Light snow drifts across the Twin Ports this morning, dusting sidewalks and coating untreated roads near I-35. Temperatures sit at 14 degrees, and wind chills hover near 8 below in spots along the Lake Superior shoreline.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a 30% chance of snow lingers through late morning before skies gradually brighten. Highs climb to 37 degrees today as southwest winds increase to 15 mph. Slick patches may develop where light snow sticks to colder pavement.
The bigger shift arrives Friday. Sunshine returns, but winds ramp up quickly. West winds strengthen to 20 to 30 mph by afternoon, with gusts reaching 45 mph. Highs spike to 41 degrees, melting snow and creating wet pavement. By Friday night, temperatures crash to near 3 degrees as north winds continue. Any meltwater could refreeze, leading to icy stretches early Saturday.
Saturday stays sharply colder with highs near 15 and morning wind chills below zero. Sunday remains sunny but brisk, with highs near 17. It’s a classic late winter rebound before March arrives.
Early next week begins a warming trend. Highs rise into the low 30s Monday and upper 30s by midweek, with breezy southwest winds returning. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures building into the first full week of March.
Traveling Friday afternoon or early Saturday? Watch for blowing snow and flash freeze conditions. What are you seeing on roads near Duluth this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Duluth, Minnesota:
Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, high 41°F, low 3°F.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 15°F, low -7°F.
Sunday: Sunny, high 17°F, low 6°F.
Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, high 31°F, low 23°F.
Tuesday: Sunny and breezy, high 37°F, low 19°F.
