Minnesota — Crisp predawn air sweeps across Duluth, carrying a sharp bite as the sky glows pale above Lake Superior. Pavement glistens in the early chill, and the cold stillness hints at the season turning again. Travelers heading out before sunrise feel the sting immediately, a reminder that Thanksgiving week is arriving fast and weather shifts matter.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, temperatures start in the 20s today before climbing into the upper 30s under full sun. Roads stay dry, but wind off the lake could feel brisk during the midmorning commute. Anyone beginning holiday travel today should pack layers and allow a few extra minutes for scraping frost where sheltered surfaces cool quickly.
Tuesday brings another bright, chilly day with highs near 40 as light east winds settle across the region. The dry stretch offers ideal travel windows for the Twin Ports, I-35, and routes toward Cloquet and the Iron Range. To be fair, the weather stays cooperative through most of Tuesday, but models hint at a new system sliding in midweek.
By Wednesday, clouds thicken over Duluth with highs rising near the upper 40s. According to forecasters, a rain chance develops during the afternoon as a weak disturbance approaches from the Dakotas. The system lacks winter punch, but cooler pockets inland could see a brief, very early sign of a possible rain-to-flakes changeover late Wednesday night. Confidence remains low, yet it’s a reminder that November patterns can flip fast.
The late-week period turns cooler again. Thursday looks damp with scattered rain and breezy west winds. Friday dries out with temperatures near 40, offering decent conditions for continued Thanksgiving travel or outdoor leaf cleanup.
