Minnesota – Damp pavement and gray skies hang over Duluth this morning, but a more disruptive shift is already taking shape. Temperatures hovering in the upper 30s will slide toward freezing just as precipitation arrives, setting the stage for slick travel within the next 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a 10 to 30 percent chance of wintry mix develops early Wednesday morning, especially across northern Minnesota and areas near the Canadian border. Ice accumulation could reach a light glaze, with a few tenths of an inch of snow possible in higher terrain along the North Shore.
Duluth, Superior, Wisconsin, and communities along I-35 should prepare for changing road conditions by the morning commute Wednesday. Light rain may transition to freezing rain or wet snow as temperatures dip near 32°F. Bridges and overpasses will freeze first. Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
Meteorologists now tracking the system say precipitation may briefly ease Wednesday afternoon before redeveloping Wednesday night into Thursday. That second round could bring a broader mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow across the Arrowhead region.
By Thursday, visibility may drop during bursts of snow, while patchy fog lingers near Lake Superior. Winds increase slightly, adding to reduced visibility along open stretches of roadway.
Conditions improve by Friday with sunshine returning, but colder air settles in. Highs fall into the mid-30s, and morning lows drop into the teens. Any leftover moisture could refreeze, creating isolated icy spots into early Friday.
Looking ahead, temperatures moderate into the 40s by the weekend with quieter weather returning. Stay alert for updates as timing and precipitation types may shift. Are you seeing ice or snow where you are?
Five Day Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota:
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 45°F; wintry mix early
Thursday: Rain/snow mix, high 40°F
Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high 36°F
Saturday: Sunny, high 40°F
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 50°F
