Weather and Climate News

We have an updated forecast that focuses on the coming weekend. The current snow depth map is impressive for early December.
Freed from icy grip, Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge back on the upswing
Blizzard conditions that rocked Duluth over the weekend had left the city’s iconic bridge so heavily iced it was stuck in the down position. Officials on Thursday said the deicing efforts paid off and the bridge was operational again.
Orion: Ruler of Minnesota's winter skies
The most prominent winter constellation in the southern sky is clearly visible on cold crisp winter nights.
Growing chance for snow and subzero cold next week
The coldest air of winter so far blows into Minnesota next week. A shot of fresh snow paves the way Monday.
Duluth mayor apologizes for snow removal woes following storm
Days after a massive storm dumped nearly two feet of snow on the city, some residents still did not have plowed streets. Mayor Emily Larson said Wednesday that Duluth fell short in its efforts to clear the snow and vowed to do better.
Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge stuck following weekend blizzard
The port's ship canal was pounded by waves and heavy ice formed on the bridge, halting lift operations that let ships pass. Duluth officials haven't offered a timeline for when it will return to operation.