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.
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.
Spring will arrive early this year, according to America's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.
January 25, 2013 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.
January 24, 2013 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.
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.
January 24, 2013 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.
January 24, 2013 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.
January 22, 2013 The recent cold snap begs the question: "what was the coldest temperature ever recorded in Duluth, Minnesota"?
The first true arctic blast of the year is here, and it has air temperatures dropping well below zero with dangerous wind chills expected through late this week.
January 17, 2013 Come celebrate the School Semester Break Day fun at the Heritage Sports Center, Friday January 18th. It's an Open Skate session - from 2 til 4 PM.
January 17, 2013 We are in that part of the year where it gets cold. When you are traveling, you never know how the cold weather will act on your car. So, you should always be ready.
