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Wrapping up the fair with a weather win

Enjoy seasonable temperatures and a touch of late-summer humidity

State fair forecast through Labor Day
State fair forecast through Labor Day
NOAA via IDSS (Impact-Based Decision Support Services) forecast points

The streak of ideal state fair weather keeps rolling, with more sunshine and seasonable temps on the way. A few light rain showers are possible Friday, but nothing that should soak your cheese curds, or disrupt your fair day plans. Expect highs in the mid to upper 70s, a slight uptick in humidity, and light winds out of the east to southeast.

Cold front moving in – staying dry today

Our ‘back door’ cold front will slowly push southward throughout the day, but don’t expect much more than a few extra clouds, no rain is expected. The front will stall Thursday night through Friday night over the mid-Mississippi River Valley.

Surface analysis valid for Thursday 1 p.m.
Surface analysis valid for Thursday 1 p.m.
NOAA via Weather Prediction Center

Eastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, might see a few isolated showers Friday as a weak disturbance moves through.

State fair weather continues to shine

Our fantastic stretch of state fair weather rolls on. Temperatures through Labor Day will climb into the mid to upper 70s, right on track for this time of year, typical for late August and early September.

You’ll also start to feel a slight uptick in humidity, with dew points rising into the lower 60s. Still comfortable, but a bit more noticeable than earlier in the week.

Light east to southeast winds will continue through the weekend, all thanks to a large high-pressure system sitting just south of Hudson Bay. This setup is keeping skies mostly clear and conditions pleasant—perfect for enjoying everything the fair has to offer.

State fair forecast through Labor Day
State fair forecast through Labor Day
NOAA via IDSS (Impact-Based Decision Support Services) forecast points
Dew points through Labor Day
Dew points through Labor Day
NOAA via IDSS (Impact-Based Decision Support Services) forecast points