Local weather view with fall color projections
Locally, Our weather will also focus attention onto the strong low pressure and cold front for Thursday which will cause windy conditions of 30 to 40MPH possibly gusting as high as 45MPH here in the local area. Behinds the winds, it also will be much cooler and dry with partly cloudy skies. Highs will in the low to mid 60s. lows Thursday night will be in the mid 40s. Friday should be sunny but cool, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, it will also still be breezy as well. With clear skies Friday Night, temperatures have the potential to reach light frosting range in the upper 30s in areas outside of larger cities of Austin, Winona, Rochester and Red Wing, in these areas lows should remain in the low 40s. The weekend should feature sunshine both Saturday and Sunday with highs in the mid 60s both days, and lows in the low to mid 40s, which will be perfect for fall color viewing! Based on current trends if leaves can hold up in Thursdays winds, it is likely that much of the central and northern part of the area will have moderate, or near moderate color by the weekend, and southern areas should at least be in the low color range.
Strong wind threat.
It looks likely that strong winds will occur tomorrow from this system. The primary wind direction will be Northwest 30 to 40MPH, with some gusts at times reaching 45MPH, It is possible there may be a few gusts over 45MPH outside of large the communities. The timing of the strongest winds will be in the afternoon. Winds this strong can cause issues, some possibly even being on the more significant side depending on the situation. Weakened Trees or branches may break, especially in the large communities and in woods where trees are closer together, loose objects will blow around if not secured. People in the local area should take time to secure loose objects before 10AM tomorrow.
Metro view.
For the Rochester Metro we can expect the windy conditions tomorrow as described above, winds have the chance to reach 45MPH even here in the city. See the wind threat section for possible impacts. besides these winds, Thursday will be, sunny and much cooler. Highs will be in the mid 60s with lows in the mid 40s, and Friday will also be much of the same for weather accept highs will be in the low 60s instead. Friday night will be chilly and has a chance to frost with lows in the upper 30s in outer city areas, inner city and Downtown will probably remain in the 40s and frost free. The weekend will be nice with lots of sunshine and highs in the mid 60s, and lows in the mid 40s both days. Fall color will likely increasing alot and should be approaching moderate levels in the metro by the weekend.
Thursday, Windy! Cooler, Sunny, Northwest winds of 30 to 40MPH, gusting to 45MPH at times. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Thursday Night, clear skies, lows in the low to mid 40s.
Friday, Cool and breezy, winds up to 30MPH possible, Sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Friday Night, Frost possible, Clear skies, with lows falling into the upper 30s to low 40s.
Saturday/Sunday, Sunshine, highs in the mid 60s, lows in the low to mid 40s.
Looking Ahead
Monday of the upcoming week looks sunny with much more mild temperatures. The mild temperatures with off and on cloudiness and sun lasts through Thursday the 6th, before a strong system passes through and looks to bring heavy rainfall potential to the area on Friday the 7th, behind it, it dries out and cools off, before another strong system pushes southeastward from Canada. The models have been particularly interesting with this one, saying that enough cold air may come down with in to bring rain, and even snow chances into Minnesota, even as far south as the local area on the the 13th of October. This is nothing to get worried or concerned about at this time because the models has not been consistent with this outcome, it could show a completely different scenario even tomorrow, so check back later.