Crow Wing County

ALT Graphic from NWS Duluth titled "Air Quality Alerts for the Northland," dated July 14, 2026, at 1:55 PM. The image contains text on the left and a color-coded map on the right. The text states Air Quality Alerts have been issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources due to wildfire smoke from northeast Minnesota and Ontario. Air quality will be Hazardous to Very Unhealthy. Advice includes avoiding outdoor physical activity; sensitive groups should stay indoors. Smoke will linger through most of the work week. Links are provided: https://www.pca.state.mn.us (MN) and airquality.wi.gov (WI). The map shows the MN alert is valid until Friday, Jul 17 at 11 AM CDT, and the WI alert is valid until Thursday, Jul 16 at 12 PM CDT. The map uses dark red for Hazardous, purple for Very Unhealthy, and red for Unhealthy conditions.

ALT Two images show the forecasted maximum temperature for today and Tuesday across the Northland. Today temperatures range from 93 to 101. On Tuesday they are 92 to 98.

ALT A table on the right shows maximum wind gusts and minimum relative humidities for select cities across the Northland. The lowest RH and highest winds are expected over north-central and northeast Minnesota with minimum RH of 20-30% and southwest wind gusts of 25-30mph.

ALT A National Weather Service graphic titled "Warm and Humid Conditions Today" dated 5:31 AM CDT July 2, 2026. A subtitle notes a Heat Advisory for portions of central MN to NW WI. Text states temperatures are on the warm portion of the normal range for early July, and a Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon. A red box advises: "Take appropriate precautions including drinking plenty of water. Short breaks while working outside can also reduce heat stress on the body." A map highlights the Heat Advisory area in orange, covering Brainerd, Aitkin, Moose Lake, Hinckley, Siren, Solon Springs, Hayward, Phillips, Ashland, and Hurley. A forecast table shows maximum temperatures and HeatRisk for Thursday, July 2 through Thursday, July 9. Today features highs in the mid-80s to 90 degrees with a Level 2 (Moderate) HeatRisk for most areas. Temperatures cool into the 70s and lower 80s Friday through Sunday, dropping HeatRisks to Levels 0 and 1, before warming into the mid to upper 80s next week.

ALT A weather information graphic from the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN titled "Near-Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today" depicting a map with afternoon minimum relative humidity. Some of the sites displayed include International Falls, MN at 23% RH, Big Falls, MN at 21% RH, Walker, MN with 27% RH, Duluth with 31% RH, and Hayward with 29% RH. Details: Hot and dry conditions are forecast today over much of the Northland. Afternoon RH values will be in the 20-35% range. Portions of northeast Minnesota from the Brainerd Lakes to the Canadian border will see RH values of 20-25%. In those conditions fires may spread easily this afternoon and early evening. Published 4:23 AM CDT Friday, May 29, 2026.

ALT A National Weather Service chart titled "Critical Fire Weather Periods" for Northern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Text on the left states: "Fire Weather Watch Friday. Friday will be the most volatile fire weather period. Thursday and Saturday may also be windy and dry too. RH recovery of no better than 50% Friday night for NW Wisconsin may may conditions worse Saturday." A detailed table shows Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM has the most widespread critical fire conditions, marked in red for low humidity and high winds. Saturday afternoon also shows a few critical areas.

ALT Red flag warning in effect for most of central into northeast Minnesota on Saturday.

ALT Snow depth map showing large snow free areas in central and into northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

ALT Saturday Minimum Relative Humidity of 18% to 23% with Southwest Wind Gusts of 30 to 40 mph for northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

ALT Saturday Minimum Relative Humidity of 18% to 23% with Southwest Wind Gusts of 30 to 40 mph for northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

ALT There is a chart on the right with pictures that show tips for dressing in cold versus extreme cold. For extreme cold, dress in 3+ layers, gloves, 2+ layers of pants, warm hat, face mask, outer layer to keep out wind, and waterproof boots.

ALT A two-panel weather graphic showing ranges of expected snowfall amounts (on the left) and probabilities for select cities across the Northland for the system tonight into Thursday. The left graphic shows expected ranges of snowfall accumulation from tonight through mid day Thursday. The right graphic shows probabilities of 6 inches of snow or greater, with 60-80% probabilities along and north of the Iron Range and >80% chance in Iron County, Wisconsin. Snow amounts are still likely to change, but most of the Northland should see accumulating snow.

ALT A table of maximum 3-hour wind gusts and a map of highest wind gusts across NE MN and NW WI. Winds turn northwesterly this morning, then northerly later today. Wind speeds will increase as colder air moves into the region, with gusts in the 35 to 45 mph range for portions of central Minnesota. The gusty winds are forecast to subside this evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect for until 6 PM for portions of central Minnesota including Brainerd, Aitkin, and Hinckley. Published Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM CDT.

ALT Air quality alerts have been issued for Northern Minnesota and portions of Wisconsin, valid until 11 PM CDT on Friday, July 25, 2025. Northern Minnesota is under an "Orange" alert, signifying "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups," while far northwestern Wisconsin is under a more severe "Red" alert, indicating "Unhealthy for All." This means air quality is poor across these regions, posing potential health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals in Minnesota and for everyone in the specified areas of Wisconsin. For more information, check out the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Minnesota and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources air quality observations and forecasts.

ALT National Weather Service Duluth, MN graphic titled 'Critical Fire Weather Expected,' dated May 12, 2025, 5:16 AM. Main message: Hot, dry, and windy conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Key Messages: Hot, dry, windy pattern through midweek. Critical Fire Weather Conditions Monday, Critical and Near-Critical Conditions Tuesday. Monday: Red Flag Warning for NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. Cold Water and Recreation Safety: Lake temperatures are very cold; use life jackets on water. Preparedness Actions: Follow burn restrictions from MN and WI DNR. Monitor forecasts for watches, warnings, statements. A map on the right shows the Red Flag Warning area for Monday, May 12, covering most of Northeastern Minnesota (including International Falls, Ely, Grand Marais, Virginia, Duluth) and Northwestern Wisconsin (including Ashland, Hayward, Superior area). The affected region is shaded in pink.

ALT A map of the Northland with select cities listed shows forecast minimum relative humidities today. Near critical fire weather conditions are expected to build in coverage across northeast Minnesota today from late morning to mid-evening. Very low relative humidity values are forecast in the 17-25% range , with southeast winds gusting up to 15 to 20 mph.