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Weekend weather: 40s return; breezy Saturday afternoon

Weekend weather: 40s return; breezy Saturday afternoon

Above-normal temps return Saturday afternoon and linger through Sunday. We have your weekend weather outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Record low winter snow cover may boost spring fire danger

Record low winter snow cover may boost spring fire danger

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. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Where's the ice? Historic low Superior and Great Lakes ice cover

Where's the ice? Historic low Superior and Great Lakes ice cover

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.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend weather: Warm temps, breezy Saturday

Weekend weather: Warm temps, breezy Saturday

This weekend looks dry, with above-normal high temperatures. The strongest winds will be on Saturday.
by Ron Trenda

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Breezy Thursday, briefly cooler Friday before warming dramatically

Breezy Thursday, briefly cooler Friday before warming dramatically

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. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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