Sunday's rain chance paid off better than expected at least in Duluth, where a third of an inch fell. I thought only a quarter at best would come. That knocks our rain deficit to about an inch and a quarter for October.
Now that the growing season is ending, the rain becomes a little less important and could actually become a liability in the spring. Saturated soil at spring thaw aggravates flooding.
A little more rain could be with us on Tuesday but today should be a sunny day. This is not really because of a high, but because we're between lows.
Monday's high temperatures should go from the upper-40s in northern MN, to about 50 in the Ports, to 57 around the Hayward area. The winds should be westerly from 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday's rain chance will be 50 percent for another potential quarter of an inch. By Wednesday morning, it could be cool enough for a couple of flurries to mix in. By Wednesday afternoon, a few more days of dry weather in the 40s should arrive.
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FIVE DAY FORECAST
Monday Partly cloudy to mostly sunny with high of 50 and low of 35
Tuesday Mostly cloudy with 50 percent chance of rain and high of 47 and low of 30
Wednesday Partly sunny with 20 percent chance for early rain/snow showers with high 49 low 30
Thursday Partly cloudy with high 42 and low 29
Friday Partly cloudy with high 47 and low 30
