Rain Or Shine?: The Memorial Day Forecast For Mendota Heights

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN— Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in Mendota Heights, and this year, many residents will mark the new season with a three-day weekend filled with memorial services, outdoor events and backyard barbecues.

At this point, your weekend is likely planned to a T. But, as most of us know, Mother Nature could always step in and ruin that carefully outlined itinerary with a trifecta of rain, storms and cloudy skies.

Unfortunately, it looks as if that might be the case for Memorial Day weekend in Mendota Heights, according to the most recent forecast for our area.

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As you head home from work Friday evening, expect temperatures in the 50s-60s and possible rain.

Saturday will have a high of 66 degrees with possible overnight rain.

Sunday will be overcast with possible rain and a high of 73 degrees.

Monday is forecasted to be mostly cloudy but with temperatures in the high 70s and no rain.

Want a second opinion? The National Weather Service forecast calls for something a bit different.

The National Weather Service predicts Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 47 degrees.

Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high in the low 70s before dropping into the 50s Saturday night with a chance of showers.

Sunday will be partly sunny with a high of 74 and a 40 percent chance of showers.

Memorial Day will be mostly sunny with a high around 72 degrees and 30 percent chance of showers.