Excellent Snow-Making Conditions on the Way (natural snowfall too along Canadian border)

Temperatures will be up and down quite a bit this week, but gradually, we will be getting into a much colder pattern. Expect slightly below average temperatures by midweek then warmer temperatures again for a brief time this coming weekend (Dec. 5). Arctic air will pour into the region next week (Dec 6-10) with low temperatures in the subzero range and highs no warmer than the teens above zero. This will make for excellent snow-making conditions.

There is a chance of natural snowfall as well-- mostly north of Grand Rapids. A system will pass just north of Highway 2 on Tuesday with several inches of snow possible along the Canadian border. If the storm were to track a little farther south, accumulation would be possible along Highway 2 as well. Another system will pass through on Saturday (12/1 update: nevermind about Saturday-- looks dry now).

12/1 Snow Forecast Update: 6" in International Falls, 2-3" BigFork and Effie, 0.1-0.5" Grand Rapids and Bemidji, 0" in Brainerd. Other than light snow showers later in the week, this will probably be our only chance of significant snow for the next 7-10 days at least.