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Current Conditions
Fair
Currently: 51°F
Wind Chill: 46°F
A Threat of Frost for Tonight
Today certainly had the feel of a late October day than that of the last few days of the summer season. We were stuck in on the backside of an area of low pressure that helped draw down chilly air from the northwest, along with scattered showers throughout the afternoon. As we move into early this evening, I do expect the showers and drizzle to wind down and skies to give way to partly cloudy conditions later tonight. This is great if you want to do some stargazing, but not what you want to hear if you still have plants outside. A clearing sky is part of the equation that could very well lead to areas of frost by the morning hours. The other factor that will be the key is how frost occurs is how much the winds die down toward morning. If the wind does go calm or under 5 mph, frost will be widespread across the region. However, if it stays at 5 mph or above through daybreak, the coverage of frost will be more scattered. The sure bet of frost is going to be in sheltered areas that typically are colder on clear mornings and a good portion of the Northwoods. The exception in the north will be if some clouds develop off of Lake Superior overnight, which could help readings stay just above freeze.
Anyway you look at it, the way to go is to take in those plants you may have outside tonight or to cover up the other plants that are in the ground. On a more positive note, Wednesday is going to be a great day in the Wisconsin River Valley. Look for it to be sunny to partly cloudy right through the afternoon with highs rebounding into the mid 50s to around 60 degrees. Thursday may start with some sun, but clouds again will be on the increase as our next storm system will be moving out of the Rockies and in our direction. Showers will become possible late in the day on Thursday, with a higher risk of wet weather Thursday night and for much of Friday. Unlike last week, the weather for the Friday night football games is not going to be that great. Plan now to need the rain gear and a warm coat if you are going to be heading out to the gridiron. (Green Bay Packers)
As the weekend gets started on Saturday, showers could still be lingering in the morning. However, as the day wears on, sunshine should begin to break through the clouds. The better half of the weekend will be on Sunday with a partly cloudy sky and readings getting back to around 60. The long range forecast into early next week holds out promise for temperatures to get back to seasonal levels, and possibly even breaking the 70 degree mark by the middle of next week.
Have a great night!
Meteorologist
Jeremy Tabin