Northern Minnesota residents can expect a cool and wet start to the week, with scattered rain showers over the Arrowhead region and Northwestern Wisconsin today. Temperatures will range from a chilly 42 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows dropping to between 22 and 34 degrees tonight. The weather may impact road conditions on I-35 and other major routes, especially in the early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, Tuesday will bring increasing sunshine, with temperatures slightly warmer, reaching highs of 43 to 52 degrees. Lows, however, will remain brisk, dipping again to between 22 and 34 degrees. For those planning outdoor activities, warmer weather is expected to settle in midweek. By Wednesday, residents can look forward to partly cloudy skies, with highs stretching from 53 to 60 degrees.
The trend of gradual warming continues into Thursday, as cloud cover increases but highs climb to 55-68 degrees. Friday will likely be the warmest day of the week, with highs of 60 to 72 degrees, though this will also bring the next widespread chance of rain, particularly overnight. Those heading out on Friday evening should prepare for potentially wet conditions, as light rain is forecast to persist into Saturday morning.
With the arrival of rain over the weekend, temperatures are expected to begin cooling once again, bringing highs of 58 to 65 degrees on Saturday. Northern Minnesota residents are encouraged to stay updated on weather developments, especially if they have plans for outdoor events later this week.