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Iron County, WI Snow Forecast: Up to 3 Inches by Friday
Ashland, WI – Lake effect snow will continue affecting portions of northern Wisconsin through Friday, Nov. 13, with up to 3 inches of additional accumulation possible in higher elevations of Ashland a
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-11-12T21:54:45.072Z
Ashland, WI – Lake effect snow will continue affecting portions of northern Wisconsin through Friday, Nov. 13, with up to 3 inches of additional accumulation possible in higher elevations of Ashland and Iron counties as colder conditions linger near Lake Superior.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, Minnesota, an updated forecast issued Thursday, Nov. 12, indicates light lake effect snow will persist along portions of Lake Superior's South Shore through Friday afternoon.
Forecasters expect an additional dusting to 2 inches of snow across affected areas, with localized totals approaching 3 inches in higher terrain.
The greatest snowfall potential is concentrated in elevated portions of Ashland and Iron counties, including areas around Mellen, Hurley and nearby communities.
The weather service's snowfall map indicates approximately 1 inch of additional snow is possible near Mellen and Upson, with locally higher amounts in surrounding elevated terrain.
Meanwhile, communities closer to Lake Superior, including Ashland, Bayfield and Washburn, are forecast to receive little or no measurable accumulation.
Most accumulating snowfall is expected during overnight and early morning hours, when temperatures are more favorable for snow to stick.
During late morning and afternoon hours, above freezing air and ground temperatures should limit accumulation primarily to grassy areas and untreated elevated surfaces.
For motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 2, U.S. Highway 51 and other northern Wisconsin roads, brief periods of snow could reduce visibility and create isolated slick spots, particularly during early morning travel.
Snowfall amounts may vary significantly over short distances because of the localized nature of lake effect precipitation.
The National Weather Service expects precipitation chances to gradually decrease Friday, with mainly dry conditions forecast by Saturday, Nov. 14.
Residents in higher elevations should remain alert for additional light accumulation before the lake effect snow ends.