Another chilly day is on tap Thursday with a mix of clouds and sun. Temps dip more Friday into the weekend with the chilly pattern persisting into next week.
Recent rain and warm weather has forced the postponement of the Gunflint Mail Run, the first sled dog race of the season in Minnesota, originally planned for Jan. 11. Organizers will continue to assess trail conditions and hope to run the race in February.
The return of winter as temperatures continue to drop in the start of 2025. Light flurries are possible with the arrival of the cold air, though no significant snowstorms are expected in the near future.
The year 2024 was marked by extreme weather events, with a combination of persistent drought, record-breaking floods, excessive rainfall and some of the warmest temperatures ever recorded across the state.
We'll ring in the new year with below-average temperatures, ranging from the teens to single digits. As the weekend approaches, temperatures will continue to fall, with highs expected to be at least 10 degrees below the seasonal average.
High pressure to the north will usher in northwesterly winds, helping to clear the fog and usher in colder, more winterlike temperatures just in time for New Year's Day. The forecast remains dry throughout the week. A weather system may affect the region next weekend.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. in time for the new year. Minor disruptions to radio communications are also possible.
Fog and clouds will again blanket the state Monday along with one last mild day. Rain and snow will develop for southwestern Minnesota and temperatures take a dive for all this week.
Persistent fog and cloud cover will linger through Sunday night into Monday morning with fog thickening in some areas and significantly reducing visibility. We’ll experience one last mild day before northwest winds gradually bring cooler temperatures as we head into the New Year.
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