Regional Weather View
A very mild end to the week is on tap for the Upper Midwest. Very warm conditions will bring temperatures as warm as 70s are possible in Iowa. Further north Middle 50s could be reached for the first time in Southern Minnesota and southern 2 3rds of Wisconsin with low 40s more likely well off to the north. Flood Watches have been posted in Minnesota due to a significantly ripening deep snowpack over the region. The snowpack-line is expected to move well into Minnesota and Wisconsin the next few days. A weak system will bring a threat of rain showers to the region on Thursday, this mainly looks light, Setting up for a dry and mild weather will continue right through the weekend.
Local View.
Locally we can expect a very mild end to the week right into the weekend! I am continuing to believe that most of the areas 8 plus inch snow cover will be gone by weeks end, especially now that it is very ripe, Minor flood issues could occur with this, ditch and lowland field/swamp flooding could all occur this weekend. Thursday will bring to us partly sunny skies, with a chance of light rain showers in the afternoon, but none of this will be much to worry about with amounts coming up to a 10th of an inch or less. Before the showers Thursday afternoon I believe temperatures will make it to the middle 50s. This would be especially possible if we get more sun then clouds. Friday will be partly sunny and dry with highs in the low 50s, and lows in the low 30s. Saturday will be very nice, It will be a day everyone should get outside! We will have mostly sunny skies with dry conditions and, and I believe highs will again have the chance to reach the low to middle 50s once again, setting up for a very mild night in the upper 30s Saturday Night!
Thursday, Very Mild Partly sunny with a chance of light rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the low mid 50s. Thursday Night, Mostly cloudy with lows in the low 30s.
Friday, Very Mild, Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s. Friday Night, Partly Cloudy with lows in the low 30s.
Saturday, Very Mild & Nice! Mostly Sunny with light winds and highs in the low to mid 50s Saturday Night, Mild lows in the mid 30s.
Looking Ahead
I am still watching Sunday as being the potential for a more significant rainfall event, Which is why I held from making a 4 day forecast. The models show a system bring rain showers to the area with maybe the treat for up to 3 quarters of an inch this will be something to watch as we progress through the week. The modems continue to show very mild temperatures lasting through the start of next week. With a another chances at a heavier rainfall even on Tuesday the 22nd. This comes with a cold front. It cools down slightly on Wednesday March 23rd but it shows us being dry by then limiting us any chances on snowfall. then towards the 26th of March the models a hinting at a very strong push of warm air from the west moving east, bringing a chance of light rain Saturday the 26th, then heavy rain on the 27th with warm temperatures, Following this system brings us a couple more chances at rain with cooler conditions, Overall the models are showing a more warm Spring-like rainy pattern through the rest of the month rather then a cool snowy one.