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Shower update: Wider coverage across northern Minnesota

Spotty light rain for southern Minnesota

NOAA HRRR model through tonight
NOAA HRRR model through tonight
NOAA via tropical tidbits

We need some rain across most of Minnesota now.

Rainfall across Minnesota is running between 10 and 50-percent of average. The driest areas are in northern Minnesota where just 10 to 25-percent of average rainfall has fallen in the past month.

Precipitation departure from average over the past 30 days
Precipitation departure from average over the past 30 days
Midwest Regional Climate Center

Today’s shower system is driving widely scattered rain showers in southern Minnesota. More widespread rains favor central and northern Minnesota where coverage and intensity will be higher through this evening.

NOAA HRRR model through tonight
NOAA HRRR model through tonight
NOAA via tropical tidbits

Overall rainfall totals may reach .5 inches in the northern half of Minnesota. The Twin Cities and southern Minnesota will be lucky to see .2 inches in some places.

Canadian model precipitation output through tonight
Canadian model precipitation output through tonight
Environment Canada via pivotal weather

Our next chance for meaningful rain favors Saturday night.

Warming trend next

Temperatures rise after today. Highs in much of Minnesota hover around the 70-degree mark the next few days. The first 80s of 2020 still appear ready to arrive next week.

Temperature forecast for Twin Cities
Temperature forecast for Twin Cities
NOAA via Weather Bell