Fire Risk Rises Saturday As Warmup Follows Rain, Cold Snap: MN Weather
By William Bornhoft
Published on March 26, 2026.
Forecasters have warned that warmer temperatures and low humidity could create a critical fire danger in southwestern Minnesota. Officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and caution against anything that could cause a fire. This comes after a period of unsettled weather, with rain expected to end Thursday morning and fall temperatures expected to fall. Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 50s Saturday and rise to the upper 60s by Sunday, with mostly sunny skies expected. The NWS also predicts a potential snowfall in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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