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Warm Wednesday ahead of cooler air Thursday

Brighter skies later Thursday into Friday

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Forecast low-level temperature anomalies (departure from normal) early Wednesday through Friday
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, via Pivotal Weather

Fog and clouds will decrease some on Wednesday with more sunshine north and warm conditions statewide. Cooler, drier air moves in Thursday.

Warm Wednesday, cooler air Thursday; brighter skies ahead

Wednesday will be warm with sunshine for some of us. Morning fog will burn off and clouds will slowly decrease.

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Forecast visibility 6 a.m. through 2 p.m. Wednesday
College of DuPage weather lab

There are dense fog advisories posted through 10 a.m. for central and southwestern Minnesota.

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Dense fog advisories through 10 a.m. Wednesday
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via Pivotal Weather

Northern Minnesota will see more sun than southern Minnesota. Afternoon highs will be in the 70s for most. Those readings are 5 to 15 degrees above normal. It’s a fitting way to close out what’s been a warmer-than-normal month across the state.

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Forecast highs Wednesday
National Weather Service

Cooler and drier air is moving in Wednesday night behind the most recent storm system, dropping temperatures to more seasonable levels for Thursday into the weekend.

Highs Thursday will range from the mid-60s south to the upper 50s north.

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Forecast highs Thursday
National Weather Service

This will set us up for a chilly overnight Thursday night. The Twin Cities may finally officially drop below 50 degrees, coming about a month late.

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Forecast lows Thursday night
National Weather Service

The first weekend of October looks like a lovely autumn weekend overall. Highs will range from the low 60s south to mid 50s north.

A reinforcing cool front could touch off a spotty shower late Saturday. Otherwise we should see quite a bit of sunshine Friday into Saturday morning and Sunday.