Temperatures are going to be above normal for the remainder of the year and into the new year. I know many Northlanders do love when the temperatures are warmer than average, but let’s not forget what the lack of snow and ice does for those who’s livelihoods depend on it. The other issue with this warmer air moving over our snowpack is the return of thick fog and the potential for freezing fog. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM Saturday for southern St. Louis and Carlton Counties. This mean visibility of one quarter mile or less is likely.

The lowest visibility will be found along I-35 between Duluth and Esko, and areas on the hillside in and around Duluth. Rain works back into the Northland tonight. Total rainfall between 0.5 to 1 inches is possible in northwest Wisconsin, along the Interstate 35 corridor in far eastern Minnesota and into the Arrowhead.

Saturday morning could produce some light snow around the region too. Temperatures cool off next week with mainly dry conditions except some lake-effect snow chances mid to late week along the South Shore.

SATURDAY
Rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of drizzle between noon and 1pm. Areas of dense fog before noon. High near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.