by The Weather Podcast, Inc.
Good morning. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel 46 degrees. Feels pretty comfortable for early March, doesn't it?. Because we're about to trade this quiet weather for something much more active. Today's high hits 54 degrees in the Twin Cities under mostly sunny skies. Down south Here comes 59 degrees — nearly 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. Head north and it's cooler, topping out at 44 degrees with breezy northwest winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. Tonight stays mild, dropping to the mid to upper 30s statewide. Partly cloudy in the Twin Cities and south, but northern Minnesota sees snow developing after 9 P.M. Light accumulations expected up there — less than an inch. Tuesday brings the first real system of the week. The Twin Cities reach 47 degrees with a chance of rain after noon. Southern Minnesota hits 50 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Northern Minnesota? Just 32 degrees with snow continuing. Tuesday night is where things get interesting. Rain transitions to snow statewide. The Twin Cities could see 1 to 2 inches. Northern Minnesota adds another inch or two. There's even a brief window for freezing rain as temperatures hover near freezing — something to watch closely. Wednesday morning wraps up the snow with 1 to 2 inches across the Twin Cities. Highs climb to the low 40s statewide as skies clear. Looking ahead. Thursday brings another clipper system — rain mixing with snow again. Friday clears out but stays cool. Then this weekend? We're watching a potentially significant storm system. Models show heavy snow possible Saturday night into Sunday, with some suggesting 6 to 12 inches. Still five days out, so details will change, but it's worth keeping an eye on. Spring equinox is just 11 days away, but winter's not done with us yet. See you this afternoon.
Good afternoon. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Spring just knocked on the door and walked right in. We're hitting the warmest temperatures of the year so far, with most of the state climbing into the low 60s. That's 15 to 20 degrees warmer than we'd expect for early March — the kind of day where you actually want to open the windows. Down in the Twin Cities. Here comes 63 degrees this afternoon under partly sunny skies. Southwest winds around 10 miles an hour are bringing in this mild air. Tonight drops to 43 with clouds building in. Southern Minnesota gets the best of it. Highs reach 62 degrees with mostly sunny conditions. Tonight stays mild around 44. Up north, you're still enjoying the warmth but a bit more subdued. Highs near 53 with partly sunny skies. There's a slight chance of light rain this afternoon as a quick system passes through. Tonight dips to 37. Monday brings a cooldown as a dry front slides through. The Twin Cities hit 56 under mostly sunny skies. Southern areas reach 61, while northern spots top out around 44. Tuesday starts quiet, but by Tuesday night Here comes rain changing to snow. One to 2 inches possible. Wednesday continues the snow chance before clearing. Another round arrives Thursday night into Friday — this one could pack more punch. And next weekend? Yet another system brings snow chances Saturday night. One more thing — clocks spring forward tonight. You lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of evening daylight. We're picking up over 3 minutes of daylight each day now, with the spring equinox just 12 days away. See you this evening.
Minnesota weather update for midday
Good morning. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you're feeling mid-30s. But hold onto that number, because by this afternoon? We're hitting the low to mid-60s. That's our warmest day of the year so far — running about 20 degrees above normal for early March. Southwest winds are doing all the work, shoving warm air straight statewide. Down in the Twin Cities, you'll peak at 63 degrees by mid-afternoon. Southern Minnesota near Rochester hits 62. Push north toward Duluth and you're still looking at a comfortable 53 degrees. Not bad for March. Tonight stays mild. Partly cloudy with lows in the mid-40s across the metro and southern areas. Northern Minnesota drops to 36. West winds around 10 miles an hour. Monday cools things down but keeps it pleasant. Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s for the Twin Cities and southern regions. Northern Minnesota settles into the mid-40s. Light northwest winds. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Tuesday starts the shift. Rain develops Tuesday afternoon, flipping to snow overnight into Wednesday morning. Here comes 1 to 2 inches possible, mainly north and east of the metro. Wednesday morning brings lingering snow showers before clearing out. Thursday stays quiet with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. Then another system rolls in Thursday night into Friday — this one looks more organized with better accumulation potential. Worth keeping an eye on. Next weekend could bring another round of snow. The pattern stays active through mid-March. One more thing — clocks spring forward tonight. You'll lose an hour of sleep, but we're gaining daylight. Sunrise tomorrow is at 7:40 A.M., sunset at 15 degrees:10 P.M. Enjoy the warmth today while it lasts. See you this afternoon.
Good morning. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you might feel winter's last gasp. But don't let it fool you. We woke up to a light dusting—just a tenth of an inch—but the sun is fighting back hard. That southwest wind isn't just blowing; it's importing a serious warm-up. Down in the Twin Cities, shake off that a chance of flurries before 8 A.M. After that, it's pure sunshine and a climb to 43 degrees. Tonight is the real surprise—lows only drop to 38. You're basically sleeping in spring. By Sunday afternoon. Here comes 63 degrees. That isn't just nice; it's 20 degrees above normal. Northern Minnesota has a slower thaw. Watch for a shot of light snow until 8 A.M. Highs top out near 39, but that wind shifts later. Sunday hits 51 degrees, though gusts to 35 miles an hour will make it feel brisk. Southern Minnesota deals with the messiest start. You've a showers mixing with freezing drizzle and patchy fog before 9 A.M. Take it slow on the roads. Once that clears, you hit 38 today, then ride that same wave to 63 degrees on Sunday. Heads up near Lake Superior—gale warnings are in effect tonight. Winds gusting to 40 miles an hour along the North Shore could build waves to 8 feet by 8 P.M. Looking ahead, the rollercoaster continues. Tuesday brings a chance of snow—1 to 3 inches possible up north—before we cool back to the 30s by Wednesday. Enjoy the weekend gift. We're gaining 3 minutes of daylight every day now. See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.
Good morning. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel 44 degrees with gray skies overhead. Enjoy that mild air while it lasts, because we've got a wild 24 hours ahead. Rain is already here this morning. And it brought friends. Southern Minnesota woke up to thunderstorms rumbling through before dawn — heavy downpours and lightning to start your Friday. That activity pushes north through mid-morning, then we catch our breath this afternoon. But the break is short. Another round of storms fires up late afternoon into evening. The Twin Cities could see showers and thunderstorms before 3 P.M., with the heaviest stuff ramping up through the evening. Northern Minnesota stays mostly rain with some fog mixed in — visibility dropping to a quarter mile in spots. Down south, temperatures climb to 59 degrees before everything changes. Tonight brings the dramatic shift. A cold front sweeps statewide. And rain flips to a wintry mix. Western Minnesota sees the changeover first — freezing rain and sleet mixing with snow after midnight. The Twin Cities follows a few hours later, with that messy mix arriving before dawn Saturday. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch are possible out west, with snow totals around an inch statewide. Saturday morning could be slick, especially on untreated roads. Temperatures drop to the low 30s overnight, then climb back to the mid-40s by afternoon as skies clear. The weekend rebound is impressive. Sunday brings sunshine and 61 degrees in the Twin Cities — 51 up north, 63 down south. Monday stays mild in the 50s before another system brings rain and snow chances Tuesday into Wednesday. Charge your phone and top off the gas tank before tonight. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you're feeling 46 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Enjoy it while you can, because Friday's about to get messy. In the next 24 hours. The Twin Cities hit 55 this afternoon with partly sunny skies and southeast winds around 5 to 10 miles an hour. Tonight drops to 44 with rain showers rolling in after 3 A.M. Friday delivers steady rain all day. High near 56 before temperatures take a nosedive. Up north, it's a different story. Northern Minnesota struggles to 33 this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and gusty northeast winds around 15 miles an hour. Tonight stays cloudy with areas of fog and possible freezing drizzle. Friday brings rain likely, peaking around 42 before the cold crashes in. Down south, you've got the best deal today. Southern Minnesota reaches 53 degrees and partly sunny. Tonight clouds build with rain showers after 3 A.M. Friday sees showers and thunderstorms, especially before 1 P.M. High near 62 before the bottom drops out. Here's where Friday night gets tricky. Rain transitions to a wintry mix, then snow by Saturday morning. The Twin Cities could see thunderstorms before 2 A.M., then rain and snow showers. Low around 32. Expect slippery travel Saturday morning statewide. Saturday clears out with highs in the low to mid 40s after morning snow tapers. Sunday turns gorgeous — mostly sunny with highs near 62 in the Twin Cities. Monday stays pleasant with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s. Then Tuesday brings another chance for mixed precipitation as temperatures cool. Wednesday sees possible snow showers with highs in the upper 30s. Spring equinox arrives in two weeks, but winter's not done yet. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you stepped outside at sunrise, you probably couldn't see much past your driveway. Dense fog has swallowed central Minnesota whole this morning, thick enough to earn us advisories until noon. We're sitting at 40 degrees under that murky blanket. Up near Duluth and the North Shore, freezing drizzle is turning roads into skating rinks. Take it slow up there. In the next 24 hours. Now here's where Minnesota gets interesting today. The Twin Cities climbs to 55 degrees — that's spring-jacket weather. Southern Minnesota hits 53. But push north and it's a completely different day. Northern Minnesota barely scratches 33 degrees. That fog isn't budging. And a biting northeast wind at 15 miles an hour makes it feel like 13 this morning. Your jacket choice depends entirely on which direction you're headed. Tonight, rain arrives after 3 A.M. Lows hold in the mid-40s across the metro and south. The north stays colder, around 29. Friday's the main event. A potent storm rolls through with rain and thunderstorms — some could pack a punch, especially down south. Highs push upper 50s to low 60s. Then Friday night, cold air crashes the party and flips everything to snow. Northern areas pick up a slushy inch or two. The transition zone might see some ice mixed in. The weekend calms down. Saturday clears out with highs in the mid-40s. Sunday warms to 62. Monday could hit 65 degrees in southern Minnesota before another system arrives Tuesday with mixed precipitation and cooler air. One more thing — we're gaining over three minutes of daylight today. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. Tonight's full moon will punch through those breaking clouds if you catch it. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. That milky, washed-out sky you're seeing? That's moisture trapped near the ground. And it's setting the stage for a foggy night. We're sitting at 43 degrees right now under partly cloudy skies. But the real story is what's coming. A spring storm that means business. In the next 24 hours. Tonight, fog spreads across much of the state. A Dense Fog Advisory is already in effect for central Minnesota until noon Thursday. Visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less. Lows hold in the mid-30s. Thursday brings another mild day once the fog lifts. The Twin Cities reaches 54 degrees. Southern Minnesota tops out around 53. Head north though. And it's a different feel. Grand Marais and the Arrowhead stay in the lower 30s with that northeast wind off Lake Superior. Thursday night into Friday morning, our storm arrives. Rain spreads north. And thunderstorms are likely across southern Minnesota. Some could be strong Friday evening. Rainfall totals of a half-inch to an inch are expected. Northern Minnesota sees rain Friday, then a transition to snow Friday night with a few inches possible. The weekend? A roller coaster. Saturday cools to the 40s. Then Sunday and Monday surge back into the 60s — nearly 20 degrees above normal for early March. Winter makes a return by midweek next week. Tonight's full moon will be fighting through the fog. Sunrise is at 6:47. We're gaining over three minutes of daylight each day now. And the spring equinox is just two weeks away. Take it slow on the roads tonight if you're heading out. That fog can sneak up on you fast. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Minnesota. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you might bump into your own mailbox. We're sitting at 34 degrees with visibility down to a quarter mile or less across much of the state. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through mid-morning for western and southern Minnesota. Take it slow on the roads. In the next 24 hours. Here's the good news. That fog lifts by 9 A.M. and behind it? A preview of spring. Highs today reach 55 degrees in the Twin Cities. Southern Minnesota hits 54. Head north and you'll see 48 degrees — still remarkably mild for early March. We're running about 15 degrees above normal right now. Tonight, patchy fog returns after 3 A.M. Lows dip to 36 in the metro and southern Minnesota, but northern areas drop to 25. Thursday looks similar. Morning fog gives way to partly sunny skies. Highs again in the low-to-mid 50s. But Friday. That's when things get interesting. A classic early spring system arrives with widespread rain and possible thunderstorms. Some spots could see over an inch of rain. The rain transitions to snow Friday night into Saturday morning across the north. The five-day outlook shows this warm stretch continuing through Monday, when southern Minnesota could push 67 degrees. Then reality checks back in by midweek. In Quick notes, tonight's full moon rises through clearing skies. And we're gaining over three minutes of daylight each day now — spring equinox is just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.