Duluth, Minn. – Travelers across northern Minnesota should prepare for gusty winds and scattered sprinkles Saturday before calmer skies bring relief on Sunday. Drivers along I-35 near Duluth may face gusts topping 30 mph, reducing visibility and making high-profile vehicle travel risky.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, winds from the northwest will persist through the afternoon with highs near 68 degrees. Gusts could reach 30 mph, making conditions uncomfortable for outdoor events and hazardous for boaters on Lake Superior.
By Sunday, drier air will settle in. Skies turn partly sunny with highs near 63, and winds ease to 15 mph. Monday begins a steady warming trend, with sunshine and highs climbing back into the upper 60s before surging into the mid-70s by midweek.
Residents should secure lightweight outdoor items today and avoid unnecessary travel on exposed roads during peak wind gusts. Boaters are urged to use caution on open waters until conditions calm Sunday afternoon.
Looking ahead, Duluth and the North Shore enjoy clear, sunny weather through Wednesday. The strongest winds end Saturday night, but brief breezy periods remain possible early in the week.
Five Day Forecast for Duluth, Minnesota
- Sunday: Partly sunny, breezy. High near 63. Winds up to 25 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, calmer. High near 68. Winds easing below 20 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny skies. High near 72. Mild breeze at 15 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High near 76. Light winds.
- Thursday: Sunny with highs near 72. Winds turning east in the afternoon.
