First Snowflakes Of The Season Forecast For Northern Minnesota

Let's rip the band-aid, shall we? We all wait anxiously to see when the first snow is going to hit in the Northland and now the anticipation can rest: we have our first snowflakes in the forecast.

It makes sense - it is near the end of October after all and it has been pretty warm for the most part this month. However, it looks like those warmer temperatures are a thing of the past for now.

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If you follow along with the Farmers' Almanac, you may have seen that they recently shared we won't see our typical Thanksgiving week snowstorm. I am thankful for that prediction if it comes true.

Despite that, it looks like we won't be able to hold off winter any longer in the Northland. Here's when and where we can expect our first flakes of the season in our neck of the woods.

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National Weather Service of Duluth Shares Forecast For The Week - With Snow!

Don't panic! In an update put out by the National Weather Service of Duluth on Monday (October 26th), the dreaded 's' word officially made it into the forecast. According to their forecast, we could see 'slushy snowflakes' mixed in with rain on Tuesday morning.

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These flakes will fall on the Iron Range - so start preparing! The good news is that it won't stick so there will be very little snow accumulation if any at all. That can help ease the blow of our first snowfall a bit.

A few snowflakes mixing in with the rain is a good way to ease our way into winter so I won't be too upset about this. Plus, I feel like it is always snowing around here on Halloween. Of course, it could always be worse.

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As of now, that is the only taste of winter we have in the forecast. With temperatures slowly getting colder and November right around the corner, it's only a matter of time. I hope you have your shovel ready!