Minnesota – Headlights glow like dull orbs along icy streets this morning as freezing fog settles over northeast Minnesota. In Duluth, visibility drops below a quarter mile in spots, while moisture freezes on contact with roads, sidewalks, bridges, and overpasses.
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Dense Fog Advisory through late morning. Freezing fog poses an added danger, coating surfaces with a thin glaze that drivers and pedestrians may not see. Travel along I-35, Highway 53, and local hillsides could become slick quickly. Slow speeds and extra stopping distance are critical during the morning commute.
Fog gradually thins later today, but clouds linger and temperatures remain below freezing. Highs reach the mid-30s, offering limited melting. Any thawed moisture may refreeze after sunset, raising the risk of black ice again tonight.
Conditions briefly improve Friday. Skies turn mostly sunny, and highs hover near freezing. Winds pick up during the afternoon, signaling the next Weather shift. By Friday night, clouds increase as colder air settles back over the Northland.
Snow chances rise into the weekend. Light snow may develop late Friday night, followed by a better chance Saturday. Latest outlooks suggest accumulating snow is possible, with northwest Wisconsin facing the highest totals. In Duluth, blowing snow and gusty north winds could reduce visibility and create slippery roads, especially along exposed ridges and shoreline routes.
Saturday feels firmly wintry, with highs in the low 20s and blustery conditions. Sunday stays cold and dry, though lingering snow cover keeps roads slick in shaded areas. Winter fully reasserts itself after a foggy start to January 2026.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota
- Today: Dense freezing fog early, cloudy; high near 35
- Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy; high near 32
- Saturday: Chance of snow, blustery; high near 24
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold; high near 25
- Monday: Partly sunny; high near 35
