Minnesota’s Northland starts calm but cold, with gray skies hanging over Lake Superior and a steady 30-degree chill in Duluth. The air feels still along the shoreline, yet change is already lining up behind the scenes. Roads remain mainly dry late this morning, though patches of refreeze can linger in shaded areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, skies turn mostly sunny today with highs climbing to 44 degrees. That brief February thaw offers a break before winter ramps up again. Tonight, temperatures dip to around 31 under mostly cloudy skies.
Washington’s Birthday stays mostly sunny with highs near 43. By Tuesday, winds increase sharply. East winds strengthen to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph by afternoon. Temperatures fall back into the 30s as colder air returns.
Tuesday night into Wednesday brings the main Winter Weather concern. Rain and snow mix, then transition to mostly snow. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible, with gusts up to 50 mph creating blowing snow and reduced visibility. Travel along I-35 and U.S. 53 could become slick and hazardous by early Wednesday.
Snow likely lingers Wednesday night with blustery conditions. Highs hold in the 30s before dropping into the 20s late week. Another chance of snow arrives Thursday into Friday.
President’s Day week starts mild but trends sharply colder and more wintry. The 6–10 day outlook leans below normal for temperatures across northeast Minnesota, keeping winter locked in place rather than offering early spring vibes.
If you’re planning midweek travel, will you adjust ahead of the snow and wind?
Five Day Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota:
Monday: High 43, mostly sunny.
Tuesday: High 34, windy.
Wednesday: High 34, snow and windy.
Thursday: High 30, chance of snow.
Friday: High 24, chance of snow.
