The Minnesota DNR fire danger map continues to show that the entire area is in a very high fire danger. Officials are reminding everyone that fires can start easily and spread at a very fast rate if they develop. As a result, no open burning is allowed for much of western into parts of northwest and north central Minnesota.
I know there have already been some wildfires reported this season in parts of central Minnesota. Until things green up, the chances for these wildfires to start and spread are great. Extra caution is being urged at this time.
For the latest info on open burning restrictions in Minnesota go to the DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_
restrictions.html.
There could be some relief as rain chances will be with us Wednesday night into Thursday across a good share of the area. High pressure returns for Friday and Saturday before more rain chances will be possible Sunday.
In case you are curious, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-
normal temperatures with above-
normal precipitation expected.
Weather history: On this date in 1970, National Weather Service records show that “snow falls across much of Minnesota!”
Weather facts: Did you know that the month of April in Minnesota is known for being windy? The average wind speeds often exceeds 20 mph during this month, “which can accelerate surface evaporation and soil drying.”
MN AT A GLANCE:
Moorhead Low 38 High 60
Duluth Low 35 High 58
Central Minn. Low 41 High 63
Twin Cities 46 High 68
Marshall Low 44 High 68
Rochester Low 43 High 66
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 63 Low 43 Wind: WNW 10-15 mph Prec. None
Today’s sunrise: 6:21 a.m.
Today’s sunset: 8:19 p.m.
Normal High: 56
Normal Low: 36
Rain chances will be with us Wednesday night into Thursday across a good share of the area. High pressure returns for Friday and Saturday before more rain chances will be possible on Sunday.
Thursday: Cloudy, 60% chance of showers. High 52 Low 39 Wind: NE 10-20 Prec. .10-.40”
Friday: Partly cloudy. High 59 Low 37 Wind: N 10-20 mph Prec. None
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 60 Low 47 Wind: SSE 10-15 mph Prec. None
Sunday: Cloudy and a bit breezy, 50% chance of rain. High 55 Low 48 Wind: SE 15-25 mph Prec. .10”-30”