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Northern Minnesota Weather: 2–3 Inches of Rain Expected by Thursday Nov 5
Duluth, MN – A prolonged stretch of wet weather is moving across northern Minnesota Monda…Duluth, MN – A prolonged stretch of wet weather is moving across northern Minnesota Monday, November 2, with w
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-02T10:32:51.852Z
Duluth, MN – A prolonged stretch of wet weather is moving across northern Minnesota Monday, November 2, with widespread rainfall expected to continue through Wednesday night and some communities potentially receiving 2 to 3 inches before conditions improve Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Duluth, a large low pressure system moving slowly through the Upper Midwest will bring repeated rounds of rain across the Northland, including northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Forecasters indicate there is an 80% or greater probability that rainfall totals will exceed 1 inch across the forecast area by Thursday morning.
Widespread Rain Targets Northern Minnesota Communities including Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Virginia and Two Harbors are forecast to receive approximately 2 to 3 inches of rain between Monday morning and Thursday morning.
Similar amounts are expected along portions of the Interstate 35 corridor and Minnesota's North Shore.
Farther south and east, rainfall totals generally decrease, with areas around Hayward, Wisconsin, expecting approximately 1 to 1.5 inches.
The forecast also includes isolated thunderstorms, particularly Tuesday afternoon, although widespread severe weather is not indicated in the supplied outlook.
Rain Continues Through Wednesday Night Rain will remain widespread Monday before becoming more scattered Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Additional periods of precipitation are expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night, potentially creating wet roadways and reduced visibility during morning and evening commutes.
Drivers traveling along Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 53 and other northern Minnesota routes should prepare for changing road conditions.
When Will Conditions Improve? The National Weather Service expects rainfall to gradually taper Thursday as the slow moving weather system moves away from the region.
While the forecast supports widespread soaking rainfall, the exact amounts will vary by location.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as additional rounds of rain develop.
Latest weather information is available at weather.gov/dlh .