Duluth, Minnesota – Cold air clings to the Lake Superior shoreline this Veterans Day morning as flags ripple sharply in the wind. Temperatures rest near 32°F at dawn, but the steady southwest gusts make it feel colder. A few lingering clouds drift above the lake, but the first light already hints at a milder turn ahead.
The National Weather Service in Duluth says today will stay partly sunny and breezy, with highs near 42°F and gusts topping 25 mph. By this afternoon, the chill begins to ease slightly, and the next few days promise a much more comfortable stretch of November weather. Skies will clear Tuesday night, setting up a crisp but quiet start to midweek.
Wednesday and Thursday deliver the best conditions of the week: sunny skies, lighter winds, and highs climbing into the low to mid-40s — ideal for outdoor errands, early holiday decorating, or travel along I-35 and U.S. 53. By Friday, a new system begins to edge toward the region, bringing some clouds and a chance of light rain late in the weekend.
For now, though, Duluth’s weather offers a welcome break between cold snaps. This stretch of dry, sunny days will likely be one of the last before the next round of Arctic air or early snow chances return closer to Thanksgiving.
Residents should take advantage of the mild pattern while it lasts — clear skies, calmer winds, and that unmistakable November brightness reflecting off the lake.
Five-Day Outlook for Duluth, MN:
Mon: 42/28 – Partly sunny; breezy.
Tue: 44/32 – Mostly clear; milder.
Wed: 44/29 – Sunny; calm wind.
Thu: 46/31 – Bright; light breeze.
Fri: 48/41 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
