near 39°F, but precipitation will intensify in the evening. Rain and snow will begin before midnight, transitioning to all snow overnight. Slippery roads and reduced visibility are likely through the Monday morning commute.
Monday clears slightly with breezy winds and sunshine returning, though highs will stay in the upper 30s. A warming trend begins Tuesday, with temperatures rising into the 40s. By Wednesday, mostly sunny skies and a high near 47°F will bring a true taste of spring.
The extended forecast calls for dry, warmer weather through Thursday. A rain and snow chance returns Friday, but highs will hold in the mid-40s. Residents should remain alert for updates and avoid unnecessary travel during Sunday night’s peak weather hours.
