Fall colors update; temperatures change dramatically into Friday
Large temperature swing within 24 hours
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Consistent temperatures have been a rarity in the forecast over the past two to three weeks. While we’ve seen temperatures consistently above normal, significant fluctuations have been the norm. So far in October, we’ve experienced three temperature swings of more than 10 degrees.
Thursday into Friday will mirror this pattern, with highs in the 80s on Thursday, followed by a drop of 10, 15 and even 20 degrees in some locations by Friday.
Another strong solar storm
It’s been an active few weeks with a series of solar storms. Another powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) struck Earth Thursday at 10:15 a.m. However, due to the timing of the cold front Thursday night, clouds may obstruct our view of the northern lights.
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 Threshold Reached: 2024 Oct 10 1549 UTC Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC Active Warning: Yes NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong NOAA Space
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude. Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
For those lucky enough to have clear skies, it should be quite the show!
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Fall colors really shining up north!
As we approach mid-October, vibrant hues of yellow, red and orange begin to peak. Central through northern Minnesota is at 75-100 percent peak color, while the Twin Cities is not quite there, only 25-50 percent.
The weather this weekend is showing a chance for showers north of interstate 94 late Saturday night, with an incoming cold front.
With 20 percent of the state currently experiencing a severe drought, the rain chances will be a welcome relief across the north, northeast.
Temperatures will fall below our average highs as much cooler air moves in and stays through the weekend.
