As computer models continue to refine what is going to happen with this weekend's weather, one thing is becoming more evident: Duluth, Superior, the Arrowhead, Iron Range, and Northwestern Wisconsin can expect a significant amount of snow this weekend.
Hurricane Sandy, now downgraded to a "Post-Tropical Cyclone", continues to wreak havoc along the eastern coast of the United States and Canada after making landfall yesterday afternoon. The sheer size of the storm has residents wondering, "How is Sandy effecting Duluth and Superior?" Find out how Sandy is impacting the Twin Ports.
As a large storm system continues to move through the area, bringing with it colder temperatures, mixed precipitation and snow is expected through the morning and into the lunch hour today.
Intense fog continues to be an issue for people in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin, with the National Weather Service issuing a Dense Fog Advisory.
October 2, 2012 It's news that's going to affect us in the Northland - especially with the amount of snow, ice, and cold weather we get. The Weather Channel has announced that they'll start to name select winter storms - much as hurricanes and tropical storms get names.
August 14, 2012 First, the Department Of Homeland Security ordered 450 million rounds of hollow point bullets back in March. Now, the National Weather Service is joining in and stockpiling 46 thousand rounds of ammo as well
While not totally rare to the Great Lakes, waterspouts aren't usually seen around the Twin Ports. Today, however, was an exception.
July 16, 2012 Shoppers looking for relief at the grocery store check out lane will have to keep watching the weather forecast. The historically-dry conditions in the Midwest are setting the food industry up for non-stop, record-setting high prices
After between 7 and 9 inches of rain fell in the Twin Ports, the waters are finally receding in many locations, leaving behind a mess. Homes, businesses, and roadways were damaged by the torrential rain, with less than 24 hours of rainfall leaving a need for months of repairs and recovery.
Duluth Mayor Don Ness earlier today declared a state of emergency, requesting assistance from state and federal authorities in clean up and rescue efforts as a result of the extreme rainfall totals in the past 24 hours. Governor Mark Dayton issued a response as well, offering the following thoughts on the deviating rainfall:
June 14, 2012 With Grandma's Marathon here, many runners and spectators are wondering how weather conditions will be. I checked in with Adam Clark, Chief Meteorologist at the Northland's Newscenter, and he shared his race day forecast so you can be prepared for what we will see this weekend.
June 8, 2012 When I was a youngster, moisture in the air was described as "humidity". I quickly realized the thicker the air felt, the higher the humidity must be. I pretty much forgot about it for years until one day I heard the words dew point. I never really got the exact definition of dew point, so I asked Chief Meteorologist Adam Clark of the Northland's News Center to put it in layman's terms for me. Here is his response in both text and audio. Thanks Adam!
