Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Weather
Several Inches of Snow Expected Tomorrow
It has not even been a full week an we are already talking about our next snow system to impact the Northland this early in the season. Another Alberta Clipper is diving down from Canada as we speak bringing snowfall to the higher elevations of the Rockies. Some areas could see over a foot by tomorrow afternoon. As for us,…
October 31, Evening Forecast
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Coldest Halloween Anticipated in 15 Years
The grasp of Old Man Winter remains relentless this early in the season when many tree leaves have yet to fall which is just bearing additional weight to the already heavy and wet snow that fell last Friday. Snow showers have been on and off this afternoon but more consistent in parts of Northwest Wisconsin along the South Shore. Winter…
Duluth Assessing Storm Damages Cost
The city of Duluth is assessing damages from Friday's storm.
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday’s storm pummeled the Lake Superior shore with massive waves, the city is busy picking up the pieces. The total dollar amount of the damages is unknown. The city is currently assessing the damages, which will be announced in the next couple of days. If the damages exceed the State threshold of $368,000 seventy five percent of the…
October 30, Evening Forecast
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Storm Damage Closes Parts of Lakewalk
Brighton Beach Closed Due to Storm Damage
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday’s snowstorm brought devastation to Duluth and this weekend FOX 21 got a first look at the damage left behind. The City of Duluth has been forced to close down parts of two popular attractions. At Duluth’s lakewalk, parts of the boardwalk have been completely ripped up, benches damaged and rocks have taken over what was once…
Monday, October 30, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Another Round of Lake Effect Ahead
It was just the other day that parts of the South Shore saw over a foot of heavy and wet snow. Now, another surge of cold air over Lake Superior will restart the lake effect snow machine. The clipper system that is affecting us right now bringing rain and snow showers this afternoon will be fusing together with a much…
October 29, Evening Forecast
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Sunday October 29, 2017, Morning Forecast: Scattered Wintry Mix Arrives
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Lake Effect Snow Drops Over A Foot!
Lake Effect Snow ramped up on Friday night and into Saturday morning, with heavy snow bands setting up along the snowbelt. This made travel difficult on Friday night with snow covered roads. Over a foot of snow fell in Gile, with a majority of northwest Wisconsin getting 2-6 inches of snow accumulations. – METEOROLOGIST BRITTNEY MERLOT Categories: Weather Blog Tags:…
Saturday October 28, 2017, Evening Forecast: Over A Foot Of Lake Effect Snow Accumulates
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Saturday October 28, 2017, Morning Forecast: Lake Effect Snow
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Freezing, brittney merlot, cold, First Snow Accumulation, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, October Northland Snow, SLIPPERY, snow, Warm Lake, windy
First Winter Storm Breaks Duluth Snow Records & Brings Blizzard Conditions To The Northland.
High Winds Pound The Lake Shores And Flood Roadways
The first Winter Storm of the 2017/18 season has arrived! Duluth accumulated 10.6 inches of snow on Friday, making it the snowiest October day on record! The previous record was 10 inches on Oct. 23, 1933. Here are the highest accumulations in Minnesota. The snowfall isn’t over just yet, as the Lake Effect snow machine is kicking into gear this…
Friday October 27, 2017, Evening Forecast: Lake Effect Snow Overnight
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Winter Storm Update October 26th, 11 PM
The snow storm we have been watching all week is now underway and is accumulating snowfall as it should be. Snowfall started along the Borderlands early this afternoon but snowfall accumulation was hard to come by initially with surface temperatures above freezing and soil temperatures well above freezing. After the slight delay though, accumulations began and are ongoing this evening….
City Roads Ready for Winter
The roads are clear right now, but soon Northlanders will have their first snowy drive of the season.
DULTUH, Minn.- The first snowfall can be excited, but it requires some extra attention on the road. The roads are clear right now, but soon Northlanders will have their first snowy drive of the season. The city of Duluth is prepared for the conditions. Trucks started off the morning laying black top to fill potholes, within a couple hours its…
Thursday, October 26, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Seasons First Accumulating Snowfall Shortly Underway
A taste of the winter season is upon us once again as the Northland braces for yet another risk for snowfall but this time, with accumulations likely. There are winter storm watches in effect for Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties until 7 AM. An abnormally moist and powerful clipper from Canada will move into parts of North Central…
October 25, Evening Forecast
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Morning Forecast
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High Waves Batter The South Shore
Gale Warnings & Storm Warning Issued Today From High Waves
ONTANOGAN, Mich. — The strong winds created giant waves on Lake Superior on Tuesday, battering the south shore. Gale Warnings and Storm Warning were issued on the lake. Winds were sustained out of the north at 25-30mph with gusts up to 45mph over land. Over the lake they were sustained at 30-40mph with gusts up to 60mph at times. This…
Accumulating Snowfall Still Remains Plausible by Friday
The Northland is under the influence of another clipper system tonight, but after this weak storm, a larger complex system will move in Thursday with lasting effect into the weekend. The storm in question is currently moving onshore over British Columbia in Canada with heavy rains along the shore and mountain snows on the higher elevations. By tomorrow night, the…
Powerful Winds Damaged Coast Guard Building
Strong gusts of wind damaged roof at Park Point Coast Guard.
DULUTH, Minn.- Powerful winds slammed the Duluth Coast Guard out on Park Point. Nearly half of a roof on the Coast Guard’s storage building was ripped right off. The roof folded over onto a boat and even took down a power line. “Usually we don’t see something quite like this,” Petty Officer Tristan Degrush said. “I’m not sure if it…
October 24, Evening Forecast
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Snow Could Mix With Rain Overnight, Larger Storm Looms Later This Week
Cold air is settling into the Northland tonight. This will be the start of a long stretch of below average temperatures. As for tonight scattered rain showers will develop along and east of Highway 53. Winds will also begin to pick up out of the west and northwest at 15 to 20 mph. Rain showers will transition to rain and…
October 23, Evening Forecast
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Monday, October 23, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Accumulating Snowfall This Week Possible with Coldest Air of the Season
The weather leading up into the weekend felt anything but the middle of fall with a long stretch of sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s and 70s. This was all thanks to a ridge in the jet stream keeping warm air over the central part of the United States with cooler and wetter conditions along the Pacific Northwest. This…
October 22, Evening Forecast
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Saturday October 21, 2017, Morning Forecast: Dreary & Rainy, Possible Severe Storms
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Friday October 20, 2017, Evening Forecast – Increasing Clouds & Rain Heads Our Way
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Friday, October 20, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Northland Fall Colors From A Helicopter’s Perspective & Tours
Lake Superior Helicopters Took Us High Into The Sky On A Helicopter Tour Of The Twin Ports & Jay Cooke State Park
DULUTH, Minn – Flying High For Fall Colors! It’s a busy time of year at Lake Superior Helicopters as many people head up in the sky to the fall colors. As billions of trees pop yellow, red and orange against green pines, a unique perspective of the Northland’s changing terrain and lake, make flying high in the sky something special….
October 19, Evening Forecast
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Thursday, October 19, 2017, Morning Forecast
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October 18, Evening Forecast
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Morning Forecast
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October 17, Evening Forecast
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Tuesday October 17, 2017, Morning Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Above Average Warmth. Above Average Temperatures, brittney merlot, Indian Summer, Merlot Weather. Merlots Weather, warm, Warming
Northlanders Purchasing Space Heaters for Winter
Heaters Provide Great Alternative Until Furnaces are Turned On
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s now late October and that means winter is knocking on the door. Northlanders are preparing for the cold season by stopping into local shops and buying space heaters. They can be a great option for people who haven’t turned on their furnaces yet because of warm temperatures this fall. “It’s convenient,” said Steve Marshall, owner of…
Raw Sewage Contaminating Waters in Puerto Rico After Maria
21 out of 51 sewage treatment plants are still out of service on the island
Raw sewage is pouring into the rivers and reservoirs of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the Hurricane Maria. (AP – Oct. 12., 2017) CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — Raw sewage is pouring into the rivers and reservoirs of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. People without running water bathe and wash their clothes in contaminated streams, and…
Monday October 16, 2017, Morning Forecast
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October 15, Morning Forecast
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October 14, Evening Forecast
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Saturday October 14th, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Friday October 13th, 2017, Evening Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, Duluth First Snow of 2017, First Flurries, flurries, merlot weather, merlots weather, Northland First Flurries, rain, Showers, snow
