St. Louis County, Minnesota – The area could see brief snow squalls Friday afternoon into early evening, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel near the Canadian border.
According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, chances for snow squalls have shifted north and are now expected primarily along the Minnesota-Canada border. The agency said strong northwest winds, rapidly dropping temperatures, and snow showers may produce short bursts of heavy snow.
Forecasters warn that visibility could briefly fall to one-quarter mile or less during the most intense bands. While accumulations are expected to remain light, rapidly falling temperatures may trigger a flash freeze on roadways, creating slick conditions in a short period of time.
The highest precipitation probabilities appear across northern St. Louis and Lake counties, including areas near International Falls, Grand Marais, and the Arrowhead region. Communities farther south, including Duluth and Two Harbors, are less likely to see squall activity based on the latest update.
Snow squalls can quickly cover roads and reduce reaction time for drivers. Even brief bursts may significantly impact Friday afternoon commuters and commercial traffic near the border.
The National Weather Service said conditions will be monitored through Friday evening as the system moves east.
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