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Published December 14, 2008, 12:00 AM

Photo Gallery: Blizzard Conditions Hit Duluth

Wind, ice and snow descended on Duluth today as blizzard conditions enveloped the city.



  • The Walter J. McCarthy Jr. leaves the Duluth harbor Sunday morning as blizzard conditions descend upon Duluth. (Derek Montgomery / dmontgomery@duluthnews.com)
  • A snowman braves the windy conditions near the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth's Canal Park Sunday morning as blizzard conditions descended upon the city. (Derek Montgomery / dmontgomery@duluthnews.com)
  • The Walter J. McCarthy Jr. leaves the Duluth harbor Sunday morning as blizzard conditions descend upon Duluth. (Derek Montgomery / dmontgomery@duluthnews.com)
  • A large waves rushes over the wall near the South Breakwater Lighthouse and disturbs some seagulls Sunday morning as blizzard conditions descend upon Duluth. (Derek Montgomery / dmontgomery@duluthnews.com)
  • A large wave crashes on shore near the Lakewalk in Canal Park Sunday morning as blizzard conditions descend upon Duluth. (Derek Montgomery / News Tribune)
  • Robert Duerst (left) and Nick Korte (right) run toward the Aerial Lift Bridge Sunday morning as blizzard conditions descend upon Duluth. Duerst, 22, is from Boyceville while Korte, 21, is from Duluth. Both are seniors at UMD. (Derek Montgomery / News Tribune)
  • Rory Strange takes a momentary break while snow plowing his neighbor's sidewalk, during Sunday afternoon's blizzard on Park Point. Strange had already spent a couple hours outside snow blowing. "It's all the stuff that blows back and you," said Strange. "That's what makes it brutal." [Amanda Hansmeyer/News Tribune]
  • Dan O'Heron owner of Custom Cab withstood Sunday's blizzard in his tent on top of GAPWEST Broadcasting. He is raising money to give free rides for those that can't drive after leaving a bar. He will be staying on the roof until Christmas. [Amanda Hansmeyer/News Tribune]
  • Mary Vanderwerp (left) and Rick Ball, along with their dogs, Aldis and Zia, walk home after going to a nearby beach to experience Sunday's blizzard, on Park Point. [Amanda Hansmeyer/News Tribune]
  • University of Minnesota Duluth student Mike Burg (left) and his friend and University of Wisconsin-Superior student Josh Pearson watch unusually high waves hit the sides of the Duluth ship canal during a blizzard in Duluth Sunday afternoon. [Amanda Hansmeyer/News Tribune]
  • The Duluth Transportation Authority pulled their buses from operation at 1:30 p.m. Sunday due to the worsening conditions. [Derek Montgomery/News Tribune]
  • Patti DiCesare walks through downtown Duluth Sunday afternoon during a blizzard. DeCesare was in town to watch her daughter, Daniele DiCesare, play for the Princeton Tigers women's hockey team. The Tigers were in town to play the University of Minnesota Duluth. [Derek Montgomery/News Tribune]
  • Fritz Nothacker (left) and his wife Marlene Nothacker walk along the shore near Canal Park Sunday afternoon during a blizzard in Duluth. [Derek Montgomery/News Tribune]
  • An anchor along the Lakewalk in Canal Park is encrusted in ice Sunday afternoon during a blizzard in Duluth. High winds whipped up large waves that pushed water into the parking lot near the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Areas near the parking lots were under 18 inches of water and slush. [Derek Montgomery/News Tribune]