Minnesota – A steel-gray sky hangs over Lake Superior this morning as sharp cold presses into Duluth, stinging exposed skin within minutes. Sidewalks crunch under boots, and the air feels dry, brittle, and unforgiving.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, temperatures hover in the teens early, with wind chills dropping closer to zero at times. Northwest winds gust near 15 mph, reinforcing the winter grip across northeastern Minnesota. Despite sunshine, temperatures struggle to rise, topping out near 17 degrees.
Travel remains manageable today, but cold stress becomes the primary concern. Drivers should allow extra warm-up time and keep winter kits handy. Frostbite risk increases quickly for anyone outdoors without protection.
Tonight turns even colder as skies clear. Lows fall below zero in spots, and calm winds allow temperatures to sink fast. Tuesday stays quiet but cold, with highs again stuck in the teens despite sunshine reflecting off snow cover.
A gradual change begins Wednesday as clouds increase and highs climb into the low 20s. Conditions remain dry, but the next system approaches from the west. By Thursday, winter makes another move. Snow chances develop before midday, followed by periods of snow mixed with rain. Gusty west winds could reduce visibility, especially along U.S. Highway 53 and exposed stretches near the lake.
Thursday night brings lingering snow chances and blustery conditions. Light accumulations remain possible, but blowing snow may create slick travel early Friday. Temperatures cool again, keeping road surfaces vulnerable to refreezing.
Friday stays mostly sunny but cold, with highs near 20 and lingering gusts. Looking toward the Feb 6–8 weekend, small snow chances return Saturday, while temperatures slowly moderate. Longer-range signals hint at a gradual warmup late next week, though winter remains firmly in control for now.
Layer up today, limit exposure, and plan ahead for late-week snow. How cold did it feel where you stepped outside this morning?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota
- Today: Mostly sunny, very cold. High near 17.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, cold. High near 17.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny. High near 22.
- Thursday: Chance of snow, breezy. High near 35.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and blustery. High near 20.
