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Duluth, MN Weather Oct. 22–26: 70s, Rain, Then 40s
Duluth, MN – A significant temperature change is heading toward northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin as unusually warm conditions give way to weekend rain chances and a sharp cooldown by Monday,
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-22T09:49:33.766Z
Duluth, MN – A significant temperature change is heading toward northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin as unusually warm conditions give way to weekend rain chances and a sharp cooldown by Monday, Oct. 26.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, temperatures will remain well above seasonal norms through Friday, with many inland communities experiencing afternoon highs in the upper 60s and 70s. However, rain chances will return late Friday into Saturday, followed by cooler temperatures Sunday and Monday.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Warm and dry conditions will dominate much of the Northland. Duluth is expected to reach 62 degrees, while Brainerd, Hayward and Hinckley could climb to 72 degrees. Cooler conditions will persist near Lake Superior, with Grand Marais reaching approximately 55 degrees.
Friday, Oct. 23: The warmth continues, with Duluth reaching 68 degrees, Brainerd climbing to 73 and Hayward potentially reaching 74. Rain chances begin increasing late Friday, particularly across portions of northern Minnesota.
Saturday, Oct. 24: Rain chances become more widespread across the region. Duluth could reach 69 degrees, while Ashland climbs to 73 and Hayward reaches 72. Forecast precipitation probabilities vary by location and time, with some areas reaching 30% to 45%.
Sunday, Oct. 25: Cooler air begins spreading across the Northland. Duluth's forecast high drops to 50 degrees, while Brainerd reaches 50 and Grand Rapids falls to 49. Some locations could still experience scattered rain chances.
Monday, Oct. 26: The cooldown becomes more noticeable, with Duluth reaching just 43 degrees. Grand Marais and Ely could remain near 42 degrees, while Brainerd reaches 46.
For Duluth residents, the forecast represents a 26 degree decline in afternoon highs between Saturday and Monday.
Travelers and residents planning outdoor activities this weekend should prepare for changing conditions, particularly Saturday's potential rainfall and the cooler temperatures arriving Sunday.