Cooler but still well above normal this week

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This has been a nice stretch of weather for Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Rain chances in the metro area hold off until late Sunday, but western Minnesota could see some showers as early as Sunday morning.

Most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see highs in the 70s Saturday afternoon, with a few lower 80s possible in far northwestern Minnesota. A few spots up along the North Shore of Lake Superior could peak in the upper 60s.  Most of the Twin Cities metro area will top out in the upper 70s. Our average metro area high for Aug. 24 is 79 degrees.

Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to reach the mid 70s Monday, followed by lower 70s Tuesday and Wednesday and mid 70s Thursday and Friday.

Here’s the latest thinking on rain chances:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential rain pattern Sunday through Monday morning:

As always, updated weather information can be heard on the Minnesota Public Radio 

, and you’ll also see updated weather info on the MPR News 

On Thursday, I told you about the temperature extremes that we have seen at the Minnesota State Fair over the years. Let’s look at rainfall.

The Minnesota State Climatology Office has compiled 

 about our official Twin Cities temps and rainfall during past Minnesota State Fairs. Here are some State Fair rainfall highlights, from the Climatology Office:

We have yet to see any rain at the Minnesota State Fair this year.

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:49 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

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This has been a nice stretch of weather for Minnesota and western Wisconsin.  Rain chances in the metro area hold off until late Sunday, but western Minnesota could see some showers as early as Sunday morning.

A dry Saturday; rain chance holds off until late Sunday in the metro area

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