Duluth, MN – Drivers across northern Minnesota are being urged to use caution today as areas of freezing drizzle mix with light snow flurries, creating slick and hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service in Duluth issued an alert late Monday morning, warning of light ice accumulations and black ice across roads and sidewalks, especially along the Iron Range and the Minnesota Arrowhead.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), freezing drizzle is expected to persist through early to mid-afternoon, with bridges and elevated surfaces likely to freeze before main roadways. Motorists are advised to slow down, avoid using cruise control, and leave extra space between vehicles.
Forecasters say a transition back to snow is expected later this evening as a cold front moves through the region, with slick spots lingering into the overnight hours. Even minor accumulations of ice can make roads treacherous and lead to spinouts or fender-benders, particularly in shaded or untreated areas.
Travelers should monitor local updates and check the latest forecasts at weather.gov/dlh before heading out.
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