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Seasonal temperatures, patchy fog overnight, quiet work week

80s with low precipitation chances

The week ahead.
The week ahead.
NOAA

Comfortable highs in the lower 80s expected this week with high pressure. Fog develops overnight and could reduce visibility at times. Air quality alert continues until noon on Monday.

Air quality alert until noon on Monday

Wildfire smoke aloft will continue through the early parts of Monday. An air quality alert will continue until noon on Monday for northern Minnesota. Central and southern Minnesota remain in the yellow (moderate) category.

Air quality forecast for Monday.
Air quality forecast for Monday.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

“...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.”

Canadian high pressure = sunny, quiet forecast

A ridge of high pressure over the Upper Midwest will continue to provide lots of sunshine, with just afternoon cumulus clouds developing through Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to remain seasonal in the lower 80s.

Highs for Monday.
Highs for Monday.
NOAA

Low temperatures will drop into the upper 50s to low 60s all week.

Lows for Sunday night.
Lows for Sunday night.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

As our high pressure system moves off to the east, we will see a gradual return of southerly flow. This will help bump those temperatures into the mid to upper 80s, possibly some low 90s by the weekend.

A small disturbance will come through on Thursday, sparking off a few showers. This feature is the only chance for precipitation in the forecast. Looks like a great start to the Minnesota state fair!

Forecast simulated radar Wednesday night through Thursday night.
Forecast simulated radar Wednesday night through Thursday night.
NOAA via College of DuPage Weather