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Late September fall color in Carver Park Reserve

Classic late September weather ahead

September 22, 2021 5:32 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

Expect very pleasant weather for most days in the next week across Minnesota. Friday may bring a few chilly showers.

30-day temperature outlook

Happy Autumn: Summer was warmest on record for Twin Cities

September 22, 2021 2:07 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

The past seven months have all been warmer than average in the Twin Cities and most of Minnesota.

Plenty of sunshine for the first week of fall

September 22, 2021 9:28 a.m.

By Nicole Mitchell

Fall begins Wednesday afternoon, which is appropriate because Minnesota will be in the midst of very seasonable weather for much of the week ahead.

Wednesday starts with a couple readings in the 20s

September 22, 2021 7:00 a.m.

By Nicole Mitchell

The final morning of summer starts chilly throughout the state and frosty in the Arrowhead, but 60s and 70s return by the afternoon.

Frost advisory

Frosty! First frost advisory of the season for parts of northern Minnesota

September 21, 2021 5:17 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

Some of northern Minnesota saw frost Saturday morning. Wednesday’s frost advisory is more widespread.

Rainfall totals Monday

Another soaker: More multi-inch rainfall reports

September 21, 2021 1:53 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

It was another good soaking Monday. Two to six inches of rain fell across our region.

Seasonable temperatures as fall begins Wednesday

September 21, 2021 8:39 a.m.

By Nicole Mitchell

Sunshine dominates the forecast most days through the weekend as Minnesota officially turns the corner from summer into fall.

Cooler weather for the last day of summer

September 21, 2021 6:55 a.m.

By Nicole Mitchell

Breezy northwest winds continue to draw cooler weather across Minnesota Tuesday, putting highs in the 60s.

Twin Cities area forecast at a glance

Storms leave heavy rain and some severe weather; sunshine and cooler this week

September 20, 2021 5:30 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

Multi-inch rainfall in northern Minnesota. Severe weather in southeast Minnesota.

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. includes southeast Twin Cities

September 20, 2021 2:10 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

A severe thunderstorm watch includes parts of southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin.