Minnesota wakes up locked in a February chill, and Duluth sits at 25°F under mostly cloudy skies. The air feels sharp against your face, and wind chills hover near 16°F along the Lake Superior shoreline. Roads remain dry for now, but late-night fog could create slick patches by early Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, sunshine breaks out today with highs near 41°F and light west winds around 5 mph. Temperatures fall to 22°F tonight, and patchy freezing fog may develop after 3 a.m. That could briefly reduce visibility and leave thin icy spots on untreated roads and bridges.
Saturday turns mostly sunny after early fog, with highs near 40°F. Sunday brings another bright day and highs around 40°F before clouds increase Sunday night.
Washington’s Birthday looks sunny and slightly milder, with highs reaching 44°F. The quiet stretch does not last. By Tuesday, a system approaches with a chance of rain and snow during the afternoon as highs reach 36°F. Breezy east winds increase to 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Tuesday night could bring accumulating snow, possibly mixed with rain, as winds gust to 40 mph along I-35 and U.S. 53.
This is prime freeze-thaw season in northern Minnesota. Melted snow during the day can refreeze quickly after sunset, creating hidden icy patches.
The 6–10 day outlook favors near to slightly above normal temperatures, but additional snow chances remain in the pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota:
Today: Sunny, high 41°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 40°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 40°F.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Sunny, high 44°F.
Tuesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 36°F.
