Minnesota – A sharp, dry breeze sweeps across the Northland this morning, stirring crisp air, rattling branches, and raising fire danger from the Pine Barrens toward the I-35 corridor. Conditions stay unusually dry for mid-November, and residents traveling for early Thanksgiving plans should expect shifting weather through Monday as cooler air edges in.
According to the National Weather Service Duluth office, low humidity and gusts near 25 mph create the most concern through today. These values support fast-spreading fires in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Drivers along I-35 should stay alert for smoke plumes, sudden visibility drops, or active fire crews. Officials urge residents to check local burning restrictions, secure outdoor equipment, and avoid spark-prone activities during the driest period.
According to emergency management officials, humidity should recover slightly Sunday. Even so, vegetation remains dry, and fire danger may linger in sandy areas east of Cloquet and near the Wisconsin border. Winds ease some but still carry a brisk feel off Lake Superior.
According to early guidance from the Duluth NWS, a cooler push arrives Monday. Temperatures fall enough to introduce a subtle “Winter Tease,” with models hinting at a small chance of light flakes north of Two Harbors late Monday. No major accumulation is expected, yet colder air often opens the door to quick pattern changes before Thanksgiving.
Residents planning early travel should watch for shifting winds and cooler pavement Monday afternoon. After all, November can swing quickly in the Northland. For now, skies stay mostly clear and crisp through midweek, allowing outdoor chores and late-fall cleanup to continue.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Sat: 47/27 – Breezy, dry air; elevated fire danger near I-35.
Sun: 41/24 – Sunny, lighter winds; lingering dry fuels.
Mon: 39/26 – Cooler with clouds; slight flurry chance north.
Tue: 38/28 – Mostly cloudy; seasonably cool for travel.
Wed: 41/32 – Mostly cloudy; light rain chance late.
