DULUTH, Minn. – Snow swirls off Lake Superior this morning, coating trees and rooftops in a thick November glaze as steady winds whip across the harbor. Plows are already making rounds in the hillside neighborhoods, and drivers are urged to use caution as blowing snow reduces visibility along U.S. 53 and I-35. It’s the strongest lake-effect setup of the season so far, and conditions will stay wintry through Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 6 a.m. Monday for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Heaviest accumulations are expected across Ashland and Iron counties, where 3 to 7 inches of snow may pile up, with locally higher totals in elevated terrain. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour and gusty northwest winds up to 25 mph will create slippery roads and brief whiteouts, especially near the shore.
Travelers should allow extra time today, keep headlights on, and maintain safe distances on snowy routes. While snowfall tapers off early Monday, scattered flurries may linger as winds shift and temperatures remain below freezing.
By Veterans Day, the pattern calms considerably. Sunshine returns with highs near 43°F, offering a brief reprieve for cleanup and travel before another wave of cold air arrives late week. To be fair, November’s only begun — and early model guidance hints at a potential snowmaker near Thanksgiving week. Residents should stay winter-ready as this active early-season pattern continues across the Northland.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Sun: 31/22 – Snow, breezy; 3–5″ new, slick travel expected.
Mon: 35/27 – Mostly sunny; flurries early, cold wind.
Tue (Veterans Day): 43/34 – Partly sunny; calmer, milder afternoon.
Wed: 42/28 – Breezy, mostly clear; chill returns late.
Thu: 40/25 – Cloudy; flurries possible north hills.
