Weather and Climate News

Tracking rainfall chances through Friday
Expect scattered rain and a little thunder Thursday and Friday.
Minnesota’s recent warm trend continues Wednesday, then a pattern change brings more clouds and rain to the state, and slowly returns temperatures to seasonable levels.
Wednesday brings another day with highs more typical of July than late September, but clouds and rain start moving in from the west that point to cooler weather.
September summer continues Wednesday
Temperatures hit 90 degrees again today in western Minnesota — in the last week of September.
La Niña watch: Mild fall with closer to average winter ahead?
A weak La Niña event this winter could signal a more rigorous winter for Minnesota. But it’s bucking the strong trend of milder winters overall caused by climate change.
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.