Duluth, MN – Dense fog is blanketing Cook and inland Lake Counties this morning, significantly reducing visibility to as low as 1/4 mile. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an advisory, urging motorists to slow down and allow extra time for travel.
According to the NWS Duluth, the fog will start to lift by mid-morning, giving way to partly cloudy skies. By 7 AM, mostly sunny conditions are expected to take over. However, windy conditions will develop around noon, with gusts peaking between 12 PM and 2 PM, before calming later in the afternoon.
The rest of the week will see a mix of weather conditions. Sunday will be sunny with temperatures reaching up to 72°F and dropping to 48°F at night. Monday is expected to be mostly cloudy with similar high temperatures around 72°F and overnight lows of 51°F. Tuesday brings a 50% chance of showers, with highs nearing 79°F and lows around 58°F. Wednesday will be sunny again, with highs of 79°F and lows at 63°F. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a 35% chance of rain, with temperatures ranging from 79°F during the day to 60°F at night. Friday follows with partly cloudy skies and a 35% chance of rain, high temperatures of 68°F, and lows around 59°F.
Residents should stay updated with the latest weather alerts from NWS Duluth and drive carefully due to the dense fog this morning. Clearer and sunnier conditions are expected as the day progresses, with winds picking up around midday.
