Duluth, MN – Frost and freeze warnings are in effect for all counties in northern Minnesota as temperatures are forecasted to drop into the low-30s to upper-20s tonight. The National Weather Service has urged residents to prepare for the cold, which could pose risks to crops, outdoor plants, and unprotected pipes.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, temperatures are expected to reach as low as 28 degrees by early Friday morning, with areas like International Falls and Ely experiencing the sharpest drop. The warnings are set to last until mid-morning Friday, October 4.
Residents in Duluth, Grand Rapids, and Ashland should take immediate steps to protect sensitive vegetation and cover outdoor plumbing. Pets should also be brought inside overnight. This early October cold snap signals a shift to much colder weather as the region heads deeper into fall. The frost warnings cover a wide range of areas, making preparation essential for those at risk.
