Regional weather view.
In what appears to be a more active time ahead setting up for the Upper Midwest. a couple of systems look to produce snow across parts of the Upper Midwest. The 1st one will be fairly light on Thursday mainly across Minnesota and Wisconsin, along with parts of Northeast Iowa. A sharp cut off from cold air in Northwest Minnesota, to mild air south of there will exist. Temps in Northwest areas of the region will struggle to reach the upper teens for highs. While most other areas should get into the middle 30s to as warms as the middle 40s. Then the weekend another system approaches that is still in big question as to what areas will get what. But it appears someone in the Upper Midwest will receive some good snowfall. Right now it is targeting Western Iowa, Southeastern Minnesota and Western and Northern Wisconsin.
Local weather view.
Locally for the area we can expect some colder conditions with light snow developing Thursday Morning with a system and arctic front passing through, The light snow will last through the afternoon, but will be light in nature, and accumulations will be light only half inch up to 1 inch. Still people should remember their winter driving skills should snow accumulated on roads, and with highs in the mid 30s, it could. Lows will be the coldest of the season so far behind the front, clear skies will take place allowing lows to fall to the lower to mid to mid 10s Thursday night. Friday we will have cold sunshine and it will be dry. Highs will be in the low to mid 30s. with lows in the mid 20s Friday night.
Weekend Snowstorm Potential!
There is the potential for a weekend significant snowstorm here in Southeastern Minnesota. Take note that even though changes are likely to take place, the models have been trending this long enough that it is worth mentioning even though past systems have missed us. The models right have been trending center of the system to pass near the Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin boarder. Which would put some of the highest totals possible exceeding 6 inches right here in Southeastern Minnesota. The storm it’s self is still in question becuase if the track shifts northward, which some models have shown, rain would mix in and totals would be less. Still it is looking likely that precip in the form of at least some snow will fall this weekend. Sunday when the storm passes will likely be the coldest day of the season so far with highs not rising out of the 20s and lows in the 10s. Stay closely monitored to weather outlets for more details. Otherwise I will be updating this as needed.
Thursday, Breezy and Mostly cloudy with light snow in the morning and afternoon. Light accumulations of half inch to and inch likely. Highs in the low to mid 30s. Winds could gust to 25MPH Thursday Night, Cold! Clear skies with lows in the low to mid 10s.
Friday, Not as breezy with chilly sunshine. Highs in the low to mid 30s. Friday Night, Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.
Saturday/Sunday, Weekend snowstorm in question, but precip looking likely Saturday. Highs in the mid 30s. lows in the upper 20s. Sunday Cold! Highs in mid to upper 20s with lows in the mid to upper 10s.
Looking Ahead
December comes in with a much more wintery-like pattern setting up. The start and beginning of next week look far more colder and snowy then it has been in past weeks. Highs will probably be in the low 20s some days with lows approaching the single digits. as arctic air shifts southeast. There may be another round of light snow on Monday with the arctic air. It looks slightly warmer for midweek Wednesday, before another system weak system brings more chances of snow Thursday. The models then hint at another stronger type system bringing possibly more snow to the region on the weekend of the 11th. After that it dries out and remains cool with off and on chances for light snow through the 16th.
Locally for the area we can expect some colder conditions with light snow developing Thursday Morning with a system and arctic front passing through, The light snow will last through the afternoon, but will be light in nature, and accumulations will be light only half inch up to 1 inch. Still people should remember their winter driving skills should snow accumulated on roads, and with highs in the mid 30s, it could. Lows will be the coldest of the season so far behind the front, clear skies will take place allowing lows to fall to the lower to mid to mid 10s Thursday night. Friday we will have cold sunshine and it will be dry. Highs will be in the low to mid 30s. with lows in the mid 20s Friday night.