Duluth, Minn. – Holiday travelers may face wet roads and scattered showers across Minnesota this Labor Day as unsettled weather returns Monday. Drivers along I-35 near Duluth should plan for slower travel, especially during the afternoon and evening when storms are possible.
According to the National Weather Service, a slight chance of sprinkles remains late Sunday night, followed by more organized showers and isolated thunderstorms Monday. Highs will reach near 80 degrees, but southwest winds could gust up to 20 mph. Forecasters warn of brief heavy downpours, making travel more difficult during peak holiday return hours.
Labor Day events in Duluth and surrounding St. Louis County could see interruptions. Families planning outdoor gatherings should have backup shelter options ready. Conditions may improve Monday night with only light sprinkles lingering, but Tuesday brings another round of showers and gusty winds up to 25 mph.
By midweek, breezy northwest winds will usher in cooler air, keeping highs in the low 60s with occasional light rain. Wednesday looks particularly unsettled, with gusts near 30 mph expected along the North Shore.
Residents should charge devices, keep rain gear handy, and allow extra time for driving. The week ahead will stay active, with fluctuating temperatures and frequent shower chances.
Warnings remain possible through midweek as additional weather systems move in.
Five Day Forecast for Duluth, MN
- Monday (Labor Day): Slight chance sprinkles early, showers and storms later. High near 80. Winds SW 10–15 mph, gusts 20.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, possible thunder. Breezy, high near 76. Winds W 10–15 mph, gusts 25.
- Wednesday: Chance showers, breezy. High near 60. Winds NW 15 mph, gusts 30.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 65. Winds NW 10 mph.
- Friday: Partly sunny, breezy. High near 61. Winds W 15 mph, gusts 20.
