CLIPPER SYSTEM WILL BRING WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWER CHANCES THROUGH HALLOWEEN WITH MILD TEMPERATURES
I have been getting on a rant as of late when it comes to the weather conditions we have been seeing so far this fall. The season has seen above average temperatures and not as much rainfall as expected. Still, it is nice to have a day like Wednesday where we can enjoy the sunshine, the very light winds, and mild highs in the 40s and 50s. I hope you did get a chance to enjoy it since the final days of October will see grayer and not as pleasant conditions.
The reason for this is a clipper system that is going to move from the Canadian Rockies into the western Great Lakes region. We will see clouds increase Wednesday night while winds become calm and low temperatures drop to the 30s. That will allow some fog to form in spots, and it could be dense at times for the Thursday morning commute. The rest of Thursday will see the clouds persist and a few showers begin to form and pass through during the afternoon. Winds remain light and temperatures remain mild in the 40s and low 50s.
Friday will see the clipper system become incorporated with a stronger storm system that will pass through the eastern U.S. That will help to provide a bit more of a boost for light showers to pass through the Northland for Halloween. Fortunately, it will lead to just a widely scattered chance that shouldn’t deter people from taking part in Trick or Treat activities in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures remain mild in the 40s with light winds ongoing. We will get a break from the rain chances Saturday with some sunshine.
The return of standard time Sunday will bring a new storm system through the Great Lakes region. In addition to the scattered shower chances Sunday and Monday, it will also bring back breezy conditions for early next week. Temperatures will remain above average for early November with highs in the 40s and low 50s and lows in the 30s. After a dry Tuesday, another quick moving storm system could bring more shower chances as early as next Wednesday.
Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg
