6:50 PM Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The latest precipitation statistics for Duluth, Minnesota, following the recent rain event.
April total: 1.18″
Normal: 1.34″
Departure: -0.16″ below normal
Percent of normal: 88% of normal precipitation
Spring total (since March 1) 3.07″
Normal: 2.80″
Departure: +0.27″ above normal
Percent of normal: 109% of normal precipitation
As one upper-level low departs, another will approach from the northwest. This subsequent upper low is expected to move slowly east-southeastward from western Manitoba, crossing Ontario through Friday.
This is an overview of the two upper-level systems using GOES-16 water vapor imagery. The loop concludes at 5:40 PM CT on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
In parts of the Northland, a few rain or snow showers could occur on Thursday and Friday because of the upper low mentioned earlier, but minimal to no accumulation of snow or rain is anticipated.
NAM 3km model simulated radar forecast valid 1 PM Thursday to 7 PM Friday.
Snow (blue)
Rain (green)
The next opportunity for a widespread precipitation event is forecasted for early next week, specifically around Monday to early Tuesday (April 22-23).
This system, originating from the northern Rockies or southwestern Canada, is likely to be a clipper-type system. Early next week, some areas of the Northland may experience rain, depending on the path this system takes.
The upcoming temperature forecast for next week indicates that the Northland region is expected to experience temperatures that are close to normal or slightly below the average for late April.
Note: Normal high in Duluth from April 21 to 26 ranges from 52 to 54 degrees, and the normal low ranges from 32 to 34 degrees.
The GEFS model temperature anomaly forecast for the upcoming week is displayed below, with the oldest model run covering days 7-11 and the newest model run encompassing days 5-9.
Blue colors: Below average temperatures
Orange and red colors: Above average temperatures
Thanks for reading!
Tim
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