During November, Minneapolis typically experiences a higher frequency of cloudy days compared to other months. With the onset of late fall, cloud cover increases, and the city encounters a greater number of overcast days. The average cloud cover during this time tends to be notably higher, leading to fewer hours of direct sunlight and a generally subdued, gray sky. This increased cloudiness often coincides with the gradual transition to the colder winter months, creating a perceptible shift in the city's atmosphere and weather patterns.

Here's the simulated radar through midday Thursday, which shows areas of precipitation moving through the state, including some snowfall, especially across the northern part of the state. There could be some minor accumulations lingering into Thursday with gusty winds as well. Wind Gusts on Thursday could approach 30mph to 40mph for some across the region.

Here's the snowfall outlook through Thursday, which shows some minor accumulations across the Arrowhead. Some folks could be shoveling / plowing in those areas through midweek.

The extended precipitation outlook through early next week, shows very minimal precipitation across much of the state. The heaviest will be in the Arrowhead through midweek this week, some of which will be in the form of accumulating snow.

Extraordinary levels of rainfall have been witnessed in various regions of the state since September 23rd. Remarkably, specific areas in the vicinity of the Twin Cities, delineated in white and blue, have received nearly 10 inches or more of precipitation in just over a month.

Thanks to some recent heavy rains parts of the state are now in a surplus over the last 60 days. Some of the biggest surpluses are showing up in blue in pockets across parts of central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and into western Wisconsin. It has been a very soggy last 7 weeks.

Recent heavy rains have helped the drought situation quite a bit in spots across the state. With that being said, we're still in a drought across much of the state with more than 50% under a moderate drought (or worse). Nearly 96% of the state is still abnormally dry, but there have been improvements over the last 3 months.

Temperatures in Minneapolis will start in the lower 40s in the morning and will warm into the lower 50s by the afternoon. Highs will be nearly +5F to +10F above average for this time of the year. Southerly winds will be around 5-10mph through the first half of the day and will increase to 15mph to 20mph out of the west.

The weather outlook for Wednesday will be quite mild across much of the state with highs running nearly +5F to +10F above average for many locations. There could be some lingering rain and snow showers across the northern and northeastern part of the state with increasing winds later in the day.

The 5 day temperature outlook for Minneapolis shows mild temperatures on Wednesday with a bit of a cool down as we approach the end of the week and weekend ahead. By Sunday, temperatures will warm back into the 50s once again, which will be nearly +5F to +10F above average for mid November.

The extended temperature outlook for Minneapolis shows a bit of a cool down as we head into the end of the week and weekend ahead with readings dipping into the low and mid 40s. Temperatures on Sunday and into next week look to warm back into the 50s as we approach mid month.

According to NOAA's National Blend of Models, temps will be quite a bit warmer than average as we approach the middle part of the month. Readings could warm into the mid/upper 50s, which will be well above average for that time of the year. Overnight lows could be in the low/mid 40s, which is closer to our average highs for this time of the year.

Weather conditions across the Central US will be fairly quiet over the next several days. A storm system will bring a little snow to the International Border near Canada and there will also be some heavier rain across the Southern US, but for the most part, the Midwest will be dry over the next several days.

According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, the 8 to 14 day temperature outlook shows Warmer than average temperatures across the eastern two-thirds of the nation, especially across the Midwest and Great Lakes.

The 8 to 14 Day Precipitation Outlook shows more active weather in place across more of the nation as we approach the middle part of the month and beyond.

Here in the Land of Low Weather Expectations temperatures close to 60F in mid-November are kind of a big deal. Considering we could easily be butt-deep in snow with subzero windchills.

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A morning shower gives way to a drier wind whipping up later today. Thursday brings a little rain over southern MN with some snow up north. Friday will be the chilliest day statewide with metro highs near 40F.

Models hint at a little rain Saturday night, with a big ridge of high pressure setting up over the central US next week. Maybe 5+ day of 50s? ECMWF predicts 60F next Wednesday. Welcome to "November Lite".

WEDNESDAY: Early shower, then dry. Winds: SW 8-13. High 52.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Winds: WNW 10-15. Low: 36.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy and windy. Winds: W 15-30. High 47.

SATURDAY: Sunny start, nighttime showers. Winds: SE 10-15. Wake-up: 35. High 44.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny and milder. Winds: SE 8-13. Wake-up: 39. High: 50.

MONDAY: Mild sun, a stiff breeze. Winds: S 15-25. Wake-up: 38. High: 55.

TUESDAY: Hello October. Clouds increase. Winds: S 10-20. Wake-up: 43. High: 57.

November 8th

1943: A severe ice storm hits the Twin Cities, and heavy snow falls over southwest Minnesota. One person died in St. Paul as a trolley car slid off the tracks and hit a pole. A Minneapolis man died shoveling snow. Many telephone poles were down due to the ice. Places like Worthington, Windom, and Marshall saw 14 to 16 inches of snow.

1870: The first storm warning for the Great Lakes is issued by the U.S. Army.

November 8th

Average High: 46F (Record: 77F set in 1999)

Average Low: 31F (Record: 1F set in 1991)

Record Snowfall: 8.5" set in 1943

November 18th

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 4:52pm

Hours of Daylight: ~9 hours & 51 minutes

Daylight LOST since Summer Solstice (June 21st): ~ 5 Hour & 56 Minutes

3.1 Days Before Last Quarter

The weather outlook across the Central US shows record warmth across parts of the Central & Southeastern US on Wednesday. Highs will warm into the 80s, which will be nearly 10F to 20F above average.

The National Weather Outlook on Wednesday shows areas of rain/snow around the Great Lakes and the Northeast. Much of the rest of the nation remains dry.

The National Weather outlook through Thursday shows areas of light rain/snow drifting across the Great Lakes and into the Northeast. Meanwhile, another batch of heavier rains will be possible in the Southern US. There will also be another batch of heavier precipitation developing in the Pacific Northwest.

According to the ECMWF weather model, areas of snow will be found across the high elevations in the Western US. There will also be some decent snowfall along the international border and just north into Canada.

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