Minnesota – Wind snaps flags straight out along Lake Superior as flurries streak sideways across Duluth this morning. The air feels sharp. Snow grains rattle against windshields, and exposed skin stings within minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph continue through the day. Spotty flurries develop during the morning and early afternoon, with temperatures holding near 29 to 30 degrees. Wind chills hover in the lower 20s, making it feel colder than the thermometer shows.
Travel impacts remain localized but real. Blowing snow may briefly reduce visibility along Skyline Parkway, Mesaba Avenue, and stretches of I-35 near the lake. Roads stay mostly dry, but sudden flurries can create slick patches on untreated surfaces. Drivers should expect crosswinds on bridges and elevated roadways.
Conditions improve steadily as the day fades. Winds ease tonight, skies stay mostly cloudy, and lows dip near 15 degrees. Wednesday brings a noticeable reset. Sunshine returns, winds relax, and highs rebound near 30. By Thursday, Duluth reaches the mid-30s under mostly sunny skies.
That warming trend continues into Valentine’s Day weekend. Friday climbs into the low 40s, well above February averages. Snowmelt becomes more noticeable during the afternoons, especially on south-facing roads and sidewalks. After sunset, refreezing could create icy patches, a classic mid-February hazard.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the Upper Midwest. Even with the Great Lakes still heavily ice-covered, the broader pattern supports a gradual thaw into early next week.
Bundle up today, secure loose objects, and plan extra time if driving. Feeling the wind where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota
- Today: Blustery with flurries, gusts to 30 mph, high near 29
- Wednesday: Sunny and calmer, high near 30
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 35
- Friday: Mostly sunny, spring tease, high near 41
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, continued thaw, high near 40
