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Duluth, MN Weather Oct. 14-18: Windy Friday, Warmer Weekend
Duluth, MN – Residents across northern Minnesota and the surrounding Northland are facing a chilly and windy stretch October 14 17, with overnight temperatures potentially dropping into the lower 20s
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-14T00:25:02.043Z
Duluth, MN – Residents across northern Minnesota and the surrounding Northland are facing a chilly and windy stretch October 14 17, with overnight temperatures potentially dropping into the lower 20s before a significant warmup brings highs approaching 70 degrees Sunday, October 18.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, near to below normal temperatures will continue through the remainder of the workweek, accompanied by returning rain chances Thursday and strong, gusty southwest winds Friday into Saturday.
Wednesday and Thursday Bring Cool Temperatures
Wednesday, October 14, will feature partly cloudy skies, with afternoon highs ranging from 52 to 59 degrees.
Overnight lows could fall between 27 and 36 degrees, allowing temperatures to dip below freezing in colder locations.
Thursday brings increasing clouds and a chance of rain showers, with highs between 50 and 59 degrees and overnight lows ranging from 28 to 42.
Friday Turns Colder and Windier
Friday, October 16, is expected to bring some of the week's chilliest conditions.
High temperatures will range from 44 to 55 degrees, while overnight lows could fall between 23 and 28 degrees.
Morning showers should gradually taper off, but windy conditions will persist.
Weekend Warmup Arrives
Saturday, October 17, brings mostly sunny skies and gusty southwest winds, with temperatures recovering into the 53 to 60 degree range.
By Sunday, October 18, the Northland could experience above normal temperatures, with highs reaching 56 to 68 degrees.
Skies should remain mostly sunny Sunday before clouds increase later in the day.
What Residents Should Know
Residents should prepare for chilly mornings, especially in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
Motorists should remain alert for changing conditions during Thursday's showers and Friday's windy weather.
The National Weather Service expects the strongest winds Friday and Saturday, although specific gust speeds were not provided in the latest outlook.