Minnesota — Gray clouds hang low over Lake Superior as cold air tightens its grip. Pavement looks damp now, but conditions are poised to change quickly. By later today, precipitation shifts and temperatures flirt with freezing, raising concern for slick spots across the Twin Ports.
The National Weather Service in Duluth is tracking a light wintry mix developing this afternoon. Sprinkles and flurries arrive first, then transition to all snow this evening. While snowfall totals remain light, even small accumulations can create hazardous travel during February.
Highs today reach the mid-30s before colder air pushes in. As temperatures fall, moisture on roads may freeze. Bridges, hills, and untreated side streets could turn icy fast. Drivers along I-35, Highway 53, and local hillside routes should be prepared for changing traction through the afternoon and evening.
Winds increase tonight, adding a blustery feel and pushing wind chills into the teens. Snow continues lightly overnight, with patchy slick spots lingering into early Tuesday. Visibility remains mostly manageable, but brief reductions are possible during snow showers.
Tuesday turns colder and windy. Highs struggle to reach the upper 20s as northwest winds gust. Skies stay mostly cloudy, keeping roads slow to improve. Wednesday brings a short break. Sunshine returns, though temperatures remain cold with highs near the upper 20s.
By Thursday and Friday, moderation begins. Highs climb into the 30s, signaling a gradual thaw. No major winter storms are indicated, but February remains unpredictable. Even light snow events can cause outsized travel issues in the Northland.
This system fits a broader Great Lakes pattern, where clippers and weak disturbances keep winter active despite hints of warming ahead. The 6–10 day outlook suggests temperatures trending closer to seasonal norms, with brief thaws possible later next week.
Slow down later today, allow extra stopping distance, and watch for black ice after sunset.
Five-Day Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota
Today: Wintry mix changing to snow, high near 36.
Tonight: Light snow, blustery, low near 24.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, high near 28.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 28.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 33.
