Rain returns Monday afternoon; chilly temps this week
It was nice to get some extra sleep Sunday morning, with the change back to Central Standard Time.
It'll take awhile to get used to the fact that the sun now sets before 5 p.m.!
Sunday night snow in northeastern Minnesota
Snow was falling over portions of northeastern Minnesota Sunday evening, with several more inches of snow possible in some areas before it ends later Sunday night.
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The National Weather Service continues a winter storm warning for portions of Cook county until 6 a.m. Monday, while a winter weather advisory runs until 6 a.m. Monday in the remainder of Cook county and much of Lake county:
Here are details of the winter storm warning:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
330 PM CST Sun Nov 4 2018
...SNOW CONTINUES BUT WILL DECREASE SOUTH TO NORTH TONIGHT...
MNZ021-050930-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181105T1200Z/
Southern Cook/North Shore-
Including the city of Grand Marais
330 PM CST Sun Nov 4 2018
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations late this
afternoon into tonight will range from 3 to 6 inches. Much
lighter amounts will occur close to Lake Superior. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph will also occur into the evening.
* WHERE...Southern Cook/North Shore County.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 511 in
either state.
And details of the winter weather advisory:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
330 PM CST Sun Nov 4 2018
...SNOW CONTINUES BUT WILL DECREASE SOUTH TO NORTH TONIGHT...
MNZ012-020-050930-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181105T1200Z/
Northern Cook/Northern Lake-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Including the cities of Isabella, Two Harbors, and Silver Bay
330 PM CST Sun Nov 4 2018
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations late this afternoon
and tonight will range from 2 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Northern Cook/Northern Lake and Southern Lake/North
Shore Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 511 in
either state.
Updated weather information can be heard on the Minnesota Public Radio Network, and you can see updated weather info on the MPR News live weather blog.
You can also check on weather updates from the Duluth office of the NWS.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will post road condition updates.
Rain returns on Monday
Rain is expected to move into southwestern and south-central Minnesota Monday morning, and then expand to the northeast. The rain is expected to spread over the Twin Cities metro area Monday afternoon.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern from Sunday evening through Monday evening:
The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the strength of the signal that returns to the radar, not to the amount of rain or snow.
Temperature trends
Monday highs will be in the 40s across most of Minnesota, with some 30s in the northeast:
Most of Minnesota will top out in the 30s on Tuesday, with some lower 40s southeast:
Twin Cities metro area highs are expected to be around 40 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Metro highs might only reach the low to mid 30s on Thursday and Friday.
It's time to find our warm coats!