The record setting warmth continues around the country and Minnesota is no exception. With temperatures in the 60s for highs and lows in the 40s expected into late next week, two records will likely be falling in Minneapolis: latest frost / freeze, and longest growing season.
Warm weather continues. Highs will feel more like early October than early November #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/iRcHSMeIwd
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) November 2, 2016
Very pleasant fall weather to persist through the weekend. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/FdfbomJbj9
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) November 3, 2016
With no end to the warmth in site, the 116 year old record will likely be extended for a while. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the State Climatology office, the latest frost and freeze in Minneapolis was November 7th, 1900. The average day is October 10th. Since records started being recorded in Minneapolis in 1871, a November freeze has only happened 7 times, with the last being in 1958 on November 6th.
A few locations in Twin Cities metro have yet to see their first freeze (temperature at or below 32 degrees). Average date is Oct 10th #mnwx pic.twitter.com/gNqOvvDQna
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) November 3, 2016
Frosty facts for the Twin Cities from the Minnesota State Climatology Office https://t.co/eHwTvRfWYh #mnwx #minneapolis #stpaul @mspairport pic.twitter.com/8a5WzotajL
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) November 3, 2016
The last time this year that the Twin Cities saw the 32 degree mark was on April 12th, 205 days ago. The longest ever growing season is 207 days from 1894 and 1900. That will likely be surpassed this weekend and extended for several days.
#Minneapolis St. Paul Intl. Airport has not dropped below freezing since April 12th (204 days ago). Record growing season is 207 days. #mnwx pic.twitter.com/yo1X4IZmkh
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) November 2, 2016
Minneapolis isn’t the only Upper Midwest city to avoid the freezing mark so far this Autumn. Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago have all avoided 32 degrees.
For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels