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Weak cold front brings dry air, breezy winds for Saturday

Warm stretch continues into early October

Wind speed and direction for Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wind speed and direction for Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
NOAA via Pivotal Weather

Saturday’s weather will be shaped by a passing weak cold front, bringing gusty winds and lower humidity levels. These conditions will raise fire weather concerns, particularly across northern Minnesota.

Breezy, dry Saturday ahead

A barely noticeable weak cold front has moved through the state, leaving behind breezy winds and falling relative humidity values.

Surface analysis for Saturday
Surface analysis for Saturday
NOAA via Weather Prediction Center

Northwest winds will persist through early Saturday afternoon, bringing occasional gusts of 20 to 25 mph.

Wind speed and direction for Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wind speed and direction for Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
NOAA via Pivotal Weather

Relative humidity levels will drop below 30% on Saturday, prompting fire weather concerns primarily across northern Minnesota. Fortunately, winds are expected to diminish by Saturday evening, helping to reduce the fire risk.

Fire weather conditions for Saturday
Fire weather conditions for Saturday
National Weather Service

Weekend temperatures will remain above average, with highs in the low 70s across most of the state on Saturday and mid to upper 60s expected in northeastern Minnesota.

Highs for Saturday
Highs for Saturday
National Weather Service

Sunday will be warmer, with highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s in western areas.

Highs for Sunday
Highs for Sunday
National Weather Service

Weather models indicate a prolonged dry period accompanied by continued late-summer warmth. Climate trends suggest that above-average temperatures will persist through early October.

NOAA 6 to 10-day temperature outlook
NOAA 6 to 10-day temperature outlook.
NOAA