Prolonged Atmospheric River Will Impact the Northwest Early this Week

A weather system in the Pacific Northwest will produce rain throughout the day, before a potent atmospheric river produces a prolonged round of heavy rainfall, widespread urban and river flooding, and high elevation snow to the region Monday through Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms may produce isolated damaging winds, a brief tornado, and locally heavy rainfall across parts of Florida today. Read More >

Light to Moderate Snow on Monday

Another Round of Snow Tues-Wed

The first of two fast-moving clippers will bring a period of snow to the Northland late Monday morning through 6 AM Tuesday. Snow with the Clipper moves into the Northland from the NW between 2 pm and 4 pm. Snow will be heaviest during late afternoon to late evening. Snow ends from NW to SE from late Monday evening through 6 AM Tuesday. Snow amounts will range from 1-3 inches north of US-2 to a dusting to 2 inches south of US-2. Localized 3-5” from Schroeder to Grand Portage, including the higher terrain. South wind gusts of 20-25 mph are forecast. Visibility will be less than 1 mile at times. Roads will be slippery including during the evening commute. Forecaster confidence is 80%. Dry air could decrease amounts away from Lake Superior. Lake Superior and terrain enhancement will likely increase N. Shore amounts.

A second clipper will bring another round of snow Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Most of the snow will fall before 6 AM Wednesday with light snow showers and flurries over NW WI after 6 AM. Several hours of moderate to heavy snow are possible south of US-2 between 12 pm Tuesday and 12 am Wednesday. Expect reduced visibility and slippery roads for the Tuesday evening commute. Forecaster confidence in timing is about 80%. Confidence in amounts is around 60%. The storm track may continue to shift which would change the location of the heaviest snow. There may be a narrow band of around 6 inches of snow from near Pine River to Brainerd to Hinckley to Ladysmith, WI with a sharp gradient in snow amounts to the north. Keep up with the latest forecast over the next several days, particularly if you have travel plans.

Prolonged Atmospheric River Will Impact the Northwest Early this Week

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