DULUTH, Minn. – A wet and stormy pattern is on track to return to Minnesota starting Friday afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected overnight into Saturday. The National Weather Service in Duluth warns that a developing low-pressure system and frontal boundary could fuel steady showers and an increased chance of thunderstorms across northern Minnesota.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances rise sharply Friday evening, with probabilities climbing above 70% in cities such as Duluth, Grand Marais, and Virginia. The unsettled weather is expected to persist through Saturday, tapering slowly by Saturday night. The strongest storms are most likely late Friday, depending on the exact path of the low-pressure system.
Drivers in the Northland should prepare for slick highways along I-35 and U.S. 53, particularly during the Friday evening commute and into early Saturday. Localized ponding on roads may reduce visibility, and outdoor events could face interruptions. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and monitor weather alerts for any thunderstorm advisories that may be issued.
The storm system will linger into the weekend, with rain chances gradually easing by Sunday. Additional advisories may be issued if thunderstorm development intensifies.
