An Amazing Fall in Minnesota

Minnesota's endless September ends in about a week

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Already five weeks past its average due date, the first freeze of 2016 likely won't hit until next weekend.

Meteorologist Paul Douglas said next Saturday morning will be cool, but he's expecting the first freeze on Sunday, Nov. 20. "We've had three Septembers in a row. Most people are OK with that," Douglas said. "But it's going to feel like November in a week."

According to current forecasts, Twin Citians could wake up to 27-degree temperatures next Sunday, Douglas said. The first 32-degree temperature occurs, on average, on Oct. 8.

The previous record for the latest freeze was Nov. 7, 1900. That would have been Monday, the day before the presidential election.

The later freeze means a longer growing season, something Douglas hears from farmers all the time.

For Twin Citians, they can expect 60 degrees again Sunday, low 60s early next week then a slow decline until the bottom falls out Sunday.

The warmer weather has meant an 8-month boating season, Douglas noted. "When did that happen? I don't remember that," he said.

Comment: Today is the annual Mayflower luncheon at the Town & Country. Last year it was snowing as we drove home after the luncheon. Today? Like September! Image source.

Continued warm and dry to start the week. Strong fall storm expected Fri-Sat but uncertainty w/ track & impacts pic.twitter.com/Eic8cw0jxR

— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) November 14, 2016