Duluth, MN – Sharp, icy air drapes the North Shore this Saturday morning as low clouds slide off Lake Superior and cling to frosted rooftops. Early drivers move slowly on slick pavement along I-35, feeling the crisp bite that signals winter’s approach as Thanksgiving travel picks up across northeast Minnesota.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, scattered rain showers could redevelop today, especially during the late morning window. A patchy mix may appear in higher terrain north of the city where temperatures hover in the low 30s. Travelers should plan cautious speeds on inclines and watch for brief reductions in visibility where drizzle collects on colder surfaces.
According to forecasters, a steadier rain arrives later this evening before tapering into Thursday. Models hint at a “winter tease” Thursday morning as colder air filters down the ridge, bringing a light drizzle-to-flurry chance for neighborhoods near Two Harbors and Hermantown. No major accumulation is expected, but a quick changeover could still create isolated slick spots on bridges and shaded curves.
Friday turns sharply brighter. Sunshine returns with a high near the low 40s, offering a calm window for early Thanksgiving travel or weekend errands. To be fair, Duluth already recorded its first flakes, but after all, late November can still deliver fast temperature swings that surprise even seasoned Northland drivers.
The weekend stays mostly quiet. Saturday turns partly sunny with a brisk west wind, while Sunday remains cool but manageable for outdoor work, leaf cleanup, or regional travel. Monday brings another round of light showers as the broader pattern stays unsettled heading into the holiday week.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Sat: 39/28 – Cloudy; drizzle and light mix possible.
Sun: 45/30 – Partly sunny; brisk west wind.
Mon: 41/32 – Mostly cloudy; 30% showers.
Tue: 45/28 – Partly sunny; cooler breeze.
Wed: 41/27 – Chilly; slight flurry chance north.
