DULUTH, Minnesota – Minnesota’s stretch of mild early November weather is about to collapse under a powerful blast of Arctic air arriving between November 9 and 15. The state could see its first significant snowfall of the season, especially across northern counties, as cold northwest winds trigger lake-effect and system snow through mid-month.
According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, most of Minnesota will trend below normal in temperature and above normal in precipitation over the next week. The strongest cold surge will sweep in early next week, with highs struggling to reach the 30s and lows plunging into the teens north of Brainerd and Bemidji. Wind chills could dip into the single digits at times.
The National Weather Service offices in Duluth and Twin Cities report that a pair of storm systems could bring light snow to central and southern Minnesota, with heavier accumulation possible along the North Shore and Iron Range. Strong northwest winds off Lake Superior may also produce localized blizzard-like conditions in open areas, particularly along U.S. Highway 53 and I-35.
Residents across the state are urged to take winter precautions now — check furnaces, insulate pipes, and carry vehicle emergency kits. Early-season snow and ice could cause slippery morning commutes and travel delays, especially on rural roads and bridges.
Forecasters caution that this mid-November cold outbreak could mark the start of a persistent early winter pattern. With Thanksgiving travel approaching, Minnesotans should expect more frequent snow chances and a long stretch of subfreezing temperatures heading into late fall.
