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A blustery, crisp Sunday with filtered sunshine.

Rain chances for northeastern Minnesota

Forecast for a few days
Upcoming forecast
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

A blustery fall day is expected, with northwest winds gusting up to 40 mph. Temperatures will stay below average in the mid-50s as we start the week. However, a warming trend is on the horizon, along with promising rain chances.

Gusty and brisk

With breezy northwest winds and cooler highs in the mid-50s, it will definitely feel like a cool, crisp fall day. Look for highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s across the state.

Highs for Sunday.
Highs for Sunday.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Winds will howl out of the northwest until late Sunday night, with gusts exceeding 40 mph.

Wind speed Sunday 7 a.m. through 10 p.m.
Wind speed Sunday 7 a.m. through 10 p.m.
NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

Welcomed showers continuing

Northeastern Minnesota recorded decent rain totals overnight, and the rain will persist into Sunday. The low-pressure system causing this precipitation is expected to move through the western Great Lakes.

  • Ely 1.10 inches

  • Biwabik 1.37 inches

  • Hoyt Lakes 1.26 inches

  • Two Harbors 1.10 inches

  • Tofte 1 inch

  • Silver Bay 1.23 inches

Rain showers will be confined to the northeastern and eastern parts of Minnesota on Sunday into early Monday. The bulk of the precipitation will remain focused over the North Shore and Iron Range areas, which are experiencing a severe drought and need the rain the most.

Forecast simulated radar Sunday 7 a.m. through Sunday 7 p.m.
Forecast simulated radar Sunday 7 a.m. through Sunday 7 p.m.
NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

Below-average temperatures will be followed by a warm-up

Temperatures will stay below average at the start of the work week, with highs in the 50s and 40s in the north until Tuesday.

Highs for Monday.
Highs for Monday.
NOAA

Cool Canadian high pressure will bring calm winds, clear skies, and some of the coldest air the Twin Cities has experienced since April 20th.

Canadian high pressure
Canadian high pressure
NOAA via Pivotal Weather

Widespread frost and freezing conditions are possible as temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s, Monday and Tuesday morning.

Temperatures Monday and Tuesday morning
Temperatures Monday and Tuesday morning
NOAA via Pivotal Weather

A shift in our weather pattern will introduce warm, southerly winds. Temperatures are expected to rise above average by Wednesday, with widespread highs reaching the 60s and low 70s by Thursday and Friday.

Temperatures Wednesday through Friday- 850 mb
Temperatures Wednesday through Friday- 850 mb
NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

Forecast models continue to show a strong signal for rain chances late next week into the weekend. Significant precipitation is possible across the state, which would be beneficial for alleviating the current drought situation.