Lea Zmurko: Falling into seasonable conditions
As we wrap up the work week, we see clouds continuing to cross the Northland. Winds from the northwest remain persistent for the weekend and will bring in light snow as flakes fly across the far north parts of Minnesota. Some mist and light rain will be crossing the Lake to the South Shore as there are likely chances for lake effect precipitation to continue into Saturday afternoon.
As high pressure moves in tonight, temperatures will be near normal in the lower-20s. Conditions will stay cooler for Saturday afternoon with some places near freezing across the Iron Range.
The next measurable chances for snowfall accumulation are expected to start Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday morning. One to three inches of snow is expected north of U.S. Highway 2 and throughout the upcoming week there remains likely chances for isolated snow showers to continue as temperatures drop.
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thanksgiving Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.