/Issued 3:56 PM CDT, Wednesday, September 24, 2014/
Weather Summary for September 24, 2014
Location: Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
A well defined upper level disturbance is tracking east/northeast through the Upper Midwest and Western Great Lakes Today. Mostly cloudy skies were common across the Northland Today with some showers especially over Northwest Wisconsin. With the clouds in place highs Today were cooler than the previous two days with 60s for most of us. Winds were out of the south at 10 to 20 mph.
Forecast Discussion for NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight (September 24)
Mostly cloudy skies will continue Tonight with some showers mainly over Northwest Wisconsin and the Arrowhead of Minnesota. There could be some clearing that takes place later in the night, but most of us should remain overcast. Lows will mainly be in the 50s with south or southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday and Thursday Night (September 25)
The upper level disturbance which is moving across the area Today will settle S/SE of the Northland this period. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are in the forecast with an outside chance of a shower during the day Thursday. Highs will be in the 60s and 70s with lows in the 50s to around 60. South or southeast winds are expected at 10 to 20 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Friday through Sunday (September 26-28)
Mainly dry weather can be expected Friday and Saturday as an upper level ridge of high pressure sets up over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 70s from Friday through Sunday with lows Friday Night and Saturday Night in the 50s to around 60. Note: It will be cooler especially along the North Shore of Lake Superior as southerly winds blow across the Western shore of the lake through this period.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: High.
(September 29-October 4)
A few showers are possible on the 29th-30th, and again toward the 2nd-3rd of October. Near to above average temperatures from the 29th-October 1st and near to possibly below average temperatures from the 2nd-4th of October.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Mostly cloudy. A few light showers or sprinkles possible. Low 53 to 58. Wind south to southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
.Thursday… Partly to mostly cloudy. High 63 to 68. Wind southeast at 10 to 20 mph.
.Thursday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 50 to 55.
.Friday… Partly cloudy. High 70 to 75.
.Friday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 53 to 58.
.Saturday… Partly cloudy. High 72 to 77.
.Saturday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 55 to 60.
.Sunday… Partly cloudy. High 70 to 75.
Normal temperatures for Today
High: 61
Low: 43
Sunrise Thursday: 6:59 AM CDT
Sunset Thursday: 7:00 PM CDT
Tim
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