The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
The winter of 2023-24 not only has been record warm but we’ve also see very low snowfall and snow cover. The lack of snow cover could lead to increased spring fire potential.
Lake Superior typically sees peak ice cover in early March. With the forecast looking much warmer than average for the next few weeks, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a significant increase in ice cover in our warmest winter on record.
Winds will increase Thursday in the wake of a cool front. Northwest winds will blow at 10-20 mph by afternoon. Friday will be briefly colder before warming back up this weekend.
Wednesday is again very mild with filtered sun through high clouds. Winds pick up behind a cool front Thursday with briefly cooler air Friday. Temperatures warm again this weekend.
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