Minnesota – Steel-gray skies hang over Lake Superior as bitter air cuts across Duluth this morning. Breath crystallizes instantly. Exposed skin stings within minutes. Winter has tightened its grip, and relief will be slow to arrive.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, temperatures hovered near -6 degrees early this morning, with wind chills plunging to around -22. Northwest winds continue to drain heat fast, creating dangerous cold for anyone outdoors without protection.
Light snow may brush the city at times today, especially during the morning and again tonight. Accumulation looks minimal, but slick patches can develop quickly on untreated roads. Drivers along I-35 and Highway 53 should expect reduced traction, especially during early travel hours.
Conditions turn calmer Friday as skies brighten, but the cold does not ease much. Afternoon highs struggle to reach 10 degrees. Even brief errands require heavy layers, gloves, and face protection. Friday night dips back below zero, keeping frostbite risks elevated.
Saturday offers more sun, yet temperatures remain stubbornly cold. Highs near 19 will feel colder with lingering wind. Late Saturday night into Sunday, snow chances increase again as clouds thicken. Snowfall looks light for now, but visibility could drop during bursts.
Sunday brings slightly milder air, with highs climbing into the mid-20s. Winds shift and may gust at times, creating blowing snow near open stretches along the lakefront. Roads that briefly melt could refreeze quickly after sunset.
Looking ahead, cold remains locked in early next week before gradual moderation. Until then, limit outdoor exposure, keep vehicles winter-ready, and plan extra travel time.
How cold did it feel in your neighborhood today? Are roads slick where you are?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Duluth, MN
Today: Mostly cloudy, slight snow chance, high near 6
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near -9
Friday: Sunny and cold, high near 10
Saturday: Sunny, still bitter, high near 19
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with snow, high near 24
