Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is entering a prolonged stretch of calm weather as high pressure becomes the dominant force across the region starting today.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the system is expected to hold through next week, bringing dry conditions with little to no precipitation. Forecasters describe the outlook as a “rinse and repeat” pattern, with only a couple of weak, fairly dry disturbances possible.
The extended forecast shows rain chances at or near zero for most areas, including Duluth, Ashland, Ely, and Grand Marais, through at least Wednesday, October 1. Temperatures are expected to trend slightly above average, keeping afternoons warm while nights remain cool under clear skies.
For residents, this means ideal conditions for outdoor activities, harvest work, and travel with no major weather hazards anticipated. However, the extended dry spell may also reduce soil moisture and could increase fire danger if winds pick up in coming days.
The National Weather Service notes that the next notable weather shift may not arrive until early October, when a potential cold front could break the high-pressure hold.
