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Expect filtered sunshine and temperatures in the low to mid-60s this Saturday. Rain showers may develop north of Interstate 94 into Sunday. A surge of cooler Canadian air will bring temperatures down to the mid-50s for Sunday.

Temperatures for Saturday are looking to warm into the mid to upper 60s for central through southern Minnesota. In northern Minnesota, temperatures will be cooler, reaching the 50s, due to increased cloud cover and chances of rain.

A cold front will move southeast across the state late Saturday, bringing rain chances (primarily north of Interstate 94) and increased northwesterly winds.

Our winds will become quite strong on Sunday, gusting over 30-35 mph. 

From Sunday through Tuesday, we can expect temperatures to be below average for the first time in a month. Highs in the 40s and 50s expected statewide. 

Cool Canadian air will move in following the weekend's cold fronts. High pressure will clear the skies, calm the winds, and bring the coldest temperatures to the metro area since April 20th.

Temperatures on Tuesday morning are expected to fall into the 20s and 30s. The immediate metro area may stay above the freezing mark, but look for an end to our growing season for a large portion of the state. 

Next week, we anticipate a significant shift in weather patterns. Previously, a high-pressure system in the western United States redirected our main storm track into Canada. However, models are now showing a developing low-pressure system in the eastern Pacific.

If this low-pressure system continues its path into the United States, we might experience a wet weather pattern by late next week. 

Mandy Thalhuber

Author

Expect filtered sunshine and temperatures in the low to mid-60s this Saturday. Rain showers may develop north of Interstate 94 into Sunday. A surge of cooler Canadian air will bring temperatures down to the mid-50s for Sunday.


NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Forecast simulated radar Saturday morning through Sunday morning

NOAA via Pivotal Weather

Wind speeds Saturday 10 p.m. to Sunday 7 p.m. 

NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

Upper level pattern Wednesday morning through Friday night

Seasonal temperatures for Saturday; cooler on Sunday.

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