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Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

North Shore could receive more than 6 inches of snow

Breezy Friday winds
Breezy Friday winds
National Weather Service

A cold front moving across the state on Friday will bring breezy northwesterly winds. Temperatures will steadily drop behind the front throughout the afternoon, accompanied by strong gusts.

A winter storm watch will go into effect late Saturday night and last through Monday morning for the Northland.

Breezy with falling temperatures

Breezy northwesterly winds will persist through Friday and into Friday night with gusts exceeding 30 mph behind the cold front.

Wind speed and direction Friday 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Wind speed and direction Friday 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via College of DuPage weather lab

Temperatures will reach the upper 40s early Friday ahead of the cold front but will then drop into the low to mid-30s by evening. Behind the front, northern Minnesota has temperatures in the teens and 20s, accompanied by gusty northwest winds.

Temperatures Friday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Temperatures Friday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
NOAA, via College of DuPage weather lab

Little precipitation is expected due to the dry lower levels of the atmosphere. While radar is showing returns, nothing is reaching the ground except for a few sprinkles or light flakes.

Alberta clipper brings accumulating snow

Our next low-pressure system moving from Alberta, Canada, will bring rain and snow showers to the state this weekend, with snow accumulating in the northeast.

Winter storm watch goes into effect Saturday night through Monday morning with the potential for more than 6 inches of snow along the North Shore.

watch
Winter storm watch 10 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday
National Weather Service

The heaviest precipitation is expected late Saturday night and throughout the day on Sunday, with the highest snowfall totals likely to be north of U.S. Highway 2 and along the North Shore.

Forecast snowfall 7 a.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday
Forecast snowfall 7 a.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday
National Weather Service

The system is expected to clear out by Monday morning, moving off toward the Great Lakes region.

Northwesterly flow aloft will persist into next week, bringing near to above-normal temperatures in the 40s and 50s. While a few weak disturbances are possible, none are expected to bring measurable precipitation.

6-10 day precipitation outlook
Six to 10-day precipitation outlook
NOAA Climate Prediction Center
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