Heating Up!

Todd's Conservation MN Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota:

MONDAY: Sunny, heating up - feels like summer. High: 83 Winds: WSW 5-15mph

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear and quiet. Low: 57

TUESDAY: More sun, still balmy. High: 83

WEDNESDAY: Mix of clouds and sun, still summery . Low: 56. High: 79

THURSDAY: Warm, more humid. Few T-storms possible late. Low: 59. High: near 80

FRIDAY: Slight thunder potential. Hazy sun, almost hot. Low: 60. High: 81

SATURDAY: Steamy sun, very humid. still unsettled with some afternoon thunder possible. Winds: S 15. Low: 62. High: 83

SUNDAY: Front sags south, scattered afternoon thunder across the southern part of the state. Cooler, less humid up north. Low: 60. High: 78

Larger Than Life

Thanks to Beautiful Planet for sharing this picture on their facebook page. Quiet an amazing shot!

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Rocky Mountain National Park

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"SNOW in MAY? A mountain bluebird, male, ponders the precipitation. (photo by VIP Hahn) 5/11"

Fishing Opening Weekend

Thanks to my good friend, Roxanne Wilmes, for these pictures on Lake Edwards. Sounds like they did alright even though the bite was a little slow... Nice catch Ben! Fritz the dog looks quite excited too.

Sunset Over Lake Edwards

Nice Catch Ava!

Thanks to Kirsten Monshaugen hage for this picture from Mille Lacs... It's a keeper!

Mother's Day Sunshine

WOW! What a weekend!! Can't believe we actually managed to sneak a keeper weekend after having nearly a months worth of crummy ones. This was the satellite over the Upper Midwest Sunday afternoon. Other than a few clouds, most of the 11,842 Minnesota lakes had ample sun.

Heating Up

Temperatures in the western half of the nation will be heating up through the week, some of which will be spilling out into the Plains through the week. Get ready for a slow and steady climb in those heat and humidity values. I predict that some close to home will probably start using the A/C very soon. Below are several forecast snapshots of temperatures a few thousand feet off the ground throughout the week. Note how the bubble of warmth gets warmer and expands through mid May.

Monday 850mb Temps

Wednesday 850mb Temps

Friday 850mb Temps

Excessive Heat in the Desert Southwest

Temperatures in the Desert Southwest are expected to warm into the triple digits through the early week. The National Weather Service is warning residents of the upcoming heat.

May Stays Hot Out West

The extended GFS Forecast is suggesting that the end of the month could be even hotter over a larger number of locations out west. Some of that heat will likely spill out into the Plains... stay tuned!

Temps Next Tuesday

Severe Threat Monday

A few strong to severe storms may bubble up across Texas, but no widespread or organized areas of severe storms are expected across the nation anytime soon.

4 to 8 Day Severe Outlook

Thanks to the large ridge of high pressure (large bubble of heat) out west, the severe threat over the next several days is expected to be very minimal through the week.

5 Day Precipitation Outlook

The Hydrological Prediction Center precipitation forecat shows heavier rain across the Eastern Seaboard early this week with another smaller blob of moisture across Texas. Other than that, things are looking pretty dry this week... you might have to start watering soon!

Thanks for checking in and have a great week ahead!

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