/Issued 5:11 PM CDT, Monday, April 27, 2015/
Visible satellite image from 5:15 PM CDT Today, Monday, April 27, 2015. Clouds over the Dakotas late this afternoon are moving east, these clouds are associated with a weakening cold front which will move through the Northland late Tonight and on Tuesday. Source RAP – real time weather.
Weather Summary for April 27, 2015
Location: Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
A very nice day as high temperatures topped out in the 60s and lower 70s but it was cooler near the immediate Lake Superior shoreline. Sky conditions varied from sunny to partly sunny with generally mid/high level clouds moving through parts of the area. Light and variable winds Today at around 10 mph.
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight through Tuesday Night (April 27-28)
High pressure will be centered to our east with another high builds in from the west by Tuesday Night — In between the highs will see a weakening area of low pressure, cold front, and upper level trough move through the Upper Midwest. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are forecast this period and there could be a few light rain showers at times from late Tonight into Tuesday but consider yourself lucky or unlucky if you get enough rain to wet the pavement.
Low temperatures Tonight will be in the 30s and 40s with lows Tuesday Night mainly in the 40s. Highs on Tuesday will be in the 50s and 60s. Will have east, west, or north winds Tonight at around 10 mph. Winds Tuesday and Tuesday Night will be out of the north or northwest at 10 to around 20 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Wednesday through Friday (April 29-May 1)
Dry weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday with a chance for showers on Friday as a cold front moves through the area. High temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s from Wednesday through Friday but it will be cooler near Lake Superior especially on Thursday. Low temperatures Wednesday Night and Thursday Night will be in the 30s and 40s.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: Medium to High.
(May 2-7)
Saturday (2nd) looks dry. Could have some showers or possibly a few thunderstorms around the area on Sunday (3rd) Another chance for some showers toward the 6th or 7th. Near to above average temperatures are forecast from the 2nd-7th.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 37 to 42. Wind light and variable around 10 mph.
.Tuesday… Considerable cloudiness. A few sprinkles or light rain showers possible. High 60 to 65. Wind north to northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
.Tuesday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 40 to 45. Wind north to northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
.Wednesday… Mostly sunny. High 58 to 63.
.Wednesday Night… Mostly clear. Low 35 to 40.
.Thursday… Partly cloudy. High 51 to 56 but cooler near Lake Superior.
.Thursday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 35 to 40.
.Friday… Mostly cloudy. A few showers possible. High 57 to 62.
Normal temperatures for Tuesday
High: 56
Low: 35
Sunrise Tuesday: 5:59 AM CDT
Sunset Tuesday: 8:15 PM CDT
Tim
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