Minnesota/Wisconsin Weather

82°F right now in Luverne, MN (sw). Many of us are well into the 70s & are threatening record hights. Check it out!

Our snowpack is basically gone. Combine this with abundant sunshine today & you get the potential for record breaking high temperatures. Here is the latest 12z HRRR temperature map for 3pm today. Notice that the Twin Cities urban heat island is in play.

Interesting weather phenomenon this PM over portions of southeast MN & western WI as a deep snowpack is acting like a mini-Glacier & keeping temps colder. You can see this snowpack on the visible satellite. Take a look!

The unseasonably WARM conditions are leading to tricky ice conditions on MN area lakes. In turn, here is a reminder of what is & is NOT safe when it comes to ice thickness.

It is brat & bonfire weather through tomorrow in northwest WISCO as unseasonably warm conditions dominate. However, you need to be careful on area lakes as the ice conditions will be tricky in many spots. Here is your 'NORTHWOODS' outlook.

The warmth is really doing a number on ice conditions in MN Cabin Country. So, make sure you practice safety first when venturing out on our lakes. Meanwhile, enjoy the beautiful start to the weekend as colder air returns on Sunday. Here is your 'UP NORTH' outlook.

Some impressive March warmth will dominate the first 1/2 of the weekend in northwest WISCO. This will provide a great opportunity for grilling & bonfires. Then, a sharp cold front will usher in reality to the region on Sunday. Here is your 'NORTHWOODS' outlook.

So far, we've escaped thick fog & temps have overachieved. If this trend continues, a record high temperature will be in reach on Saturday. Then, reality returns on Sunday. Here is your extended outlook.

@AproximatDemise That is rather optimistic. I like it!

@NovakWeather Yesterday and today overperformed on sunny time and temps. I'm guessing little to no fog. My over/under is 86 to 88 somewhere around Marshall and 78 to maaaybe 80 at MSP if the wind is just right.

Check this out. If we can dodge the fog & get enough sunshine, 80°F is not out of the question over portions of southern MN on Saturday. Here are the predicted high temps from the 06z ECMWF guidance. March in MN...you gotta luv it!

We are in the midst of an impressive WARM-UP. By Saturday, many of us will threaten record highs. Meanwhile, the deep snowpack will take a beating & will be mostly gone by Sunday. Here is your extended outlook.

@DKlaus33 always a chance in Spring.

@NovakWeather Any chance of flooding?

Get ready for some serious snow melt as a significant WARM-UP is underway. Along with the warmth will come the potential for FOG. However, by this weekend, 70°F+ is not out of the question. Here is your extended outlook.

@AguyinMinnesota You had me at "weather apps". 🤣

@NovakWeather This makes more sense than what the weather apps are saying.

We try our best to WARM-UP this week, but with the deep snowpack, it will be a struggle. Regardless, by this weekend, we should experience above normal temps. Meanwhile, we will threaten a record low tomorrow AM. Here is your extended outlook.

@bryan_eric60309 I don't see a "next Monday" on the graphic.

@NovakWeather Why only 36 next Monday? I see 47 across the board. Is EURO or the blend going that low?

@MAGAUS444 around 7"

@NovakWeather How much did La Crosse get?

The deep snowpack will allow temps to crater the next 48 hours. However, WARMER conditions are inevitable & we surge to above normal levels by later this week. Meanwhile, we have another opportunity for accumulating SNOW Tuesday pm. Here is your extended outlook.

Here is the estimated snow totals map as of 8pm this evening. In general, our region is digging out from an 8.0" to 14.0"+ snowfall. Best of all, it looks like we are finally done with the white stuff until Tuesday.

@jimandreen77 obviously.

@NovakWeather Born and raised in here. Not impressed by a snowfall.

Nearly 2.0" per hour SNOW rates right now in Rochester, MN. This is rare. Check it out!