Station Name: Babbitt 5ESE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,522 feet

Nearest Address:
Mining Road
Babbitt, MN 55706
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6661, -91.8589

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 4:10PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 45 to near 60 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:48PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:48 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

Scattered strong snow showers developed this afternoon and will persist into this evening. Expect changing visibility and road conditions in snow showers. Visibility will drop to 1/2 to 1/4 mile or less in the heavy snow showers over the span of minutes. Snow will quickly accumulate on roads during the heavy snow showers making driving conditions slippery. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads and changing visibility. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.