Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is in for a wet and stormy stretch, with showers and a few thunderstorms developing today and continuing into tonight. The unsettled weather pattern will persist through Thursday and Friday, bringing cooler temperatures to the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, areas across northern Minnesota can expect rainfall amounts ranging from 0.25 to 1 inch through Thursday. The highest chances of precipitation will occur in locations such as Ely, Grand Marais, and Bigfork, with probabilities ranging from 60% to 85%.
Wednesday’s temperatures will range from 69°F to 77°F, with thunderstorms developing from west to east. By Thursday, temperatures will cool down to a range of 62°F to 71°F, and showers will continue with a 20% to 60% chance. Friday will see further cooling, with highs between 58°F and 69°F and a 20% to 40% chance of showers, particularly affecting the northern regions.
The cooler temperatures and persistent rain will provide much-needed relief after recent warm weather, but residents should prepare for potential travel disruptions and localized flooding in low-lying areas. The weather is expected to clear up by the weekend, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s on Saturday, rising to the upper 70s by Sunday and Monday.