Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 1226 AM CST Wed Nov 26 2025

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Duluth, MN Local Forecast Office

28NM NE Ashland WI

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

North gales to 35 knots with gales to around 45 knots becoming northwest up to 30 knots with gales to around 40 knots late in the afternoon. Blowing snow in the morning. Snow in the morning, then snow likely early in the afternoon. Chance of snow late in the afternoon. Waves 10 to 15 feet subsiding to 7 to 12 feet late in the afternoon. Waves occasionally to 20 feet.

Tonight

Northwest wind up to 30 knots. Gales up to 40 knots decreasing to 30 knots. Chance of snow in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Waves 8 to 11 feet subsiding to 6 to 9 feet after midnight. Waves occasionally to 14 feet.

Thursday

Northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Slight chance of snow. Waves 4 to 7 feet. Waves occasionally to 10 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.

Thursday Night

Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots after midnight. Slight chance of snow. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally to 7 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.