Brandon Weatherz: Cool and gusty end to the week

April 18: Cool and gusty end to the week

Daily forecast from the Storm Track Weather team

We’re on the backside of a cold front today, leading to cooler air moving into the region on a gusty west wind. Highs range from mid-40s to mid-50s with a mix of clouds and sun. We look near and north of the Iron Range for sporadic rain showers this afternoon and snow showers tonight and tomorrow. Less than an inch of snow is expected north of Duluth, and any snow that sticks should be mostly on grassy surfaces. Snow bursts may bring moments of heavier snowfall rates that will reduce visibility on Friday. The South Shore snowbelt may see under an inch Friday night, then we’ll be dry the rest of the weekend.

Tonight will see lows into upper 20s to low 30s, then highs stay only in mid-30s to low 40s on Friday. We’re back below freezing Friday night. Saturday sees highs in mid to upper 40s, then widespread 50s are back on Sunday. Dry air and breezy winds will bring a return of near critical fire weather this weekend. The next chance for rain and possibly wintry mix would be Monday afternoon and overnight, and it doesn’t look too promising in terms of accumulation.

Today: Partly sunny and breezy. High 51. W wind 15-20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for snow. Low 31. W wind 10-15 mph.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and windy with a slight chance for snow. High 42. W wind 15-25 mph.

Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for snow. Low 28. W wind 10-20 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 49. WNW wind 10-20 mph.

Sunday: Sunny and breezy. High 58. W wind 10-15 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance for rain in the afternoon. High 54. S wind 10-15 mph. Chance of rain: 30%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 51. NNE wind 10-15 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 54. E wind 10-15 mph.