When a mysterious pattern appeared on their radar screens Wednesday morning, hovering over Aitkin County, the staff at the National Weather Service in Duluth puzzled over what it might be.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s newly released winter outlook indicates the heavy precipitation Minnesota’s seen this year will continue as the weather chills, making for a relatively heavy snow season.
We’ll have a sun-splashed Thursday, with light winds. High temperatures will trend upward today and Friday, and the coming weekend will be much nicer than than last weekend. We have your fall color update and a look at flooding along the Red River.
Our Wednesday will be cool, but milder temps will spread our way on Thursday. The weekend is looking pretty good at this point, but some areas may see some rain late on Sunday. We have an update on the fall colors around Minnesota, as well as details about our crop progress in Minnesota.
At the northwest Minnesota town of Oslo, the Red River has risen to major flood stage. Elsewhere on the river’s northward path, the Red and many of its tributaries are reaching moderate flood stage.
Rain will fall Tuesday mainly on northern and central Minnesota. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy but dry. Look for sunshine on Thursday as warmer temperatures arrive for a few pleasant days.
This week will begin with a pleasant Monday blessed with light winds. Tuesday will be damp and cool. Warmer temperatures will head our way later in the week.
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