DULUTH, Minn. – A chill clings to the Lake Superior shoreline this Halloween morning as wisps of fog drift through the harbor and the first flurries of the season swirl in weak moonlight. The air feels raw, with temperatures in the upper 30s and wind chills already near freezing — a clear sign that November’s grip is coming fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, light snow and rain showers will pass through the region early Friday before tapering to scattered sprinkles by afternoon. While accumulation will stay below measurable levels, slick spots could develop on rural roads north of I-35 where temperatures dip near 32°F. Winds shift northwest later in the day, ushering in a brisk, drier pattern into Saturday.
Saturday brings a brief break in the clouds and milder highs in the low 40s before another system sweeps across the Arrowhead on Sunday. A mix of light rain and wind gusts up to 25 mph could return late Sunday morning, briefly limiting visibility along higher terrain and lakeshore routes.
By Monday, colder air dives south again, and highs hover near 50°F under sunny but gusty skies. The start of next week looks breezy and cool — a classic early-November setup signaling winter’s slow arrival across northern Minnesota.
Residents are urged to prepare for fluctuating conditions through early next week — a blend of flurries, wet roads, and sharp temperature swings that mark the region’s shift from late fall into true pre-winter weather.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Fri: 46/33 – Rain and snow mix early; breezy and cooler.
Sat: 43/32 – Mostly sunny; calm and seasonable.
Sun: 48/40 – Breezy; chance of light rain.
Mon: 51/35 – Sunny; winds gusting 25–30 mph.
Tue: 48/31 – Partly cloudy; cool northwest breeze.
