Minnesota and Iowa Cold Front Brings Rain Thursday, Chilly Weekend Ahead

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Residents in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa should brace for another blast of cool air as a Canadian cold front sweeps across the region Thursday evening, bringing a quick round of rain and dropping temperatures for the weekend.

Rain Arrives With Evening Front

The day will start off with sunshine and chilly morning lows in the 40s before clouds increase during the afternoon. By evening, showers are expected as the front moves through, impacting communities across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa.

Although the rain is not expected to be heavy, it will mark a shift toward even cooler conditions heading into Friday.

Chilly Temperatures for Friday and the Weekend

Behind the front, colder air will settle in, keeping Friday’s highs only in the 50s. That means a brisk evening for fans attending Friday night football games, where jackets will be necessary under the stadium lights.

The stretch of unseasonably cool weather will linger through the weekend, with highs staying below normal for early September. The Great Lakes trough continues to funnel cool air into the region, ensuring a crisp and fall-like atmosphere well into early next week.

What to Expect Next Week

Forecast models suggest the cool trend will gradually moderate early next week, though temperatures will still remain below seasonal averages. Sunshine and calmer weather conditions are expected to return, making for a more stable pattern after Thursday’s front.

Residents should prepare for a quick burst of rain followed by several days of fall-like temperatures. Stay tuned to ChicagoMusicGuide.com for more Midwest weather alerts and local forecasts.