Justin Liles: A busy weather week
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We are looking at a rather busy week here across the northland. There is a small chance of a light wintry mix tonight but nothing will stick. The biggest threat comes Wednesday. A strong fall storm will bring rain and a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, changing over to snow late Thursday into Friday. Strong northeast winds and large waves on Lake Superior are also expected.
One of the biggest concerns will be the transition of rain to snow and the potential for accumulating freezing rain. As of today, the biggest threat looks to be the Iron Range to Grand Portage. These areas could see over a .25” of ice from Thursday morning to Friday morning. Any ice that does fall could lead to some power outages. If this system should happen shift south, the freezing rain chances shift as well. Along with freezing rain, heavy snow is possible up north along the international border too. Some areas may see over 6” of snow. In addition, it is going to be windy too. Road conditions will likely be difficult Thursday and Friday.
TONIGHT
Light wintry mix tonight, Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
TUESDAY
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Showers. High near 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
We are looking at a rather busy week here across the northland. There is a small chance of a light wintry mix tonight but nothing will stick. The biggest threat comes Wednesday. A strong fall storm will bring rain and a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, changing over to snow late Thursday into Friday. Strong northeast winds and large waves on Lake Superior are also expected.
THURSDAY
Showers. High near 44. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
VETERANS DAY
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
SATURDAY
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
MONDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.