Duluth, Minnesota – A stretch of changing winter weather is expected across the Northland this week, with temperatures rising through Thursday before cooler air returns Friday, bringing additional chances for light snow.
According to the National Weather Service office in Duluth, today will be partly sunny with a cool start, followed by increasing clouds tonight. A weak system moving through the region overnight will bring low snow chances, with light accumulations of less than one-half inch possible.
Wednesday will feature lingering flurries early, then partly cloudy skies, with highs climbing into the upper teens to low 20s. Temperatures continue to rise Thursday as another system moves through the region. Highs are expected to reach the low to upper 30s, bringing a rain and snow mix, especially across the Arrowhead of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin where surface temperatures may hover near freezing.
Roadways including Interstate 35, US-53, MN-61, US-2, and WI-13 may experience brief slick spots during periods of snow or mixed precipitation, particularly overnight and early morning hours. Impacts are expected to remain minor, with no significant accumulations forecast.
Behind Thursday’s system, cooler air arrives Friday as cloud cover decreases. Light snow may linger early Friday before skies partially clear. High temperatures Friday are expected to range from the mid-teens to low 30s, depending on location.
Additional weak systems are expected to pass through the region this weekend, bringing continued chances for light snow, though no major winter storms are indicated at this time. Temperatures over the weekend are forecast to remain below normal, with highs mainly in the teens and 20s.
This forecast may be most relevant for commuters, freight traffic, and outdoor workers traveling along the I-35 corridor and North Shore routes, especially during Thursday’s mixed precipitation and overnight snow chances.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the National Weather Service as systems move through and conditions change.
