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Lake Superior Weather Alert: Rain Turns to Snow by Wednesday
Duluth, MN – Residents across northeastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin should prepare for&nbs…
By Wesley Grant · 2026-11-09T09:11:07.410Z
Duluth, MN – Residents across northeastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin should prepare for a sharp weather change this week as temperatures drop from the upper 50s into the 30s, with light rain, possible snow and overnight lows approaching 18 degrees in parts of the Northland.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Duluth, mostly dry and relatively mild conditions will continue through Tuesday, November 10, before a colder weather pattern brings several opportunities for light precipitation through early Friday.
The NWS expects the greatest lake effect snow potential along Lake Superior's South Shore in northern Wisconsin.
Warm Start Before Temperatures Fall Monday will feature morning cloud cover gradually decreasing during the afternoon, with highs ranging from 48 to 58 degrees.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall between 29 and 38 degrees.
Tuesday remains relatively mild, with afternoon highs between 45 and 54 degrees.
A 10% to 30% chance of light rain develops Tuesday evening and overnight, signaling the beginning of a cooler weather pattern.
Lake Effect Snow Possible Wednesday By Wednesday, November 11, temperatures will drop noticeably, with daytime highs ranging from 36 to 45 degrees.
The NWS forecasts light lake effect rain showers along Lake Superior's South Shore, potentially changing to snow later in the day as colder air moves into the region.
Thursday brings additional chances for light South Shore lake effect snow, with highs falling to between 32 and 39 degrees.
Although snow is possible, the NWS outlook does not specify accumulation totals.
Overnight Lows Could Reach 18 Degrees The coldest conditions are expected Thursday night into Friday morning, when temperatures could fall between 18 and 28 degrees.
Friday afternoon highs will only reach 34 to 41 degrees, despite skies becoming mostly sunny and precipitation chances decreasing.
The colder temperatures could create freezing conditions during the overnight and early morning hours.
What Residents Should Expect Travelers around Lake Superior should monitor updated forecasts for localized lake effect precipitation, particularly along Wisconsin's South Shore.
Residents across the Northland should also prepare for significantly colder mornings later in the week.
The NWS expects drier conditions to return Friday as the workweek concludes.