With temperatures flirting with 50 then dropping below freezing, this spring has certainly been a weather roller coaster. In another one of the low points of the season, the Twin Ports is the target of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snow this weekend.
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While the worst of the first major snow storm of March 2013 will miss the Twin Ports region, we will still see plenty of snow and wind that could make driving messy Monday night and Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for
When the snow arrived midday today, it came in full force. Heavy snowfall and strong wind made things messy, leading to area police departments issuing statements urging people to stay off the roads. Things were so bad, departments were actually pulling some squads off the roads.
February 10, 2013 According to Facebook, many of my friends are hunkering down and loving the fact that they are inside with family playing games, cooking, baking and getting ready to watch the Grammy's (Go Miranda & Blake!). But, I received a great reminder from the Duluth Police Department, not only to limit travel on our treacherous roads, but about alternate side parking. Stay safe, here's the details.
As the previously-issued winter storm watch mentioned, a significant snowstorm will be hitting a large portion of Minnesota and Wisconsin through the second half of the weekend and into Monday.
As the weather forecast for this weekend becomes clearer, it is becoming more evident that the Twin Ports and folks along the North and South Shores can expect several inches of snow in what could be our first major snow event of this season.
February 7, 2013 With all the snow falling and people complaining about not being plowed out fast or the streets not looking their best right away, i am reminded of a page I saw on the Duluth website answering questions about snow removal. So, I revisited the questions.
The snow has already started in the greater Duluth / Superior area, and plenty more is expected as a system moves through and leads to lake effect snow tomorrow.
The frigidly cold arctic air the Twin Ports experienced this week is on its way out; and with the transition to warmer temperatures, significant snow is following.
January 3, 2013 It's good information for ALL motorists, but especially for parents that have a teen that is new to winter driving. Just seeing the presence of snow plow usually makes me more cautious, they're out for a reason. Having to drive near one can be tricky and dangerous. The DOT is passing along some important information that should be shared and retained by all.
Last winter offered very little snow for Harry Welty to satisfy his annual winter tradition of creating a snow sculpture in his front yard at the intersection of 21st Avenue East and 4th Street in East Duluth. While it hasn't completely stuck around through the entire region, there has been enough snow for him to create his latest creation.
