Duluth, MN – After a warm start to October, residents in Duluth should prepare for breezy winds and possible showers Friday, October 3. Travel plans and outdoor activities may be affected late in the day as fall weather begins to shift.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday brings highs near 77°F with increasing winds from the east at 10–15 mph. Gusts could reach 20 mph. By Friday night, forecasters call for a 20 percent chance of showers, marking the first real rain risk of the week. Residents planning to decorate for Halloween or attend weekend events should keep umbrellas ready and expect cooler, breezy evenings.
Thursday will stay sunny with highs near 78°F, providing a final stretch of comfortable fall weather. Saturday holds highs near 80°F but will feel brisk, with stronger winds up to 25 mph and more rain chances Saturday night into Sunday.
Here’s a closer look at the extended forecast for Duluth:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 78°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F. Breezy with evening showers possible.
- Saturday: High 80°F. Breezy, chance of showers at night.
- Sunday: High 75°F. Partly sunny, scattered showers continue.
- Monday: Cooler, highs near 68°F with light winds.
Residents should plan accordingly, especially if traveling on I-35 through Duluth this weekend. Wind gusts and scattered showers could create delays and slippery conditions.
