DULUTH, Minn. – Gray skies and cold, whipping winds off Lake Superior greet early risers across Duluth this Tuesday morning. A sharp northwest flow is driving gusts up to 50 mph and setting up a raw, unsettled stretch of fall weather that will carry through midweek before calmer, colder air settles in.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through early evening for Cass, Crow Wing, Pine, and Aitkin counties. Gusts may reach 45 to 50 mph at times, especially along open stretches of Highway 53 and the I-35 corridor. Combined with periods of light rain, these conditions will make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles and could briefly down small branches.
Showers linger Tuesday into Wednesday, keeping temperatures locked in the mid-40s. Winds will slowly ease Wednesday night, but the colder pattern behind the system is the bigger story—lows near 30 degrees by Thursday night may mark the first fall freeze for parts of northeast Minnesota. Residents are urged to bring in tender plants and secure outdoor decorations as frost becomes more likely through the weekend.
By Friday, sunshine returns under calmer skies, though it will feel brisk with highs near 49 degrees. The weekend looks mostly dry, with cool mornings, clear nights, and highs in the upper 40s to near 50—a perfect but chilly setup for late fall cleanup and early Halloween prep across the Northland.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Tue: 48/42 – Breezy; showers, gusts near 50 mph.
Wed: 46/34 – Windy with scattered rain; slowly cooling.
Thu: 47/30 – Mostly sunny; first frost possible late.
Fri: 49/39 – Sunny; crisp air, calmer winds.
Sat: 52/41 – Partly sunny; seasonable and cool.
