Sabrina Ullman

1 week ago | wdio.com | Sabrina Ullman

There have been a few showers today, mostly near the international border. Rain will become widespread late tonight, with some snow mixing in by morning. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. Winds will pick up speed, reaching gusts as high as 40 mph on Monday. Temperatures will be consistent all day with highs near 40 degrees. Rain and snow are likely on and off throughout the day, especially in the afternoon. Most of the area will have little or no snow accumulation.

2 weeks ago | wdio.com | Sabrina Ullman

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) are located roughly 36,000 km above the earth, directly over the equator. These satellites revolve at the same speed and direction as the Earth, capturing many images of the same locations each day. Satellites are remote sensors that help meteorologists track the movement of weather systems and determine cloud types and other key features needed for forecasting. This year marks 50 years since the launch of the first GOES satellite.

2 weeks ago | wdio.com | Sabrina Ullman

Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is starting a pilot program in Duluth that will help shape future transportation policies. With the help of Vibrant Streets Duluth, the local BikeMN chapter, five businesses will receive e-bikes for their employees to use for seven months. “It’s really energized people about biking who wouldn’t be interested otherwise because it’s really about access, right?

2 weeks ago | wdio.com | Sabrina Ullman

The National Weather Service-Duluth will now have a meteorologist work at St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center Monday through Friday. The National Weather Service in Duluth and the St. Louis County Emergency Management division have worked closely together for years, and a new arrangement will make their collaboration easier for both parties.

2 weeks ago | wdio.com | Sabrina Ullman

On Sunday at 2:48 pm, the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Hudson Police Department responded to a car vs motorcycle crash with injuries. The crash occurred at I-94 westbound at mile marker 1 in St. Croix County near Hudson. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the preliminary investigation indicates the car was in the right lane and attempted to overtake traffic by using the right shoulder. The car struck a guardrail, causing it to veer back to the right land where it collided with a motorcycle.