Paul Douglas
Old Man Winter Is On His Best Behavior
A generous puff of Canadian air arrives today on gusty northwest winds. Chilly yes - but no need for heavy parkas. I don't see painful polar outbreaks into mid-December. The pattern favors formidable storms for the southern and eastern USA, but I predict green(ish) lawns and a chorus of moans and groans from snow lovers. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson
Paul Douglas
50s Today Then Colder and Storm-Free
Today will be perfect for a walk or bike ride with low 50s. A massive storm pushes up the East Coast early next week, dumping 8-12" of snow on Cleveland and Detroit. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson
Paul Douglas
Winter on Indefinite Pause with a Few 40s First Week of December
Yes, the gray gets old and the clearing line never quite made it into MSP yesterday. A puff of cooler air should finally clear us out today, with enough sunshine on Saturday for upper 40s to near 50F. It does cool off again early next week but I continue to see evidence of a Pacific signal into early December, meaning more 40s - and little chance of significant snow accumulation anytime soon.
Paul Douglas
Giving Thanks for Quiet Weather and a Mild Bias Into December
I'm tired of the gray too, although November and December are, on paper, the cloudiest months of the year. The sun should stage a comeback today and linger into Saturday as temperatures mellow. We may sample 50F in the metro area Saturday before temperature tumble early next week. Nothing gasp-worthy, but a reminder that it's late November and the Winter Solstice is less than a month away.
Paul Douglas
Temperatures Mellow Into Saturday - Mild Signal May Linger Deep Into December
If you enjoyed yesterday you'll love today: mostly gray and 30s, although the mercury will jump a bit by Saturday (I'm always amazed how good upper 40s can feel if the sun is out). Colder weather returns early next week, but there are some indications our relatively mild signal will linger into December.
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Weather forecasts and musings from Star Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas.
