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Minnesota city breaks record for snowiest winter

With 138.3 inches of snow, this season beat out the previous record holder – the winter of 1995-1996, which had 135.4 inches of snow.

By Angeli Gabriel Source FOX Weather

Duluth, Minnesota sets record for their snowiest season ever with over 138 inches of total snow

With 138.3 inches of snow, this season beat out the previous record holder – the winter of 1995-1996, which had 135.4 inches of snow.

DULUTH, Minn. – The winter of 2022-2023 is going down in the history books as the snowiest winter on record for Duluth, Minnesota.

With 138.3 inches of snow, this season beat out the previous record holder – the winter of 1995 to 1996, which had 135.4 inches of snow.

According to FOX Weather meteorologist Jane Minar, the 2023 snow total is the result of multiple storms over the winter rather than one large storm.

"It was just a nonstop weather pattern of snow," Minar said. She added that Duluth is currently 48.2 inches above its snowfall average.

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Snow falls on Duluth parking lot. April 20, 2023. (NWS Duluth)

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Between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. local time, 0.3" of snow and sleet fell. This brought the seasonal total to 135.4", officially tying the 1995-1996 season for the snowiest winter season on record at Duluth -- but more snow came along. April 20, 2023. (NWS Duluth)

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Photographer Becky Lange said she filmed this footage in Sandstone, southwest of Duluth, in December 2022. She said the heavy snow was breaking tree branches in her area. (Becky Lange via Storyful)

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The latest round of snow came from a weather system that brought severe storms to the Upper Midwest earlier this week.

Duluth is expected to receive even more snowfall as it is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory. Through early Saturday morning, Minar said, Duluth may receive an additional 1-3 inches of snow from the spring snowstorm.