Weather and Climate News

Temperatures continue to run 10 to 20 degrees warmer across Minnesota through Wednesday. Then, a pattern change brings back rain and cools the state back into the 60s.
Sunshine and southerly winds warm most of Minnesota 10 to 20 degrees above average Tuesday, with a few 90s possible west.
Fall color 2021 running 1 to 2 weeks later than last year
The annual fall color progression is running later than last year in Minnesota. Our warm summer and early fall are likely the cause.
Some summery days this week; rain may hold off until Thursday
Temperatures will be warmer than normal for several more days. We have details on that, plus a fresh look at our rain chances later this week.
Above-average Monday temps, with plenty of sunshine
Our Monday afternoon highs will be a bit cooler than Sunday’s highs, but still well above average.
Temperatures more typical of summer continue across Minnesota most of our first full week of fall, with sunshine the first part of the week, then a few showers late in the week.
The first full week of fall brings a pleasant trend of 70s and 80s across most of Minnesota, with plenty of sunshine the first half of the week.
Feels-like-fall Saturday; summerlike Sunday and next week
A pleasant Saturday will lead us into an extended period of summerlike temperatures beginning on Sunday. Scattered rain showers could arrive later next week.
Sam is now a major hurricane but isn't likely to hit land
With wind speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour, Sam was a Category 3 hurricane and was expected to become a Category 4 by Sunday. But forecasters say it currently poses little threat to land.