Today’s Minnesota Weather: Mild Conditions Across the State for December 7, 2024

Minnesota experiences unseasonably mild temperatures with varied conditions across regions on December 7, 2024.

Mild Temperatures and Light Rain Expected in Duluth

Duluth — Issued by the National Weather Service at 5:48 AM CST on November 8, 2024.

Duluth is set to experience above-normal temperatures, with highs reaching the mid-40s to lower 50s. Winds will be lighter compared to previous days, providing a pleasant atmosphere. Residents can expect dry conditions today and into Saturday morning.

• Saturday Afternoon into Sunday Night: Light rain is anticipated to develop later Saturday afternoon, continuing into Saturday night, with chances lingering in spots into Sunday night. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light.
• Early Next Week: Another chance for light rain arrives between Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Chilly Start with Light Snow Possible in Grand Forks

Grand Forks — Issued by the National Weather Service at 6:53 AM CDT on October 31, 2024.

Grand Forks is experiencing a chilly morning, with temperatures well into the 20s, and teens north of the US Highway 2 corridor, marking the coldest morning for most locations north of this corridor thus far this season.

• Friday: There is a 30% chance for light snow or a wintry mix, although the potential for impacts is very low.
• Sunday and Monday: Rain is expected to move into the area between Sunday and Monday, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms.

Dry Conditions with Mild Temperatures in the Twin Cities

Twin Cities — Issued by the National Weather Service at 5:35 AM CST on November 14, 2024.

The Twin Cities are experiencing dry conditions, with temperatures topping out in the mid to upper 50s for the first half of the weekend. Rain has come to an end early this morning, with rainfall totals ranging from around 0.40 to 0.70 inches near the Minnesota/South Dakota border to just west of a line from St. Cloud to New Ulm.

• End of the Week: Dry conditions are expected to persist, with mild temperatures.
• Middle of Next Week: An unsettled, very active upper-level pattern is expected to bring the return of precipitation chances across the Upper Midwest.

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