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Minnesota Weather Alert: 90% Rain Chance, Gusts Oct 26-27
Duluth, MN – A wet and windy start to the workweek could bring changing travel conditions across northeastern Minnesota as rain moves into the Duluth area Monday night and continues through Tuesday. R
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-25T10:39:11.782Z
Duluth, MN – A wet and windy start to the workweek could bring changing travel conditions across northeastern Minnesota as rain moves into the Duluth area Monday night and continues through Tuesday. Rain chances climb to 90%, while east winds could produce gusts reaching 25 mph near Lake Superior. The approaching system follows a relatively mild Sunday but introduces cooler temperatures, persistent showers and breezy conditions that could affect morning commutes, outdoor work and travel along the North Shore.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, Monday, Oct. 26, will begin with partly sunny skies before increasing cloud cover and strengthening easterly winds accompany an approaching weather system. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach only 45 degrees, compared with Sunday's projected high of 55 degrees. East winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust to 20 mph before rain becomes increasingly likely Monday night.
Rain Chances Climb to 90% Monday Night The most substantial change arrives after midnight Monday, when widespread showers are expected to develop across the Duluth area. The National Weather Service places the probability of precipitation at 90%, with temperatures falling to approximately 38 degrees. East winds of 15 to 20 mph could gust to 25 mph, creating a chilly and unsettled start to Tuesday.
Forecast rainfall amounts for Monday night range from one tenth to one quarter inch. While these totals do not indicate widespread flooding, persistent rain could leave roads wet during the early Tuesday commute. Motorists traveling Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 53 and routes connecting Duluth with surrounding St. Louis County communities may encounter reduced visibility during steadier showers.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, continues the unsettled pattern, with showers expected mainly before 1 p.m. The chance of precipitation remains at 90%, while afternoon temperatures reach approximately 50 degrees. East winds around 20 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph, could make conditions feel cooler near exposed portions of the Lake Superior shoreline.
Gusty Winds Could Complicate Tuesday Travel The combination of rain and easterly winds could be particularly noticeable along waterfront roads, bridges and other exposed areas around Duluth and neighboring Superior, Wisconsin. Drivers crossing the Blatnik and Bong bridges may experience gusty conditions, although the supplied forecast does not indicate any closures or confirmed travel disruptions.
Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for wet pavement, cooler temperatures and periods of steady wind. Rain jackets and waterproof footwear may be useful for students, commuters and workers spending extended periods outdoors. The forecast does not identify a severe thunderstorm threat or accumulating snow for Duluth during this event.
Tuesday night brings another opportunity for precipitation, with showers becoming likely after 1 a.m. The chance of rain stands at 60%, while temperatures remain relatively mild for late October, falling to approximately 45 degrees. Winds should gradually shift from the east toward the south after midnight.
Improving Conditions Expected Wednesday By Wednesday, Oct. 28, the weather pattern begins improving as partly sunny skies return and temperatures climb to approximately 60 degrees. However, breezy conditions continue, with southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts potentially reaching 30 mph. Those winds could remain noticeable during afternoon travel and outdoor activities even after the main period of rain ends.
Wednesday night turns partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 42 degrees and winds gradually weakening. Thursday offers another break from unsettled weather, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 55 degrees.
Additional shower chances return late Thursday night and continue into Friday and Saturday, although the available forecast does not provide specific precipitation probabilities for those periods.
For now, Monday night through Tuesday remains the most significant weather window for Duluth, with a high likelihood of rain and gusty winds.
Will the approaching rain and windy conditions affect your Tuesday commute or outdoor plans around Duluth?
Five Day Weather Outlook Sunday 10/25: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 55 degrees and west winds around 5 mph; Sunday night becomes mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 37 degrees and northwest winds shifting north.
Monday 10/26: Partly sunny skies give way to breezy conditions, with a high near 45 degrees and gusts reaching 20 mph; showers become likely after midnight, with a 90% rain chance and a low near 38 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Showers are expected mainly before 1 p.m., with a 90% precipitation chance, a high near 50 degrees and east wind gusts reaching 25 mph; nighttime showers remain likely, with a low around 45 degrees.
Wednesday 10/28: Partly sunny skies return, with temperatures reaching approximately 60 degrees and southwest winds gusting to 30 mph; Wednesday night becomes partly cloudy, with a low near 42 degrees and gradually decreasing winds.
Thursday 10/29: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 55 degrees and west winds around 5 mph; a slight chance of showers develops after 1 a.m., with temperatures falling to approximately 42 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Friday, Oct. 30: Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with a chance of showers and a high near 55 degrees. East winds around 10 mph could gust to 15 mph. Friday night remains mostly cloudy, with additional shower chances and a low around 44 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween: Mostly cloudy and breezy conditions are expected, with a chance of showers and a high near 55 degrees. Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph could produce gusts reaching 20 mph.