NORTHLAND'S FAVORITE HITS » winter http://kool1017.com Fri, 17 May 2013 21:00:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Gusty Wind Pushes Ice Onto Shore and Into Houses on Mille Lacs Lake [VIDEOS] http://kool1017.com/gusty-wind-pushes-ice-onto-shore-and-into-houses-on-mille-lacs-lake-videos/ http://kool1017.com/gusty-wind-pushes-ice-onto-shore-and-into-houses-on-mille-lacs-lake-videos/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:40:44 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=165971 Cold and windy conditions and ice still covering many Minnesota lakes made fishing opener an uneventful day for many anglers. While ice hampered fishing plans, it also damaged buildings along the shore of Lake Mille Lacs.

]]> http://kool1017.com/gusty-wind-pushes-ice-onto-shore-and-into-houses-on-mille-lacs-lake-videos/feed/ 0 Youtube May Snowstorm Could Bring Significant Snow to Parts of the Twin Ports Region to Start May 2013 http://kool1017.com/may-snowstorm-could-bring-significant-snow-to-parts-of-the-twin-ports-region-to-start-may-2013/ http://kool1017.com/may-snowstorm-could-bring-significant-snow-to-parts-of-the-twin-ports-region-to-start-may-2013/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 13:51:10 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=162313 In giant curveball thrown following a few days of 60+ degree weather, significant snowfall is tracking into the region to start the month of May.

]]> http://kool1017.com/may-snowstorm-could-bring-significant-snow-to-parts-of-the-twin-ports-region-to-start-may-2013/feed/ 0 Potentially Heavy Snow and Thundersnow to Hit Twin Ports Monday Night and Tuesday Morning http://kool1017.com/potentially-heavy-snow-and-thundersnow-to-hit-twin-ports-monday-night-and-tuesday-morning/ http://kool1017.com/potentially-heavy-snow-and-thundersnow-to-hit-twin-ports-monday-night-and-tuesday-morning/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:39:25 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=158847 After breaking the April snowfall record by over 10 inches last week, it looks like we have the opportunity to see April 2013 down as an even bigger month in the category of snowfall with another major winter storm approaching the Duluth/Superior area.

]]> http://kool1017.com/potentially-heavy-snow-and-thundersnow-to-hit-twin-ports-monday-night-and-tuesday-morning/feed/ 0 Andy Manis, Getty Images How Much Snow Did We Get? See the Snowfall Totals For the April 18, 2013 Snow Storm [UPDATED] http://kool1017.com/how-much-snow-did-we-get-see-the-snowfall-totals-for-the-april-18-2013-snow-storm/ http://kool1017.com/how-much-snow-did-we-get-see-the-snowfall-totals-for-the-april-18-2013-snow-storm/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:45:06 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=158252 Before snow started to fall on Thursday, Duluth sat very near a record for the most snowfall in the month of April. After some places saw between one and two feet of snow, we find ourselves digging out after the third major April snowstorm in a row. So, did we break any records and how much did we get?

]]> http://kool1017.com/how-much-snow-did-we-get-see-the-snowfall-totals-for-the-april-18-2013-snow-storm/feed/ 0 What Looks Like the Last Winter Storm of April Could Bring Plenty of Slush, Ice, and Snow to the Northland http://kool1017.com/what-looks-like-the-last-winter-storm-of-april-could-bring-plenty-of-slush-ice-and-snow-to-the-northland/ http://kool1017.com/what-looks-like-the-last-winter-storm-of-april-could-bring-plenty-of-slush-ice-and-snow-to-the-northland/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:01 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=157367 Light snow continues in the latest of a series of late-season storms that has laid record-breaking snowfall amounts on the Twin Ports. Here's what to expect as this storm winds down today.

]]> http://kool1017.com/what-looks-like-the-last-winter-storm-of-april-could-bring-plenty-of-slush-ice-and-snow-to-the-northland/feed/ 0 Scott Olson, Getty Images Is This Winter Abnormal? On Average, When Does the Last Snow Fall in Duluth? http://kool1017.com/is-this-winter-abnormal-on-average-when-does-the-last-snow-fall-in-duluth/ http://kool1017.com/is-this-winter-abnormal-on-average-when-does-the-last-snow-fall-in-duluth/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:50:20 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=157477 This spring seems more like an extension of winter, with two major winter storms hitting in mid-April in the Twin Ports, and a third one on the way. How abnormal is it to see snow storms like this in the Duluth/ Superior area so late in the season?

]]> http://kool1017.com/is-this-winter-abnormal-on-average-when-does-the-last-snow-fall-in-duluth/feed/ 0 Another April Snow Storm Targeting the Duluth / Superior Area and Northland to Start Next Week http://kool1017.com/another-april-snow-storm-targeting-the-duluth-superior-area-and-northland-to-start-next-week/ http://kool1017.com/another-april-snow-storm-targeting-the-duluth-superior-area-and-northland-to-start-next-week/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:00:14 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=155606 If you haven't had enough of the late-season snow, there is another round heading toward the Twin Ports and Northland for the end of the weekend.

]]> http://kool1017.com/another-april-snow-storm-targeting-the-duluth-superior-area-and-northland-to-start-next-week/feed/ 0 Matthew Cavanaugh, Getty Images Late-Season Winter Storm Makes for a Messy Friday in the Duluth/Superior Region [UPDATED] http://kool1017.com/late-season-winter-storm-could-make-for-a-messy-thursday-in-the-duluthsuperior-region/ http://kool1017.com/late-season-winter-storm-could-make-for-a-messy-thursday-in-the-duluthsuperior-region/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:05 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=154623 A winter storm warning remains in effect for the Twin Ports region, and has been extended until 5 pm today (Friday)  for falling snow and blowing/drifting snow.

]]> http://kool1017.com/late-season-winter-storm-could-make-for-a-messy-thursday-in-the-duluthsuperior-region/feed/ 0 John Moore, Getty Images April 11 and 12 Snowfall Totals – Storm Report http://kool1017.com/april-11-and-12-snowfall-totals-storm-report/ http://kool1017.com/april-11-and-12-snowfall-totals-storm-report/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:50:25 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=155480 Snow is expected to continue to fall through the afternoon and evening, offering 1-4 additional inches of snow in the Twin Ports and on top of what we already have on the ground. So, how much snow has fallen around the Duluth / Superior region?

]]> http://kool1017.com/april-11-and-12-snowfall-totals-storm-report/feed/ 0 Winter Weather Advisory Issued for the Duluth / Superior Region as April Snow Storm Looks to Bring Several Inches of Snow http://kool1017.com/winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-the-duluth-superior-region-as-april-snow-storm-looks-to-bring-several-inches-of-snow/ http://kool1017.com/winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-the-duluth-superior-region-as-april-snow-storm-looks-to-bring-several-inches-of-snow/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:52:38 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=152973 With temperatures flirting with 50 then dropping below freezing, this spring has certainly been a weather roller coaster. In another one of the low points of the season, the Twin Ports is the target of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snow this weekend.

]]> http://kool1017.com/winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-the-duluth-superior-region-as-april-snow-storm-looks-to-bring-several-inches-of-snow/feed/ 0 First Storm of March Leads to a Winter Storm Warning for Most of Minnesota and Wisconsin including the Duluth / Superior Region http://kool1017.com/first-storm-of-march-leads-to-a-winter-storm-warning-for-most-of-minnesota-and-wisconsin-including-the-duluth-superior-region/ http://kool1017.com/first-storm-of-march-leads-to-a-winter-storm-warning-for-most-of-minnesota-and-wisconsin-including-the-duluth-superior-region/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:28:06 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=145257 While the worst of the first major snow storm of March 2013 will miss the Twin Ports region, we will still see plenty of snow and wind that could make driving messy Monday night and Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for

]]> http://kool1017.com/first-storm-of-march-leads-to-a-winter-storm-warning-for-most-of-minnesota-and-wisconsin-including-the-duluth-superior-region/feed/ 0 How Much Do You Pay A Snow Shoveler? http://kool1017.com/how-much-do-you-pay-a-snow-shoveler/ http://kool1017.com/how-much-do-you-pay-a-snow-shoveler/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:28:31 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=120383 Now that the Northland has made it through another snow event, I thought this might be a good time to pose the question:  How much do you pay a snow shoveler?

]]> http://kool1017.com/how-much-do-you-pay-a-snow-shoveler/feed/ 0 Source: Guatamnguitar via flickr How Much Did We Get? Snowfall Totals for the Greater Duluth / Superior Area http://kool1017.com/how-much-did-we-get-snowfall-totals-for-the-greater-duluth-superior-area/ http://kool1017.com/how-much-did-we-get-snowfall-totals-for-the-greater-duluth-superior-area/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:56:45 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=139182 When the snow arrived midday today, it came in full force. Heavy snowfall and strong wind made things messy, leading to area police departments issuing statements urging people to stay off the roads. Things were so bad, departments were actually pulling some squads off the roads.

]]> http://kool1017.com/how-much-did-we-get-snowfall-totals-for-the-greater-duluth-superior-area/feed/ 0 Youtube Heavy and Wet Snow Heading for the Duluth / Superior Region Prompts a Winter Storm Warning http://kool1017.com/heavy-and-wet-snow-heading-for-the-duluth-superior-region-prompts-a-winter-storm-warning/ http://kool1017.com/heavy-and-wet-snow-heading-for-the-duluth-superior-region-prompts-a-winter-storm-warning/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:30:01 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=138769 As the previously-issued winter storm watch mentioned, a significant snowstorm will be hitting a large portion of Minnesota and Wisconsin through the second half of the weekend and into Monday.

]]> http://kool1017.com/heavy-and-wet-snow-heading-for-the-duluth-superior-region-prompts-a-winter-storm-warning/feed/ 0 Andy Manis, Getty Images Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring http://kool1017.com/punxsutawney-phil-does-not-see-shadow-predicts-early-spring-2/ http://kool1017.com/punxsutawney-phil-does-not-see-shadow-predicts-early-spring-2/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:20:38 +0000 Staff Writer http://mix108.com/?p=136076 Spring will arrive early this year, according to America's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.

]]> http://kool1017.com/punxsutawney-phil-does-not-see-shadow-predicts-early-spring-2/feed/ 0 Duluth Welcomes Last Ship Of The Season; The John G Munson To Winter In The Port of Duluth-Superior http://kool1017.com/duluth-welcomes-last-ship-of-the-season-the-john-g-munson-to-winter-in-the-port-of-duluth-superior/ http://kool1017.com/duluth-welcomes-last-ship-of-the-season-the-john-g-munson-to-winter-in-the-port-of-duluth-superior/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:39:42 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=115813 And you thought the cold temperatures and snow meant winter;  One of the Twin Ports SURE signs that we're in the winter season arrives in town today - as the John G Munson slowly slides into the Port of Duluth-Superior - marking the last arriving ship of the season.

]]> http://kool1017.com/duluth-welcomes-last-ship-of-the-season-the-john-g-munson-to-winter-in-the-port-of-duluth-superior/feed/ 0 Source: Naked Fauxtographer via flickr How To Prevent Heating Fires http://kool1017.com/how-to-prevent-heating-fires/ http://kool1017.com/how-to-prevent-heating-fires/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:47:49 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=115731 Winter's sub-zero temperatures bring the Northland into what's often referred to as the "home heating fire season".  Accidents can sometimes happen and with people looking for ways to keep their home warm, they unfortunately sometimes take shortcuts when it comes to basic fire safety.

]]> http://kool1017.com/how-to-prevent-heating-fires/feed/ 0 Source: Rolftosh via flickr Snow Heading to the Northland Leads to Winter Storm Watch Issued for Parts of the Greater Duluth / Superior Region http://kool1017.com/snow-heading-to-the-northland-leads-to-winter-storm-watch-issued-for-parts-of-the-greater-duluth-superior-region/ http://kool1017.com/snow-heading-to-the-northland-leads-to-winter-storm-watch-issued-for-parts-of-the-greater-duluth-superior-region/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:32:52 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=131692 The frigidly cold arctic air the Twin Ports experienced this week is on its way out; and with the transition to warmer temperatures, significant snow is following.

]]> http://kool1017.com/snow-heading-to-the-northland-leads-to-winter-storm-watch-issued-for-parts-of-the-greater-duluth-superior-region/feed/ 0 Youtube What Was The Worst Winter In The Twin Ports? http://kool1017.com/what-was-the-worst-winter-in-the-twin-ports/ http://kool1017.com/what-was-the-worst-winter-in-the-twin-ports/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:35:32 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=115509 As we start to slowly crawl our way out of an extended cold snap, everyone in the Twin Ports is talking about whether or not the Winter of 2012-2013 will go down as one of the worst we've seen in a while.

]]> http://kool1017.com/what-was-the-worst-winter-in-the-twin-ports/feed/ 0 Source: Yadem-Hayseed via flickr MnDOT Urges Motorists To Drive With More Care In The Colder Temperatures http://kool1017.com/mndot-urges-motorists-to-drive-with-more-care-in-the-colder-temperatures/ http://kool1017.com/mndot-urges-motorists-to-drive-with-more-care-in-the-colder-temperatures/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:32:01 +0000 Chris Allen http://kool1017.com/?p=115406 With the weather getting into the below zero range on a consistent basis, there are some good tips to remember from MNdot. The most important, give yourself plenty of time and drive slower.

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