Duluth, MN – Cooler air sweeping into Minnesota Monday morning is triggering a widespread transition from rain to a wintry mix, then full snow, with significant accumulation expected in northeastern regions.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, snow totals could reach 5 to 10 inches in areas around Hurley, WI, while cities like Ely, Silver Bay, and Virginia may see 1 to 4 inches. The advisory, effective from 7 a.m. Monday through 1 p.m. Tuesday, warns of changing conditions impacting travel throughout the Arrowhead region and into northwest Wisconsin.
Light rain will dominate early in the day across much of northern Minnesota before switching to snow by late afternoon and evening, particularly in higher elevations. Grand Marais, Two Harbors, and parts of Ashland County are projected to see snow accumulation from Monday evening through early Tuesday.
Drivers should monitor local conditions closely and consider delaying travel where snow is expected to reduce visibility and traction. Residents are advised to clear snow before it freezes and to avoid unnecessary driving late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
This storm marks an unseasonably late winter weather event, with snowfall totals in some regions exceeding typical mid-April levels.
