7:07 PM Saturday, May 31, 2025
Warm temperatures are anticipated to persist in the Northland through Monday, with the peak warmth projected for that day, featuring widespread 80s and potentially a few 90s, contingent on the smoke not significantly obscuring the sun.
A cold front will bring some rain to the Northland from Monday night into Tuesday, but computer models differ on the amount of rain. A few thunderstorms may occur, but severe weather seems unlikely at this time.
Rainfall of up to half an inch is possible across much of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin from Monday night into Tuesday, with the possibility of one inch or more in northwest Wisconsin and far eastern Minnesota.
Forecast from the NWS Blend of Models
Precipitation anomalies for May 2025
- Ashland, WI: -2.90″ below normal
- International Falls, MN: -2.55″ below normal
- Duluth, MN: -1.89″ below normal
- Hibbing, MN: -1.57″ below normal
- Brainerd, MN: -1.17″ below normal
Note: May 2025 will be the 2nd driest May on record in Ashland and the 5th driest in International Falls.
-This month, Duluth had 10 days with highs of at least 70, while the normal is 6 days. Most was 19 days in 1988.
-This month, Duluth had 6 days with highs of at least 80 degrees, while the normal is 2 days. Most was 8 days in 2018 and 1980.
…Wildfire smoke…
An Air Quality Alert is in effect until 6 PM Monday across the entire state of Minnesota.
A prolonged smoke event with several waves of smoke is anticipated through Monday and may extend beyond that period. This smoke is originating from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where significant wildfires are actively burning.
HRRR model smoke forecast through 1 PM Monday.
The pattern remains highly amplified as May concludes, featuring several upper-level lows and troughs indicated by red “L” symbols on the map, alongside an upper-level ridge represented by a blue “H.”
Much of the western U.S. and northern Plains experienced very warm to hot temperatures today, while the northeast U.S. was much cooler.
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