Weather

Dangerous Snow Covered & Icy Roads: After Heavy Snowfall & Flash Freeze Overnight

Lake Effect Continues To Pile Up & Cold Air Surges In

DULUTH, Minn. — Overnight the Northland experienced a heavy dumping of wet snow as our temperatures dropped below freezing. All of the slush and water on the roads froze and became solid ice. Driving this morning was a headache to say the least and plows have been clearing the streets around Duluth, but travel is not advised on HWY 2…

Friday December 28, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Bad Roads, Dangerous Icy Roads, December Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, heavy snow, ice, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota Snow Storm, Northland Weather Forecast, snow, Snow covered roads, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Wisconsin December Snow Storm

Duluth Library’s Winter Job: Part Time Movie Theater

Movies in the Library Caters to Kids Home on Break

DULUTH, Minn.- Not all families can make it to the slopes for skiing. Parents with jobs, or lack of ski-lodge money can make it difficult to entertain kids on Winter Break, so the Duluth Public Library has got a free solution. Movies at the Library allows kids of all ages to come and watch a family friendly movie with other…

When Snow Falls and Piles, the Northland Skis and Snowboards

Spirit Mountain Hectic with Skiers and Snowboarders on Break

DULUTH, Minn.-The flakes are falling, which means winter has officially arrived in the Northland, and no one is happier about it than the skiers and snowboarders of Spirit Mountain. Hundreds flocked to the popular winter destination on Thursday. Left and right, the “crunch” of boots trudging through snow, and the “choom” of snowboards wedging into the snow create a winter…

More Heavy Snow Will Fall Across the Northland

Bitterly Cold Temperatures To Follow

The much advertised first major widespread winter storm of the season is bringing heavy snow and a wintry mix to the Northland. A “Winter Storm Warning” remains in effect through Friday morning for all of northern Minnesota and until noon Friday for Bayfield and Douglas counties in Wisconsin. Also, in Wisconsin, a “Winter Weather Advisory” remains in effect through 9…

WINTER STORM WARNING UNDERWAY AS WIDESPREAD HEAVY SNOW BLANKETS THE NORTHLAND

Over A Foot Of Snow Is Forecast To Dump On The Northland This Late December, Creating Holiday Travel Headaches

Forecast WINTER STORM WARNING UNDERWAY AS WIDESPREAD HEAVY SNOW BLANKETS THE NORTHLAND Good morning Northland! Here is a look at your current snowfall totals. Heavy snow will continue to fall this morning through the overnight hours. Putting down a half of a foot to over a foot of snow for the Northland. Roads are completely snow covered and will continue…

Thursday December 27, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Dangerous Driving, December Winter Storm, Duluth Minnestoa Weather Forecast, heavy snow, Holiday Winter Storm, merlots weather, Merot Weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Road Conditions, slippery roads, snow, Snow covered roads, snow storm, Snowballs, Snowmen, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Lovers, Winter Storm Warning

Major Winter Storm for the Northland

Heavy Snow, Wind & Ice Expected

DULUTH, Minn. – Our first widespread major winter storm of this snow season will bring travel nightmares to the Northland into Friday. Significant snow accumulations are on the way across much of Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin and warmer air being pulled into the system will bring some freezing rain and rain to parts of Wisconsin and western upper Michigan. A…

Significant Snow Accumulations Headed to the Northland

Strong Winds, Ice and Rain Will Accompany the Storm

DULUTH, Minn. –  A major winter storm is heading toward the Northland just as holiday travelers hit the roads. The much advertised event will bring significant snow accumulations to Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, along with some freezing rain and rain to parts of Wisconsin, downstate Minnesota and western upper Michigan. Road conditions will deteriorate from the southwest late Wednesday afternoon…

Heavy Snow Heading to the Northland

Bitter Cold Follows

DULUTH, Minn-   A quiet Christmas Day across the Northland with only a few snow flurries will give way to the first widespread major winter storm of the season. As travelers head out Wednesday, the road conditions will deteriorate later in the day as snow moves in by evening. Moderate to heavy snow and very strong winds are expected Thursday, Thursday…

Winter Storm Heading To The Northland

Heavy Snow & Strong Winds Thursday and Friday

It’s an official “White Christmas” across the Northland with 3″ of snow on the ground in Duluth, Minnesota, but heavy snow is on the way to the Northland later this week. After a quiet Christmas Day with only a few snow flurries, that much advertised winter storm that I’ve been talking about since last week finally starts bringing snow to the…

Balsam Bough Harvesting: Make Your Own Wreath!

Active Adventures: Harvesting Boughs And Assembling A Holiday Wreath

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us deep into the woods to collect balsam boughs! Then we head inside to learn how to assemble your own wreath! A permit is required for collecting balsam boughs and can picked up at the district DNR offices for $25. Minnesota is a leader in…

Friday December 21, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, First Day Of Winter, Holiday Travel, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Snow Overnight, Some Sun, Superior Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Kicks Off, Winter Solstice

Thursday December 20, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Black Ice, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flash Freeze, ice, Icy Roads, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, SLIPPERY, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wintry mix

Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree!

Active Adventures: Hike Into The Superior National Forest For A Family Tradiation!

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are headed into the thick of the woods, to cut down our own Christmas Tree! First things first, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR PERMIT! On average, 200-300 permits are sold annually! It’s only $5, cash or check only. It can be quickly picked up at the Superior National Forest…

Wednesday December 19, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: above average temperatures, December Heat Wave, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Warm Northland Decemeber, warm up

Tuesday December 18, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Above Average Temperautres Week Before Christmas, December Heat Wave, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, sunny, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, warm up

Unseasonable Warmth Brings Duluth Outside

High Temps Mean Comfortable Outdoor Fun

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite how the song goes, it’s beginning to look anything but like a White Christmas. Unseasonably warm weather is gripping the Northland, with temperatures reaching nearly 50  degrees today. Quite a few spots around Duluth were bustling with folks living it up in the hot winter sun. If you took a look at the thermometer in your car,…

Little Snow Doesn’t Bury Plow Sales

Unlike Clothing and Hardware, Snow Plow Sales Increase

DULUTH, Minn.- With temperatures on the rise, and snow missing from the picturesque “Northland Winter” scene, some businesses are noticing a decline in sales of hardware and winter clothing. But the plows are still flying off the shelves. Snow plow retailers have been soaking up the sun. At Bears Heavy Duty Parts and Accessories, they’ve seen sales double since last…

Nordic Trail Conditions Not Ideal But Skiers Still Out

Skiers say about three or four more inches of snow are needed for ideal conditions

DULUTH, Minn. – Nordic ski trail conditions are not what many skiers hoped for. The Snowflake Nordic Center in Duluth has about 95% snow coverage on their trails but they’d like to be 100%. The manager there tells us hard-core skiers are out but more snow is needed for the season to really take off. “Ideally I’d like to get…

Tuesday December 11, 2018: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: above average temperatures, Dultuh Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mild Temps, Mix of Sun and Clouds, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, warm