Minnesota – Minnesota starts the day under steel-gray skies as wind sweeps off Lake Superior and light flakes drift across Duluth. The cold air bites, and the road surface already feels unforgiving.
A fast-moving clipper system spreads a mix of snow and rain into northeast Minnesota today. According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, light snow develops first, with accumulations up to 2 inches possible through early Thursday, especially near the Arrowhead and Iron Range.
In Duluth, temperatures hover near 10 degrees early, keeping untreated roads slick. As warmer air briefly nudges in, snow may mix with rain or freezing drizzle by late morning. Even small ice amounts can create dangerous travel, especially on bridges and hills.
Drivers along I-35, Mesaba Avenue, and Highway 53 should expect changing conditions. Visibility may drop during bursts of snow, while freezing drizzle could create a thin glaze that’s hard to see. Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles.
Conditions stay unsettled into Thursday. Light snow and freezing rain remain possible through midday before tapering later in the day. Additional snow amounts near 1 inch could fall around Iron County and northwest Wisconsin. Winds increase Thursday night, blowing snow across exposed roads.
Friday turns colder and blustery. Skies brighten, but northwest winds gust over 30 mph at times, pushing wind chills well below zero. Any leftover moisture refreezes quickly, raising the risk of flash freezing after sunset.
The weekend stays quiet but cold. Saturday brings partial sun with highs in the low 20s and a slight chance of light snow. Sunday improves slightly, with highs near 30 and calmer winds.
Looking ahead, early next week shows a gradual warming trend, with highs climbing into the mid-30s by Tuesday. Another light snow chance may return. How are road conditions where you’re driving this morning?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota
- Today: Light snow, rain/snow mix possible, high near 22°
- Thursday: Snow and freezing drizzle early, high near 36°
- Friday: Mostly sunny, windy, high near 31°
- Saturday: Partly sunny, slight snow chance, high near 22°
- Sunday: Partly sunny, calmer, high near 30°
