Warmest day of the week will be Tuesday.
From highs in the 60s Tuesday to 30s by the weekend.
Best chance for precipitation (and possibly snow) arrives Saturday.
The week will start with temperatures 10-15 degrees above average. This mild stretch won't last long, however, with a pattern change on the horizon which will bring the first chance of light snow and tumbling temperatures by the weekend.
All eyes are on the first clipper storm of the season, as a quick-moving storm system dives out of Canada. These types of storms are notably lackluster in moisture, so don't expect heavy precipitation totals. With marginal temperatures and a ground that isn't frozen solid yet, any light snow accumulation will be more likely if the storm cruises by Zumbrota during the nighttime hours. If it zips over during the daytime, a dusting will be far less likely.
Due to timing differences in the model, it's save to give the local area a 40-60% chance of a rain/snow mix on Saturday for now. The finer details are still a couple of days away.
Of much greater confidence is the cold air that will flow south following this system. Latest forecast points to highs in the low to mid 30s for the second half of the weekend and into early next week. Beyond that, long term ensembles hint at a rebound to more mild November air by the end of next week.
Kathryn Prociv, CCM
*Forecast is subject to change, especially beyond 48 hours. An updated forecast will be provided if there is a significant change in the forecast.
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