Weather and Climate News

Showers wrap up early Sunday; sunshine returns on Monday
Cloudy skies and scattered showers will persist into Sunday morning as a low-pressure system tracks from southeastern Minnesota into central Wisconsin. Temperatures will cool briefly to seasonal averages on Monday, followed by a warm-up and breezy winds as the week wraps up.
Rain continues overnight into early Sunday
Rain chances will increase Saturday night into Sunday morning, on the backside of a low pressure system as it moves towards the Great Lakes region. Precipitation amounts of between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
On and off rain showers through the weekend
Cloudy skies are expected, with intermittent showers and drizzle from this afternoon through Sunday morning. Temperatures will remain at or above seasonal averages.
Sunshine and 50s for Friday; rain chances this weekend
Some rare November sunshine is on tap for our Friday. Temperatures continue to trend above our seasonal average with highs in the 50s expected. Our next weather system will bring some intermittent, light rain showers for the weekend.
Hints of snow emerging on the weather maps
A major November snow system has dumped tremendous snow in Colorado. The same system brings mainly rain to Minnesota this weekend.
Minnesota drought conditions improve
Minnesota's drought conditions are showing signs of improvement. Recent rounds of rainfall have helped alleviate some of the dryness, with a few areas seeing a reduction in drought severity.
Another foggy start followed by sunshine Thursday
Another morning of dense fog that will dissipate, paving the way for sunny skies Thursday. Gentle breezes with temperatures expected to reach the upper 40s, close to 50 degrees.
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