Latest Duluth Area Text Forecast Discussion product from NWS:
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FXUS63 KDLH 071134
AFDDLH
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
534 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Rapidly clearing skies and drier conditions are expected this
afternoon as high pressure begins to build into the area.
- Gale force winds and hazardous waves will develop on western
Lake Superior late this evening, especially along the North
Shore.
- Warmer weather arrives for Sunday as breezy southwest winds
push afternoon temperatures into the 50s.
- Clippers continue through the remainder of the forecast as
zonal flow brings a train of impulses across the Northland
next week.
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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 347 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
The cold front is finally moving through the forecast area
early this morning. Winds across the forecast area have become
northwest all across the area, and cooler and drier air is
moving in from the northwest. That cooler air has turned all of
our MN zones to snow, with some mixed precipitation still
ongoing over northwest WI. While most of the Winter Weather
Advisories has been allowed to expire, advisories remain in
effect until 6 AM for the North Shore and the I-35 corridor. By
6 AM, all the precipitation should have moved out of the MN
counties. While we are seeing some mixed precipitation in
northwest WI, it should be of short enough duration for it to
not be of significant impact. Drivers should remain cautious of
icy patches on bridges and overpasses during the early morning
hours.
As the low pressure system departs toward the east, skies will
clear from west to east. By this afternoon, the region will
enjoy mostly sunny conditions with high temperatures reaching
the lower 40s. Any lingering patchy fog or drizzle near Lake
Superior should dissipate as the northwest winds increase and
bring in the drier airmass.
Sunday will feature a dramatic change as the area enters a warm
sector ahead of the next approaching system. High temperatures
will climb well above seasonal normals, reaching the mid to
upper 50s. However, this warm-up will be accompanied by gusty
southwest winds, particularly over the waters of Lake Superior.
Early next week, the weather pattern becomes more active, with
a series of fast-moving systems moving through mostly zonal flow
aloft. This pattern will bring more seasonable temperatures and
intermittent chances for light snow to the area. There will be
a system passing through the broader region in the Monday night
through Tuesday time frame, bringing a period of snow to the
Northland. It appears snowfall accumulations should be on the
lighter side. We may have another fast moving clipper system
later in the week as well.
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.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 533 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
Still some lingering snow and wintry mix exiting the region this
morning. Behind this satellite shows and extensive LIFR stratus deck
stretching back all the way into the Northern Plains. Dry air is
expected to clean this up later today with a return to VFR
conditions in the afternoon. Overnight a quick moving clipper system
wil rush through the region and may provide some brief rain. This
clipper will bring both gusty winds at the surface and some low
level wind shear.
&&
.MARINE /FOR NEARSHORE WATERS OF WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR/...
Issued at 347 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
Northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots with some gusts up to 20
knots will continue this morning before shifting to the
southwest late this afternoon. Winds strengthen as a tight
pressure gradient sets up for tonight and Sunday. A Gale Warning
begins at 8 PM this evening for the North Shore north of
Taconite Harbor, where gusts up to 40 knots are expected. Waves
will build to 4 to 8 feet overnight. Small Craft Advisories are
in effect for the remainder of the nearshore waters through
Sunday. Winds diminish Sunday night, but are currently expected
to increase again on Monday.
For the open water discussion, refer to the NWS Marquette Area
Forecast Discussion at weather.gov/mqt.
&&
.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST early this morning for
MNZ020-021-037-038.
WI...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday for
LSZ140-141.
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST early this morning for
LSZ142.
Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 4 PM CST Sunday
for LSZ142>146-148-150.
&&
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DISCUSSION...LE
AVIATION...Britt
MARINE...LE
NWS DLH Office Area Forecast Discussion
