DULUTH, Minn. – Drivers across Duluth faced pea-soup fog early Wednesday morning with visibility down to a quarter mile in spots. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 11 a.m., urging caution for commuters along I-35 and surrounding highways where conditions were most hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, skies will gradually clear Wednesday, with sunshine and highs near 69 degrees by afternoon. Patchy fog could return late tonight into early Thursday before winds shift from the south, bringing highs near 78 by Thursday afternoon.
Road crews and emergency officials encourage motorists to keep headlights on low beam and slow down when fog lingers over Lake Superior and nearby valleys. Travelers should allow extra time for the morning commute until visibility improves.
Friday marks the start of a more stable pattern. Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s are expected, signaling a crisp start to fall. Winds may pick up Friday night, gusting up to 20 mph, but no rain is in the outlook.
By Saturday, high pressure will keep skies clear with highs around 69 degrees. Nights will dip into the lower 50s, giving the region its first taste of cooler fall evenings. Looking ahead, next week brings another stretch of mild sunshine, though models hint at colder nights by Tuesday, a reminder winter is only weeks away.
Residents should prepare for quick changes in visibility this week, especially along I-35 and rural highways. Updates will be issued if additional advisories are posted.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN
- Wednesday: Fog clearing, mostly sunny, high near 69. Low 55.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 78. Low 54.
- Friday: Sunny, breezy, high 63. Low 54.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 69. Low 50.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 71. Low 56.
