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Chief Meteorologist at KQDS-TV (Fox 21) covering the Northland, weather fanatic, former radio journalist, Wisconsin born and raised
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Remember: Blizzard conditions mean that a combination of snow and wind gusts of at least 35 miles per hour will bring visibility to less than 1/4 mile.

If this is consistently occurring for 3 or more hours, then you have a blizzard.

Blizzard conditions make travel dangerous.
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Big weather changes are in store today.

This AM: Dense fog over southern Wisconsin.

This PM - Thanksgiving: A windy winter storm will bring heavy snow to northern Wisconsin.

Widespread 12”+ totals and blizzard conditions possible. Parts of Ashland and Iron Counties could see 20-30” of snow!
Weather map showing all of the warnings and advisories across Wisconsin the morning of November 25. A major winter storm will bring widespread 8-18” snowfall across northern Wisconsin.
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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For those wondering what the impact the Northland will see from the first major winter storm of the season, I have you covered!

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Weather SMART: First Snow Storm of 25/26 Season for Northland
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November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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After a warm overnight as clouds increase, a storm system will bring winter conditions through the Northland Tuesday and Wednesday. The worst of the snowfall and winds will come Tuesday evening and overnight.

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Monday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/24/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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LATEST ON UPCOMING WINTER STORM SYSTEM:

The Northland remains on track to seeing its first widespread winter weather event of the season Tuesday and Wednesday.

The worst conditions will be passing through Tuesday evening & overnight. The most snowfall will be along the South Shore.
These are the winter weather alerts in effect for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and Wednesday, November 26, 2025, as of 4:30 p.m. Monday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Aitkin, Ashland, Bayfield, Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Iron, Itasca, Lake, Pine, and St. Louis counties. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Burnett, Koochiching, Sawyer, and Washburn counties. Gogebic and Ontonagon counties will likely be upgraded from a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning at some point before Tuesday afternoon. When all the snow has fallen over the next three days, the highest snowfall totals will be along the South Shore snowbelt and Upper Peninsula regions with 18+ inches likely. The rest of the South Shore, particularly the Bayfield Peninsula, will see 12 to 18 inches. The Arrowhead, Twin Ports, and parts of northwest Wisconsin next to the South Shore will see 6 to 12 inches, with points next to Lake Superior seeing the lower end of these forecast totals. The Iron Range, I-35 Corridor, and southern portions of northwest Wisconsin will see 4 to 8 inches, with the Rainy River Basin seeing 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. What will begin as a mix of rain and snow showers Tuesday morning across the Northland will change over to all snow by Tuesday evening as temperatures cool from the 30s to the 20s. The worst of the winter conditions for the Northland will be Tuesday evening and overnight. This is when winds will be strong coming off Lake Superior and snowfall rates will be at their highest intensity. Some spots could see over 1" of snowfall per hour. Wind speeds will be increasing coming off Lake Superior from the east Tuesday morning, then shifting to the northeast by Tuesday evening. Gusts over 30 mph are likely from the north Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. They will be slowly decreasing in strength Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night as snow showers move out of the region from west to east. These wind directions will allow lake effect snow showers to form along the South Shore, which will persist through Wednesday and Thursday morning in spots.
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Happy Monday afternoon from the Northland!

It is another very warm late fall day for the region, thanks to plenty of sunshine and light winds.

Get out and enjoy it while you can. Winter weather returns and settles in starting Tuesday.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 1:30 p.m. on November 24, 2025, shows mostly clear skies across the region with no precipitation in the area. Some clouds are moving into the southern half of the region, with the thickest in Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn counties. Temperatures in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 24, 2025, range from 45 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit. These readings are 10 to 20 degrees above average for this time of the calendar year. When compared to 24 hours earlier, temperature readings in the Northland around 1:30 p.m. on November 24, 2025 are warmer, ranging from 2 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 24, 2025, range from calm to 8 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the south.
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Enjoy the dry and mild conditions across the Northland Sunday night and Monday with lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s and low 50s. Clouds will be slowly increasing in preparation for a winter-like storm system.

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Sunday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/23/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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WHO'S READY FOR SNOW?

The Northland will see its first widespread winter storm of the season Tuesday and Wednesday.

What begins as a mix of rain and snow showers will become all snow as temperatures cool and winds become quite breezy from the north.
As the storm system pushes into the Northland Tuesday morning, the area will see a mix of shower types. Northwest Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula will see mostly rain showers, with northeast Minnesota seeing mainly snow showers. As temperatures cool and winds increasing in strength from the northeast and north, the precipitation type will change to all snow by Tuesday evening. Snow showers will then persist throughout the region Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lake effect snow showers along the South Shore will continue through Wednesday night and Thursday. My initial snowfall forecast for the Northland for this upcoming storm system has the South Shore snowbelt region seeing the highest totals at 8 to 12+ inches. The rest of the South Shore, Twin Ports, and Arrowhead regions will see 4 to 8 inches, with 2 to 4 inches likely in the Iron Range and Rainy River Basin regions. The interior portion of northwest Wisconsin will have the greatest chance for uncertain snowfall totals, due to how long precipitation stays as rain Tuesday. If it rains through Tuesday evening, they will see 2 to 3 inches of snowfall by Thanksgiving. If it changes to snow by Tuesday afternoon, they will see 4 to 6 inches. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and Wednesday, November 26, 2025, for Aitkin, Ashland, Bayfield, Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Iron, Itasca, Lake, Koochiching, and St. Louis counties. This area will see snowfall totals ranging from a couple inches in the Iron Range and Rainy River Basin to over 12 inches along the South Shore snowbelt region east of Ashland.
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Happy Sunday afternoon from the Northland!

For most of us, it is another seasonally mild late fall day with plenty of clouds and light winds.

I would enjoy these relatively calm conditions. It will be getting more active this week...
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 1:45 p.m. on November 23, 2025, shows a few breaks in the cloud cover in the Arrowhead, Upper Peninsula, I-35 Corridor, and Rainy River Basin regions. The rest of the region is under cloud cover with no precipitation across the area. Temperatures in the Northland just after 1:30 p.m. on November 23, 2025, range from 37 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest temperatures are in the I-35 Corridor region. When compared to 24 hours earlier, temperatures in the Northland at 1:30 p.m. on November 23, 2025, are mostly cooler. They range from 7 degrees warmer to 8 degrees cooler. Temperature readings are measured in degrees Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 1:30 p.m. on November 23, 2025, range from calm to 9 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the south and southwest.
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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A storm system will move out of the Northland tonight, leading to plenty of sunshine across the region Friday. Winds will slowly calm throughout the day, which will keep highs close to seasonal for late fall.

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Thursday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/20/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Happy Thursday afternoon from the Northland!

It is a cloudy and at times damp day for the region, but a cold front is passing through.

This will help clear away the clouds and showers, but a west wind will start to cool us down.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 1:25 p.m. on November 20, 2025, shows a line of lights showers exiting the Twin Ports region and ready to come on shore along the western half of the South Shore region. It is moving to the southeast and showing signs of some weakening. The rest of the area is cloudy, but some clearing skies are starting to enter Koochiching County. Temperatures in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 20, 2025, range from 35 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit. The 30s are in Minnesota, with 40s in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. The temperatures in the Northland at 1 p.m. on November 20, 2025, are warmer than Wednesday at this same time. They range from even to 8 degrees warmer Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 20, 2025 range from 6 to 15 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the west and northwest.
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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8 P.M. RADAR UPDATE:

The showers across the Northland are becoming more widely scattered late this evening.

The heaviest rainfall, with a few snowflakes mixed in, is in the Arrowhead region.
The radar over the Northland at 8 p.m. on November 19, 2025, shows widely scattered showers across the region. The heaviest and highest concentration for showers are in the Arrowhead region, with scattered showers over the Upper Peninsula. The showers are moving from west to east.
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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The chances for scattered light showers continues across the Northland tonight and Thursday morning, along with some fog in spots. Winds become breezy from the west Thursday with highs back in the 40s.

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Wednesday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/19/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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4 P.M. RADAR UPDATE:

The showers passing through the Northland continue to focus on locations north of Highway 2.

Most of it is rain, but some snowflakes could be mixing in at times in the Arrowhead region.
The radar over the Northland at 4 p.m. on November 19, 2025, shows scattered rain showers moving through the northern half of the region, with just a few radar returns popping up along and south of Highway 2 along the South Shore region. Some snowflakes may be mixing in with the rain in the Arrowhead region. The precipitation is moving to the east/northeast.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Happy Wednesday afternoon from the Northland!

We finally have some precipitation passing through the region today. Most of it is rain, but some snowflakes are possible in the Arrowhead and Boundary Waters regions.

Otherwise, it is a cloudy and cool day with a bit of breeze.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 1:30 p.m. on November 19, 2025, shows a scattering of showers over northeast Minnesota, with most of them north of Highway 2. The rest of the region is under cloudy skies, with precipitation moving from west to east, with a slight northeast tilt. Most of it is rain showers, but some snowflakes are possible in the Boundary Waters and Arrowhead regions. Temperatures in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 19, 2025, range from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. When compared to 24 hours earlier, temperatures in the Northland as of 1:30 p.m. on November 19, 2025, are cooler. They range from no change to 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 19, 2025, range from 3 to 14 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the southwest and south.
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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A storm system from the Canadian Prairies will bring scattered light rain showers to the Northland by Wednesday afternoon. Winds become a bit breezy with temperatures staying seasonal.

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Tuesday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/18/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Happy Tuesday afternoon from the Northland!

It's another sunny, seasonal, and calm day for the region thanks to a high-pressure system above us.

We will see a slight pattern change the next few days with shower chances.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 2:30 p.m. on November 18, 2025, shows clear skies for nearly all locations. A few high level clouds are starting to move into Koochiching County from the west. Temperatures in the Northland just after 2 p.m. on November 18, 2025, range from 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. When compared to 2:30 p.m. on November 17, 2025, temperatures in the Northland are slightly warmer than 24 hours ago, ranging from 2 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 2 p.m. on November 18, 2025, range from calm to 8 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the east and southeast.
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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A high-pressure system will keep the Northland dry tonight and Tuesday with not many clouds in the sky. Winds remain light with temperatures staying seasonal for mid-November.

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Monday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/17/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Happy Monday afternoon from the Northland!

It is another sunny day for the region, but clouds are slowly increasing from the south. It will remain dry.

Temperatures are where they should be for mid-November, with light winds helping to keep the chill away.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 1:30 p.m. on November 17, 2025, shows a few clouds moving into the southern portions of the I-35 corridor. The rest of the region has clear to mostly clear skies with no precipitation being observed. Temperatures in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 17, 2025, range from 34 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. When compared to 1:30 p.m. on November 16, 2025, temperatures in the Northland are just a bit cooler than 24 hours earlier, ranging from 1-degrees warmer to 6-degrees cooler. The thermometer readings are in Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 17, 2025, range from calm to 12 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the north and northwest.
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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The dry and seasonal late fall conditions will continue in the Northland tonight and Monday with not many clouds expected. We will see winds remain very light with temperatures in the 30s for highs.

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Sunday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/16/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Happy Sunday afternoon from the Northland!

If you don't mind the wind, you shouldn't have any problems with the weather this past weekend.

It is cooling back to late fall seasonal temperatures.

Overall, nothing to really complain about.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 2:30 p.m. on November 16, 2025, shows clear skies and no precipitation across the region. Temperatures in the Northland just after 2 p.m. on November 16, 2025, range from 34 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Compared to 2:30 p.m. on November 16, 2025, temperatures in the Northland are cooler than what they were 24 hours ago, ranging from 3 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 2 p.m. on November 16, 2025, range from 5 to 16 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the northwest and west.
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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ELEVATED TO NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF EAST-CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN for Pine [MN] and Burnett, Sawyer, Washburn [WI] till 9:00 AM CST Link
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November 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The Northland will remain mostly clear of cloud cover tonight, keeping a chance for the Northern Lights to be seen. Friday will be a very warm day with highs in the 50s and low 60s, nearing records for the day.

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Thursday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/13/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Happy Thursday afternoon from the Northland!

It remains warm for November in the region, and the lighter winds and sunny skies are helping to keep it that way.

No big changes in these conditions through Friday.
The satellite and radar over the Northland at 1:30 p.m. on November 13, 2025, shows some light cloud cover passing through parts of the region. Overall, it is a sunny and dry day for the area. Temperatures in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 13, 2025, range from 46 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. When compared to 1 p.m. on November 12, 2025, temperatures in the Northland are warmer than this time 24 hours ago. That ranged from 3 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind speeds in the Northland just after 1 p.m. on November 13, 2025, range from calm to 13 mph. Wind direction is primarily from the south, southwest, and west.
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Not the best look due to the other lights, but the Northern Lights are out again across the Northland!

At least I can see them at the station through my phone camera's night vision setting.

It is best to be away from artificial lights to see them with the naked eye.
A view of the Northern Lights just after 8:30 p.m. on November 12, 2025 outside the Fox 21 station building in Duluth, Minnesota. It is not the best view, but the green and purples are visible using the night vision setting on my phone camera.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Enjoy another view of the Northern Lights over the Northland tonight as skies remain clear. The sunshine will persist Thursday as winds become calm with temperatures remaining mild with 40s and low 50s for highs.

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Wednesday Evening Northland Forecast: 11/12/2025 - Fox21Online
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November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM