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Twin Cities Weekend Outlook
After several days of very chilly weather, temperatures will be milder into early next week with highs warming into the 30s. It'll be nearly +10F warmer than average on Monday and Tuesday with a rain/snow mix possible on Monday.
Wintry Mix on Monday
The weather outlook from AM Sunday to AM Tuesday shows our next storm system moving through with a rain/snow mix. There could be a slushy coating across parts of central and northern Minnesota with areas of light rain across far southern Minnesota.
Precipitation Potential
The precipitation potential through Tuesday shows around 0.10" to 0.20" of liquid possible through early next week, some of which will fall in the form of rain and snow.
Snowfall Potential
The snowfall potential through early next week shows a slushy coating possible across the northern part of the state through early next week. Some locations in the northeastern part of the state could see 1" to 2", while folks in the southern part of the state will stay snow accumulation free.
Still Cold This Week, But Much Warmer This Weekend
Here's the 850mb temperature anomaly through next week, which shows above average temperatures moving through in waves. We should have an extended period of milder than average weather through about mid February.
Extended Temperature Outlook
The NBM extended temperature outlook for Minneapolis shows a stretch of milder weather in place through at least mid month. Highs will likely warm into the 30s several days with overnight lows in the 10s and 20s, which will be quite a bit warmer than average. Wednesday could see a high temperature approaching 40F!
Snow Depth
As of Friday, February 3rd, the MSP Airport recorded 10" of snow on the ground. Meanwhile, there's nearly 2ft of snow on the ground in Duluth, across northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan. Meanwhile, nearly 1.5ft of snow is on the ground in International Falls. With several days of warmer weather on the horizon, our snow pack will take a bit of a hit, so get out there and enjoy while it's still around.
Seasonal Snowfall
Taking a look at snowfall since July 1st, many locations have seen above average amounts so far this season, but folks from near Sioux Falls to the Twin Cities and towards Duluth are nearly 20" to 30" above average this month. 55.5" of snow has fallen at the MSP Airport, which is the 5th snowiest start to any season on record.
Twin Cities Weather Outlook For Sunday
The weather outlook for the Twin Cities on Sunday, February 5th shows a high temp approaching 30F, which will be nearly +5F above average for this time of the year. We'll have a mix of clouds and sun with lighter NW winds.
Weather Outlook on Sunday
Temps across the region on Sunday will warm into the 20s and 30s, which will be nearly +5F above average for this time of the year. We will also see a mix of clouds and sun through the day.
Meteograms For Minneapolis
The weather outlook for the Twin Cities through the day Sunday shows temps starting in the low/mid 20s in the morning with highs approaching the freezing mark in the afternoon. Northwesterly winds will be gusty at times around 10mph to 15mph.
Hourly Feels Like Temps
Feels like temps on Sunday will be chilly in the morning around the mid 10s, but will be in the mid 20s by the afternoon.
Weather Outlook
Here's the weather outlook through next week. At this point we don't have any major systems on the horizon close to home, but there could be a little precipitation early next week and again late next week. Stay tuned...
Extended Temperature Outlook For Minneapolis
The extended temperature outlook for Minneapolis into next week shows a nice mild trend with highs warming into the 30s, which will be nearly +5F to +15F above average at times. After a stretch of well below average (and subzero) temps, this will feel significantly warmer than it has been.
Extended Weather Outlook For Minneapolis
The extended weather outlook for the Twin Cities shows much warmer weather in place with a chance of light precipitation on Monday and again late next week. The next 7 days should be a breeze with no major snow storms or subzero temps.
8 to 14 Day Temperature Outlook
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, the 8 to 14 day temperature outlook shows cooler than average temperatures across much of the Southwestern US, but warmer than average temperatures will settle in across the eastern and especially the northeastern part of the nation.
8 to 14 Day Precipitation Outlook
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, the 8 to 14 Day precipitation outlook shows more active weather in place across the nation and especially across the Central US.
Happy National Weatherperson's Day!
By Todd Nelson, filling in for Douglas.
Happy National Weather Person's Day! Who knew there was a day dedicated to that? Today commemorates the birthday of John Jeffries, who was considered one of America's first weather observers, keeping weather records in the late 1700s and early 1800s. A quick thank you to all my fellow colleagues in the meteorology field. Keep on keepin' on!
Yesterday's high temp was nearly 40 degrees warmer than it was on Friday morning. If you happened to step outside, it felt significantly warmer than it did all of last week. Try telling a Floridian that subfreezing temps feel 'nice' - LOL.
Wait times at the car wash this weekend rivaled that of trying to get your favorite Sweet Martha's Cookie during the State Fair. Believe it or not, we're less 30 weeks until the start of the Great Minnesota Get Together!
Well above average temperatures continue into the first full week of February with a rain snow mix likely tomorrow. A few communities could see a slushy coating up north, but nothing major. Highs on Wednesday could reach 40F? Wow!
Extended Forecast
SUNDAY: Partly sunny & pleasant. Winds: WNW 5-10. High: 30.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy and quiet. Winds: W 5-10. Low: 18.
MONDAY: Breezy with a rain & snow mix. Winds: SE 15-30. High: 36.
TUESDAY: Gusty winds. Gradual clearing. Winds: W 10-25. Wake-up: 29. High: 35.
WEDNESDAY: More sunshine and milder. Winds: SSE 10. Wake-up: 26. High: 40.
THURSDAY: Windy. Increasing snow potential. Winds: NW 15-30. Wake-up: 26. High: 35.
FRIDAY: Lingering flakes. Nippier wind. Winds: NNW 10-20. Wake-up: 16. High: 27.
SATURDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. Nothing rough. Winds: SSW 10-15. Wake-up: 13. High: 29.
This Day in Weather History
February 5th
1834: Unseasonably mild temperatures are felt at Ft. Snelling with a high of 51.
Average High/Low for Minneapolis
February 5th
Average High: 25F (Record: 51F set in 2005)
Average Low: 10F (Record: -27F set in 1979)
Record Rainfall: 0.52" set in 1908
Record Snowfall: 7.5" set in 1908
Sunrise/Sunset Times for Minneapolis
February 5th
Sunrise: 7:27am
Sunset: 5:26pm
Hours of Daylight: ~9 hours & 59 minutes
Daylight GAINED since yesterday: +2 Minutes & 39 Seconds
Daylight GAINED since Winter Solstice (December 21st): ~ 1 hour & 12 minutes
Moon Phase for February 5th at Midnight
0.5 Days After Full Moon
"12:29 p.m. CST - Usually, the heaviest snows fall in this month. Hunting becomes very difficult, and hence to some tribes this was the Full Hunger Moon."
National High Temps on Sunday
Temperatures on Sunday will be milder across much of the nation with highs running nearly +5F to +15F above average. It'll be a little cooler along the Wester Coast, where areas of rain and snow will be possible.
National Weather Outlook Sunday
The weather outlook for Sunday keeps lingering light snow showers in place across the Great Lakes Region. There will also be rain and snow showers in the Western US, but much of the rest of the nation will be dry.
National Weather Outlook
Weather conditions across the Central US will be MUCH quieter than it was earlier this week. However, areas of rain and snow will move through the Western US through the weekend with a rain/snow mix possible in the Upper Mississippi Valley on Monday.
Extended Precipitation Outlook
According to NOAA's Weather Prediction Center, the extended precipitation outlook shows heavier amounts in the Southern US. There will also be heavier pockets of precipitation in the Western US.
Snowfall Potential
According to the ECMWF (European model), heavy snow will be found across much of the high elevations in the Western US. There will also be decent snowfall potential in the across parts of the Northern New England States.
Climate Stories
"CLIMATE CHANGE MAY DRIVE FUNGI TO HARM OUR BODIES"
This increases its number of genetic changes, some of which might presumably lead to higher heat resistance, and others perhaps toward greater disease-causing potential. Bacteria and viruses have been drivers of deadly global pandemics and annoying infections. But the pathogens we haven't had to reckon with as much—yet—are the fungi. Pathogenic fungi (Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, and others) are notorious killers of immune-compromised people. But for the most part, healthy people have not had to worry about them, and the vast majority of the planet's potentially pathogenic fungi don't do well in the heat of our bodies. But all that may be about to change. The findings show that higher heat makes more of the fungus' transposable elements, or jumping genes, get up and move around within the fungal DNA, leading to changes in the way its genes are used and regulated. The findings appear in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"Planting More Trees in Cities Would Save Thousands of Lives, Scientists Say"
"Planting more trees in urban areas to lower summertime temperatures could decrease deaths directly linked to hot weather and heatwaves by a third, researchers said Wednesday. Modelling found that increasing tree cover to 30 percent would shave off 0.4 degrees Celsius (0.7 degrees Fahrenheit) locally, on average, during hot summer months, they reported in The Lancet. Of the 6,700 premature deaths attributed to higher temperatures in 93 European cities during 2015, one-third could have been prevented, according to the findings. Currently, just under 15 percent of urban environments in Europe, on average, are covered by some kind of foliage. The study is the first to project the number of premature deaths due to higher temperatures in cities that could be prevented by additional tree cover, said lead author Tamara Iungman, a researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)."
See more from Science Alert HERE:
"More Than 400,000 Texans Without Power Amid Dangerous Winter Storm"
"Central Texas has been frozen since earlier this week after an Arctic front rolled into the Southern U.S. Parts of central, west, and north Texas and nearby states Arkansas and Tennessee were under ice storm warnings, per the National Weather Service Prediction Center. The freezing temperatures and sleet should end by this weekend. "The prolonged and damaging ice storm that has impacted a large region from Texas to Tennessee is forecast to finally come to an end today as a final surge of moisture slides eastward," the NWS said. "Highs will return into the 40s and 50s by Friday, likely eliminating any icy concerns." "FINALLY beginning to see some clearing on radar. Road conditions will slowly improve as we climb into the mid 30s today. Slick spots will persist overnight but widespread improvement is expected tomorrow. Allow for extra travel time today. It's still slushy!" the Fort Worth National Weather Service account tweeted Thursday."
