Wintry mix spreads across Minnesota

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Saturday highs will be more typical of early October than early November.

Highs in 60s are on tap for roughly the southern two-thirds of Minnesota and most of western Wisconsin.  Parts of the metro area will reach the mid 60s, which is well above our average Nov. 6 Twin Cities high of 47 degrees. The northern third of Minnesota can expect Saturday highs in the 50s. It’ll be a bit breezy by afternoon. Far northeastern Minnesota (Cook County) could see a few scattered showers into early afternoon.

Minnesota fall colors are past peak in most areas. Many trees have dropped all of their leaves, but I’m still seeing an occasional tree that has just begun to show fall color.

My Thursday drive around the Minneapolis lakes revealed some pockets of fall color:

Sunday highs will reach the 60s in many areas, with 50s in northern Minnesota:

Sunday wind gusts will reach 16-22 mph in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with lighter winds to the northwest:

Forecast gusts are in knots, with 17 knots equal to 19.6 mph.

Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to reach the upper 50s on Monday, followed by mid 50s Tuesday, lower 50s Wednesday, upper 40s Thursday and upper 30s on Friday.

Several weather forecast models show a strong low pressure system moving across the upper Midwest from late Wednesday into early Friday. The precipitation from that system will probably start out as rain, then transition to wet snow at some point. Snow amounts will depend on the track, speed and strength of the low pressure system. Check forecast updates as we get closer to Thursday and Friday. 

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday:

You’ll want to turn clocks (those that don’t automatically adjust) back one hour before you go to sleep Saturday night.

In case you’re wondering, Linn County is in eastern Iowa, and includes Cedar Rapids.

You can hear my live weather updates on MPR News at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 4:39 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

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Ron Trenda

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This will be a gorgeous Saturday, with plenty of sunshine and October-ish temps. Some changes are on tap midweek and beyond.

A warm and gorgeous Saturday; flake chances late next week

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