Weather and Climate News

It’s the time of year when meteorologists start scanning the medium-range forecast models for potential snowstorms.
Wind, record warmth Wednesday; weekend rain track shifts
Wednesday will be the peak of our warmth with highs well into the 70s across central and southern Minnesota. Gusty winds will blow from the south at 15-25 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph. Rain is possible Thursday night into the weekend but the heaviest area is shifting.
Record warm Wednesday and Wednesday night; rain develops Thursday night
Another very warm day Wednesday with highs in the 70s and 60s north. We’ll have sunshine filtered through high clouds with blustery south winds at 15-25 mph. Thursday will again be warm with rain showers possible Thursday night and a more significant weekend system.
Potential record warmth followed by soaking rains, cooler temperatures
High will be in the 60s and even low 70s Tuesday with warmer temperatures Wednesday, in the mid-70s across southern Minnesota. A significant storm system could bring soaking rains Thursday night into the weekend.
Warm first days of November; significant weekend storm system possible
High temperatures will be in the 60s and low 70s across Minnesota Tuesday with more sunshine. Wednesday will be even warmer. We’re looking at the potential for needed rainfall by the end of the week.