A holiday forecast that is no turkey
No big storms on the horizon, and temperatures remain mild
Other than a few flurries in northern Minnesota, the holiday stays quiet with a bit more sunshine returning. The extended forecast also remains dry, with no major storms to disrupt travel.
Persistent clouds plus areas of fog had temperatures barely budging Wednesday with most of the state stuck in the 30s all day.
By late Wednesday, a cold front approaching the state started moving in drier air and western Minnesota actually saw a little sunshine.
Thanksgiving forecast
Despite a cold front moving through the state on Thursday, this is going to be one of our quieter Thanksgivings weather-wise in recent years both on the holiday and through the holiday weekend.
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In 2019, Minnesota saw significant storms before and after Thanksgiving.
By comparison, the cold front this Thanksgiving is relatively dry and will even help break up the stubborn cloud layer somewhat. The only precipitation is a few bands of flurries moving across northern Minnesota that will bring no more than a dusting of snow throughout the day.
That part of the state also stays stuck under mostly cloudy skies.
For temperatures, overnight clouds kept the state mild, so Thursday morning lows ranged from the upper 20s north to low 30s south. Under cloudy skies, northern Minnesota only warms a couple degrees into the low 30s, while breaks of sunshine help push highs near 40 south.
This is slightly above average for the entire state.
Extended forecast
Behind Thursday’s front, highs dip a couple degrees Friday, with most of the state in the 30s, but under much more widespread sunshine.
A warm wind flow from the southwest sends temperatures soaring 10 to 15 degrees above average Saturday, with most of the state seeing 40s.
Sunday turns more brisk due to a cold front, which currently looks unlikely to bring precipitation, but should bring gusty winds.
The rest of next week also stays very tranquil with no major storms currently in the forecast. Meanwhile, temperatures remain near average as we head into December.
Here is that forecast for the Twin Cities:
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