DULUTH, Minnesota – The wind coming off Lake Superior feels sharper this morning, brushing through the harbor with that unmistakable November edge. Flags whip along Canal Park, and the city’s bright lights reflect off damp streets as Duluth braces for a colder, windier pattern by week’s end.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, temperatures will remain mild through Thursday before the first real push of winter air arrives. Sunshine dominates today, but breezes from the northwest will strengthen, gusting up to 25 mph along the North Shore. Late Thursday, a weak system slides in from the Dakotas, spreading clouds and a light rain chance that could mix with snow as temperatures fall toward freezing.
Friday brings a stronger taste of the season ahead. Forecasters expect highs only in the low 40s, with brisk northwest winds topping 20 mph. Scattered light snow or a rain-snow mix may develop early in the day, mainly north and inland. While accumulation isn’t expected, drivers should watch for wet or slick spots on rural routes and along U.S. 2 and I-35 during the morning commute.
The weekend turns colder still. Saturday’s highs barely reach the mid-30s, and Sunday morning lows dip into the 20s — enough for frost and a crisp, wintry feel. Skies will clear late, setting up a bright but cold stretch heading into Veterans Day.
Residents should plan for biting wind chills during early morning errands and consider winterizing vehicles ahead of next week’s more pronounced Arctic drop, which models hint could pull readings into the teens by mid-November.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Wed: 48/39 – Sunny, breezy; gusts near 25 mph.
Thu: 45/36 – Cloudy; chance of light rain.
Fri: 42/23 – Breezy; rain/snow mix possible.
Sat: 34/22 – Partly sunny; colder and dry.
Sun: 39/27 – Clear and brisk; early frost likely.
