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Dense fog continued to plague the region Friday morning across the state of Minnesota.  As a result, traffic was slow going around much of Minnesota.  Many accidents were reported around the state with fog contributing to part of the problem Friday morning according to authorities.  A dense fog advisory is still in effect for parts of western Minnesota for Friday evening into Saturday morning.  Visibility at times will be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile in parts of western, central, and northern Minnesota overnight.

For Saturday and the weekend, look for dense fog still early in the morning, but then the sky should gradually clear as the day progresses along with the fog burning-off by mid-day.  Highs on Saturday will reach the 30s in most locations.  The winds will remain fairly light at five to ten miles per hour.

Saturday night, a mostly clear to partly cloudy sky should prevail with lows in the teens likely.  Sunday, a storm system to our south could bring heavy snow as close as Iowa and parts of Nebraska and South Dakota.  Minnesota should remain dry.  Highs on Sunday will reach the 30s and lower 40s.  Little moisture is forecasted at this stage through next week for Minnesota.

Have a safe weekend!

Mark Anthony, Chief Meteorologist

Alexandria Area Almanac:

Sunrise: 7:41 am

Sunset: 5:29 pm

Normal High: 17

Normal Low: -1

Weather history: On this date in 1989 Alexandria had a record low of 33 below zero!

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