/Issued 6:34 PM CDT, Sunday, April 26, 2015/
Last week’s temperature departure map. Below average temperatures last week with dark green and light blue colors representing temperatures some 8-10 degrees colder than normal for the entire week. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center.
2 weeks ago we had temperature departures of 8 to 10+ degrees warmer than average, so quite the reversal took place last week. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center.
Last week’s precipitation departure map. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center.
Temperature and precipitation report for Duluth, Minnesota – Airport location
April 19-25, 2015
High temperatures:
4/19: 41F/10 degrees below normal
4/20: 38F/14 degrees below normal
4/21: 35F/17 degrees below normal
4/22: 41F/12 degrees below normal
4/23: 50F/3 degrees below normal
4/24: 40F/14 degrees below normal
4/25: 50F/4 degrees below normal
Low temperatures:
4/19: 36F/4 degrees above normal
4/21: 28F/4 degrees below normal
4/22: 27F/6 degrees below normal
4/23: 25F/8 degrees below normal
4/24: 35F/1 degree above normal
4/25: 32F/2 degrees below normal
Total precipitation: 0.58″
Normal: 0.61″
Departure: -0.03″ below normal
Weather Summary for April 26, 2015
Location: Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
A much nicer day compared to the past few. High pressure of 1022-1026mb stretched from Ontario to the Western Great Lakes Today resulting in wall to wall sunshine in the Northland. High temperatures ranged from the 40s closer to Lake Superior with 50s and low 60s elsewhere. Winds were out generally out of the north or east at 5 to 15 mph.
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight through Monday Night (April 26-27)
An area of high pressure will remain to our north and east while a weakening area of low pressure, cold front, and upper level trough move slowly east out of the Northern Plains. Clear to partly cloudy skies are expected through Monday with partly to mostly cloudy skies Monday Night.
Low temperatures Tonight will mainly be in the 20s and 30s but some teens are possible in the traditional cold spots. Highs on Monday will be in the 50s and 60s with lows Monday Night in the 30s and 40s. Winds will be out of the east, northwest, or west at 5 to 15 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tuesday through Thursday (April 28-30)
A weak frontal boundary along with an upper level trough will move through the Upper Midwest on Tuesday, should have more clouds around the area on Tuesday compared to what we saw Today and what will see on Monday, there might even be a few showers around the Northland on Tuesday but this shouldn’t be a big deal. Dry weather returns for Wednesday and Thursday.
High temperatures are expected to be in the 50s and 60s from Tuesday through Thursday with lows mainly in the 40s Tuesday Night and Wednesday Night.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: Medium to High.
(May 1-6)
A chance for showers on Friday (1st) as a cold front passes through the area. A few showers or thunderstorms are possible on the 2nd-3rd of May. Near to above average temperatures are forecast from May 1-6.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Clear. Low 26 to 31. Wind east around 10 mph.
.Monday… Mostly sunny. High 58 to 63 but it may be cooler closer to Lake Superior. Wind north to northwest at 5 to 15 mph.
.Monday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 37 to 42. Wind east around 10 mph.
.Tuesday… Partly to mostly cloudy. High 60 to 65.
.Tuesday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 40 to 45.
.Wednesday… Partly cloudy. High 55 to 60 but cooler near Lake Superior.
.Wednesday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 35 to 40.
.Thursday… Partly cloudy. High 60 to 65.
Normal temperatures for Monday
High: 55
Low: 35
Sunrise Monday: 6:00 AM CDT
Sunset Monday: 8:13 PM CDT
Tim
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