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Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Duluth International Airport (KDLH)

Lat: 46.84°NLon: 92.19°WElev: 1427ft.

Overcast

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 8 Dec 11:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Duluth MN

Winter Storm Watch December 9, 12:00pm until December 10, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of flurries before 3pm, then a chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then snow likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Blustery, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Blustery.
    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of flurries before 3pm, then a chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then snow likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Blustery, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Duluth MN
 46.81°N 92.13°W
Last Update:
11:26 am CST Dec 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Dec 8, 2025-6pm CST Dec 14, 2025
 
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