DULUTH, Minn. – Rain streaks the harbor lights before dawn, slicking the docks and darkening the rails near Canal Park. A northwest wind cuts across Lake Superior, crisp and restless — the kind that signals fall’s last stand before winter starts whispering across the Northland.
As of early Wednesday, temperatures in Duluth hover in the low 40s, with rain tapering as drier air sweeps in. The National Weather Service reports improving skies by late morning, but gusts up to 25 mph will keep the air brisk. Residents can expect clearing conditions by Thursday, with highs near 46°F and that familiar October chill settling in for good.
Friday brings calmer winds and sunshine, but temperatures stay cool — highs in the upper 40s, lows dipping near freezing. Frost could develop in low-lying areas, especially inland from the lake. Early next week, long-range models hint at colder air sliding south from Canada, raising the odds of flurries or mixed precipitation north of Highway 2. It may not be the season’s first measurable snow, but it’s an early reminder that winter isn’t far behind.
For now, conditions stay manageable for travel and outdoor work. However, those storing boats, finishing leaf cleanup, or protecting tender vegetation should plan ahead. After all, Duluth’s weather rarely lingers in limbo — one sharp cold front could quickly turn chilly drizzle into something slushy.
Five-Day Outlook for Duluth, MN:
Wed: 45/35 – Showers early, breezy, then clearing.
Thu: 46/31 – Mostly sunny, brisk winds.
Fri: 49/38 – Calm and cool.
Sat: 55/45 – Partly sunny; milder afternoon.
Sun: 53/40 – Cloudy, chance of light showers.
