Regional weather view
A cool weather pattern has set it’s self over the Upper Midwest. Cool, cloudy and showery weather will be the main weather story at least the first part of the weekend. Sunday things will clear out but it will still be cool, Frost may even develop in parts of Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Monday is looking warmer in all areas with continued sunshine and dryness.
Local View
Note: this forecast has been updated due to the more likelyhood of frost on Sunday Night.
Locally this will not be the best weekend to do things outside, but it wont be the worst either. Sunday will be much brighter and warmer day as skies will be Sunny, as a result highs will warm into the low 60s, but with a chilly high pressure system bringing us the sunshine, it will allow for a cold overnight lows Sunday night, allowing for frost to develop across the entire area with a potential freeze or hard frost in the north. lows could fall as cold as the low 30s to upper 20s in traditional cold spots in Northern Washburn and northern Barron counties. South of highway 8, frost will still be likely, but not as hard as areas north. Low to Mid 30s will likely take place in the rest of the area. Monday, will bring sunshine and dry weather again with moderating temperatures. Highs will be in the mid 60s, with lows falling into the upper 30s to low 40s. There could be patchy frost again mainly north only.
Frost/Freeze plant information
Large/Small shade trees, shrubs and bushes. These should not be harmed by light frost conditions with temps above 32 because they have natural protection against late frosts in their new leaves. But temperatures in the upper 20s may temporarily damage new leaves.
Spring bulbs/Perennials, Most spring bulbs even while in bloom should be hardy enough to continue blooming through a more light frost lows above 32.F but a hard frost with lows in the upper 20s would likely put an end to blooms for the year, but the bulb it’s self will not be harmed. Most Perennials should be hardy, and just like trees/shrubs, will only be temporarily damage at temperatures in the upper 20s.
Annuals, Non-hardy annuals such as impatiens and marigold are significantly damaged even by light frosts, but hardy annuals like Pansy’s and snapdragons will not be harmed. With a hard frost with temps below 32.F most annual will either not survive, or are significantly damaged. Bring in or cover these overnight to prevent damage.
Sunday, Warmer, bright Sunshine with highs in the low 60s. Sunday Night, Cold, Clear skies frost possible especially north. Lows in the low 30s north, to mid to upper 30s south.
Monday, Sunny skies light winds, highs in the mid 60s. Monday Night Warmer, clear skies with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Looking Ahead
The long range forecast finally show us a long stretch of dry and sunny weather lasting through much of the upcoming week. Farmers will be glad to hear that temperatures will also be moderating as the days go by. It appears that dry weather can at least be promised from Sunday through Thursday of next week. Saturday into Monday the 21st to 24th a small storms system may try to bring a chance of showers, Temperatures look fair. then on Tuesday a warmer and more humid airmass tries to push north. Bringing with it more rain chances. Wednesday May 25th, looks a bit cooler but still fair, and heavy rain appears to be possible, before it starts to dry out as we approach the 29th on May. After that heat starts building in the west that may push east as we head into June.
Regional weather view