DULUTH, Minn. – A gusty fall weekend is shaping up for the North Shore, with sunshine giving way to showers by late Sunday. After several breezy, pleasant days, the region faces a shift toward cooler and wetter conditions that could impact travel on I-35 and local outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, winds will increase out of the southeast Sunday afternoon as a cold front approaches, bringing widespread showers and possible rumbles of thunder through Sunday night. Commuters and leaf-peepers alike should prepare for reduced visibility and slick stretches along the Blatnik and Bong Bridges, as well as secondary highways north of Cloquet.
Saturday remains mostly sunny with highs in the lower 60s, ideal for fall activities like pumpkin patch visits or leaf-viewing drives along Skyline Parkway. However, residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations and dress in layers as cooler air and stronger gusts move in by Sunday. The front will linger into Columbus Day, keeping skies mostly cloudy and temperatures in the upper 50s.
By midweek, calmer weather returns but with a sharp drop in temperatures that could bring patchy frost inland from Lake Superior. Gardeners should protect tender plants and late-harvest vegetables as nighttime lows dip into the 30s.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Fri: 60/42 – Sunny and breezy; gusts near 30 mph.
Sat: 61/51 – Mostly sunny; light winds, pleasant afternoon.
Sun: 64/48 – Breezy; showers develop late, possible thunder.
Mon (Columbus Day): 56/39 – Cloudy, cool; lingering light rain early.
Tue: 52/37 – Partly sunny; patchy frost risk inland by dawn.
