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Duluth, MN Weather Update: Rain, Snow Chances Rise Nov. 19
Duluth, MN – Residents across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin can expect several days of mostly dry weather before a potential pattern change brings increasing chances of rain or sno
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-12T21:59:26.537Z
Duluth, MN – Residents across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin can expect several days of mostly dry weather before a potential pattern change brings increasing chances of rain or snow later next week, with precipitation probabilities reaching 50% in Duluth by Thursday, Nov. 19.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, an outlook released Thursday, Nov. 12, indicates high pressure will support generally dry conditions across the region for much of the coming week.
Forecasters expect the remaining lake effect precipitation along Lake Superior's South Shore to gradually end, allowing quieter weather to develop across most communities.
The forecast shows little or no precipitation expected in Duluth from Friday, Nov. 13, through Tuesday, Nov. 17.
However, conditions could begin changing Wednesday, Nov. 18, as precipitation chances increase to 20% in Duluth before reaching 50% Thursday.
Other communities may experience similar changes.
Aitkin and Grand Rapids could see precipitation chances climb to 55% Thursday, while Brainerd, Ely, Grand Marais and Virginia are forecast near 50%.
Across northwestern Wisconsin, Ashland and Superior could see precipitation probabilities reaching approximately 40% to 45%.
The National Weather Service also highlights a broader weather pattern favoring above normal temperatures and precipitation during the middle and latter portions of November.
Climate outlooks for Nov. 17 21 show increased probabilities of warmer than average conditions across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Despite the warmer pattern, forecasters caution that precipitation could fall as either rain or snow depending on the track of approaching systems and temperatures when they arrive.
The potential shift toward more active weather is expected late next week and into the following weekend.
No specific snowfall totals or major winter storm impacts have been announced in the outlook.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the timing, intensity and precipitation type become clearer.