Minnesota greets the morning with a biting wind off Lake Superior as gray clouds hang low over Duluth Harbor. It’s just 19 degrees at Sky Harbor Airport, and the wind chill sits near 12. The air feels sharp on exposed skin.
Skies turn sunny through the day, and temperatures climb to 38 degrees. Southwest winds increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts near 25 mph. That breeze will push lighter snow cover to melt on sidewalks. Watch for refreeze tonight as temperatures fall to 28 degrees. This is prime time for flash freezing on untreated roads and bridges.
Tuesday brings a modest March warm-up. Highs reach 41 degrees under partly sunny skies. Winds stay light from the southwest near 5 mph. Tuesday night turns mostly clear, with lows near 29.
By Wednesday, spring vibes build. Highs rise to 45 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Snowmelt will increase, especially on south-facing slopes. Keep storm drains clear where possible.
Thursday cools slightly to 38 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. A slight chance of rain develops after midnight. Friday turns wetter, with rain likely and highs near 42. Friday night may mix with snow as temperatures dip to 29 degrees. Minor slushy spots could develop before daybreak.
We gain nearly 90 minutes of daylight this month across northern Minnesota. Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. Longer evenings are coming fast.
Looking into the 6–10 day outlook, temperatures trend near to slightly above normal. Early March warmth is trying to take hold.
