Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Ruttger's Weather

Summer 2011 started out cool in June but then things really turned around for some of the best weather conditions ever on Bay Lake and that trend continued into the Fall too with perfect weather for Oktoberfest.

It won't be long after the Holidays to start thinking about Spring and Summer 2012 weather for Ruttger's so make sure to check back through the Winter months for weather updates from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas.

If you are thinking about a trip to Bay Lake here is a look at the typical weather.

April...Highs average 45 to 50 degrees at the start of the month then rise into the low 60s by the end of April and many things start greening up heading into May plus no bugs!

May...Highs average 60 to 65 degrees the first of the month and then the low 70s by the last week of May but often temperatures climb into the 80s on a few days. The Spring bloom is fantastic and you can't beat the smell of the lilacs around Memorial Day weekend.

June...A big month of change in the weather in June as Summer takes over. Temperatures average the low 70s at the start of the month to near 80 by the end of June but it warms quickly and 90 degree days happen. The sunsets are awesome and late during June ( Sunset is around 9:30 p.m. ). Water temperatures of Bay Lake rise from the low 60s in early June to the low 70s by the end of the month.

July...July can be hot and humid but cooler air from Canada often moves through during the month breaking the heat and humidity that lingers all month in areas just to the south. July temperatures range from about 80 to 85 degrees but often do spike 90 degrees but that of course is swimming weather! Bay Lake water temperatures rise from the low 70s in early July to the mid to upper 70s by the end of the month.

August...August starts out hot and has some of the more humid days of Summer in the early part of the month with temperatures mostly in the 80s but still pushing 90 at times. By mid August you will start to feel a few cooler days that even hint of Fall with highs at the end of the month mostly in the 70s along with lower humidity too. Bay Lake water temperatures go from the mid to upper 70s in early August to about 70 degrees by the end of the month.

September...September is the end of Summer and often the first light frost shows up by the 3rd week of the month. Temperatures in September average the low 70s around Labor Day to the low 60s by the end of the month with night lows dropping into the 40s and even 30s at times. Fall color comes on fast and strong by the last few days of the month.

October...October is all about Fall with temperatures in the low 60s the first week of the month then by Oktoberfest in late October temperatures are in the 40s and 50s. Fall color is perfect and at its best the first 2 weeks of October.

Make sure to keep checking the website for updates on your weather at Rutters's Resort on Bay Lake.

Jonathan Yuhas


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Thursday October 20, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 40s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in October goes from an average high of 63 degrees and an average low of 41 degrees on October 1st to an average high of 47 degrees and average low of 26 degrees on October 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Pockets of fall color still lingering around the Bay Lake area.




TODAY: Sunny.

High: 50 degrees.

Wind: North 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 3 which is LOW meaning you can sunburn in 60 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the upper 40s and winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph - sunset is 6:20 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 30 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




FRIDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy.

High: 52 degrees.

Wind: Southwest 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0% all day.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the upper 40s with winds from the Southwest at 6 to 12 mph - sunset Friday evening is 6:19 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SATURDAY............................................................54...Partly cloudy during the day then becoming cloudy in the evening with a chance for rain after 9 P.M. - chance for rain after 9 P.M. is 20%.

SUNDAY..............................................................52...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for spotty showers - chance for rain is 20%.

MONDAY..............................................................52...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated showers - chance for rain is 30%.

Average high through the extended period is 53 degrees and the average low is 32 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....53 degrees

Average low:.....32 degrees.

Sunrise:...7:35 A.M.

Sunset:....6:20 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 10/20/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunday October 16, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 50s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in October goes from an average high of 63 degrees and an average low of 41 degrees on October 1st to an average high of 47 degrees and average low of 26 degrees on October 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Pockets of fall color still lingering around the Bay Lake area.




TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for some sprinkles.

High: 53 degrees.

Wind: West 15 to 25 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 10% for some sprinkles.

** The UV Index today is 3 which is LOW meaning you can sunburn in 60 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy skies - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the upper 40s and winds from the West-Northwest at 10 to 15 mph - sunset is 6:28 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies and breezy.

Low: 35 degrees.

Wind: West at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




MONDAY: Partly cloudy to sunny and breezy.

High: 52 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for rain: 0% all day.

7 P.M. Increasing clouds - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the upper 40s with winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph - sunset Sunday evening is 6:28 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

MONDAY.............................................................52...Partly cloudy and breezy.

TUESDAY............................................................44...Partly to mostly cloudy, windy and colder with flurries at times in the evening.

WEDNESDAY......................................................44...Cloudy, windy and cold with flurries mainly in the morning.

THURSDAY..........................................................50...Frosty in the morning then clear to partly cloudy.

FRIDAY..............................................................55...Partly cloudy and breezy.

SATURDAY............................................................50...Partly cloudy during the day then becoming cloudy in the evening with a chance for rain after 9 P.M. - chance for rain after 9 P.M. is 20%.

SUNDAY..............................................................48...Cloudy with scattered showers - chance for rain is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 54 degrees and the average low is 33 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....55 degrees

Average low:.....35 degrees.

Sunrise:...7:30 A.M.

Sunset:....6:28 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 10/16/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Saturday, October 1, 2011

Saturday October 1, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in October goes from an average high of 63 degrees and an average low of 41 degrees on October 1st to an average high of 47 degrees and average low of 26 degrees on October 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Best Fall color in 10 years expected this year in Bay Lake area! Fall color getting near peak in the Bay Lake area now and expect excellent color through October 10th with some pockets of great color lingering into mid October.




TODAY: Sunny and pleasant.

High: 62 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 4 which is MODERATE meaning you can sunburn in 45 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the upper 50s and winds from the Southeast at 4 to 8 mph - sunset is 6:55 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 42 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




SUNDAY: Sunny and warmer.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: South at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0% all day.

7 P.M. Clear skies - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the mid 60s with winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph - sunset Sunday evening is 6:54 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

MONDAY.............................................................75...Sunny.

TUESDAY............................................................78...Sunny.

WEDNESDAY......................................................77...Sunny and breezy.

THURSDAY..........................................................75...Windy with sunshine in the morning then increasing clouds in the afternoon.

FRIDAY..............................................................68...Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 40% in the afternoon and evening.

Average high through the extended period is 61 degrees and the average low is 39 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....63 degrees

Average low:.....41 degrees.

Sunrise:...7:11 A.M.

Sunset:....6:55 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 10/01/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Sunday, September 18, 2011

Sunday September 18, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Best Fall color in 10 years expected this year in Bay Lake area! Fall color starting to show around Bay Lake now with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges and will be peaking the last few days of September into early October - Fall Color is about 10% to 20% peak now around Bay Lake and by next weekend it will be over 60% peak then near 100% peak the first weekend of October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers at times - chance for rain is 90%.

High: 60 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 90% all day.

** The UV Index today is 1 which is LOW meaning sunburn not likely.

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy skies with some isolated showers in the area - chance for rain is 60% - temperatures in the mid 50s and winds from the West at 4 to 8 mph - sunset is 7:18 P.M.




TONIGHT: Cloudy early with isolated showers until 11 P.M. then decreasing clouds with patchy fog developing after midnight - chance for rain 60% at 7 P.M. and less than 20% after 8 P.M.

Low: 46 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 3 to 6 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 70% at 7 P.M. then less than 20% after 8 P.M.




MONDAY: Patchy fog in the morning then sunny and warmer.

High: 71 degrees.

Wind: West at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0% all day.

7 P.M. Increasing clouds - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the mid 60s with winds from the Southwest at 5 to 10 mph - sunset Monday evening is 7:16 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

TUESDAY.......................................................64...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning then windy with scattered showers in the afternoon - chance for rain is 70%.

WEDNESDAY.....................................................55...Cloudy and cool with scattered rain showers and breezy conditions.

THURSDAY......................................................58...A mix of clouds and sun.

FRIDAY........................................................68...Cool start with scattered frost then warmer in the afternoon with sunny skies.

SATURDAY......................................................70...Partly cloudy and warmer.

SUNDAY........................................................72...Nice

Average high through the extended period is 66 degrees and the average low is 44 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....68 degrees

Average low:.....46 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:54 A.M.

Sunset:....7:18 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/18/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Saturday, September 17, 2011

Saturday September 17, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Best Fall color in 10 years expected this year in Bay Lake area! Fall color starts to show around Bay Lake in September with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges around mid September and peaking the last few days of September into early October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Mainly cloudy with some peeks of sun and breezy.

High: 59 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 3 which is LOW meaning sunburn not likely.

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy skies - temperatures in the mid 50s and winds from the Southeast at 8 to 16 mph - sunset is 7:20 P.M.




TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers developing after 3 A.M. - chance for rain after 3 A.M. is 50% and 60% by sunrise.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: South at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 50% after 3 A.M. then 60% after 6 A.M.




SUNDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly from the morning into the mid afternoon then decreasing odds for rain in the late afternoon - chance for rain is 80% after 8 A.M. through 2 P.M. then 60% 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 30% after 4 P.M.

High: 58 degrees.

Wind: South at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 80% 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. then 60% 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. then 30% 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and less than 10% after 7 P.M.

7 P.M. Decreasing clouds - chance for rain is 10% - temperatures in the mid 50s with winds from the West at 6 to 12 mph - sunset Sunday evening is 7:18 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

MONDAY........................................................72...Patchy morning fog then sunny and warmer.

TUESDAY.......................................................64...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning then windy with scattered showers in the afternoon - chance for rain is 70%.

WEDNESDAY.....................................................55...Cloudy and cool with scattered rain showers and breezy conditions.

THURSDAY......................................................58...A mix of clouds and sun.

FRIDAY........................................................68...Cool start with scattered frost then warmer in the afternoon with sunny skies.

SATURDAY......................................................70...Partly cloudy and warmer.

SUNDAY........................................................72...Nice

Average high through the extended period is 66 degrees and the average low is 44 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....68 degrees

Average low:.....46 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:52 A.M.

Sunset:....7:20 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/17/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sunday September 11, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

*** FULL MOON MONDAY NIGHT

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Fall color starts to show around Bay Lake in September with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges around mid September and peaking the last few days of September into early October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Mostly Sunny and warm - smoky haze at times.

High: 87 degrees.

Wind: West 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures in the upper 70s and winds from the West at 6 to 12 mph - sunset is 7:33 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies with almost a full moon - chance for rain is 0%.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




MONDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy, windy and warm with a chance for spotty thunderstorms after 5 P.M. - chance for rain after 5 P.M. is 40% mainly east of Bay Lake and a few storms could be Strong.

High: 84 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for rain: 40% 5 P.M. through 2 A.M. Tuesday.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the area mainly to the east - a Storng storm is possible - chance for rain is 40% - temperatures in the near 80 with winds from the West-Northwest at 4 to 8 mph - sunset Monday evening is 7:31 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

TUESDAY.......................................................62...Cloudy with spotty showers in the mornning then windy with a mix of clouds and sun and much cooler conditions - chance for rain before noon is 30% and 20% in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY.....................................................57...A mix of clouds and sun with much cooler conditions - a few sprinkles possible. Could be some scattered frost by Thursday morning as temperatures fall into the mid 30s.

THURSDAY......................................................57...A mix of clouds and sun.

FRIDAY........................................................62...Cool start with scattered frost then warmer in the afternoon with sunny to partly cloudy skies.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 49 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....50 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:47 A.M.

Sunset:....7:33 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/11/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Saturday, September 10, 2011

Saturday September 10, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Fall color starts to show around Bay Lake in September with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges around mid September and peaking the last few days of September into early October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Mostly Sunny and warm.

High: 87 degrees.

Wind: Light and variable.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures in the upper 70s - sunset is 7:35 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies with some areas of patchy fog late - chance for rain is 0%.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




SUNDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and warm.

High: 87 degrees.

Wind: West at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures in the near 80 with winds from the West-Northwest at 4 to 8 mph - sunset Sunday evening is 7:33 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

MONDAY........................................................83...Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the area during the afternoon - chance for rain is 40%.

TUESDAY.......................................................62...Cloudy with spotty showers in the mornning then windy with a mix of clouds and sun and much cooler conditions - chance for rain before noon is 30% and 20% in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY.....................................................57...A mix of clouds and sun with much cooler conditions - a few sprinkles possible. Could be some scattered frost by Thursday morning as temperatures fall into the mid 30s.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 49 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....50 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:45 A.M.

Sunset:....7:35 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/10/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Thursday September 8, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Fall color starts to show around Bay Lake in September with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges around mid September and peaking the last few days of September into early October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Mostly Sunny and pleasant.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: North at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures in the mid 70s - sunset is 7:37 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies with some areas of patchy fog late - chance for rain is 0%.

Low: 56 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




FRIDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and warm.

High: 80 degrees.

Wind: East at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures in the mid 70s with winds from the Northeast at 4 to 8 mph - sunset Friday evening is 7:35 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SATURDAY.....................................................80...Sunny to partly cloudy.

SUNDAY........................................................80...Partly cloudy and warm.

MONDAY........................................................74...A mix of clouds and sun with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 50%.

Average high through the extended period is 71 degrees and the average low is 50 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....72 degrees

Average low:.....50 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:42 A.M.

Sunset:....7:37 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/08/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Saturday, September 3, 2011

Sunday September 4, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Fall color starts to show around Bay Lake in September with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges around mid September and peaking the last few days of September into early October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Sunny in the morning then a mix of clouds and sun with a few sprinkles possible - breezy and cool for early September.

High: 62 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% for afternoon sprinkles at anytime.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for a sprinkle - chance for sprinkles is 20% - temperatures in the upper 50s - sunset is 7:53 P.M.




TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cool with patchy fog late - chance for rain is 0%.

Low: 42 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




LABOR DAY MONDAY: Partly cloudy and cool for early September.

High: 65 degrees.

Wind: South at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - winds will be from the South at 4 to 8 mph - sunset Monday evening is 7:51 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

TUESDAY.....................................................68...Sunny to partly cloudy.

WEDNESDAY................................................72...Mostly sunny.

THURSDAY..................................................74...Sunny to partly cloudy.

FRIDAY..........................................................76...Partly cloudy and breezy.

SATURDAY.....................................................76...A mix of clouds and sun.

SUNDAY........................................................75...Partly cloudy and breezy with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 60%.

Average high through the extended period is 71 degrees and the average low is 50 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....72 degrees

Average low:.....50 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:39 A.M.

Sunset:....7:53 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/04/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.




Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Thursday September 1, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in September goes from an average high of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees on September 1st to an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 41 degrees on September 30th. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP

** Fall color starts to show around Bay Lake in September with the Sugar Maples showing the first bright reds and oranges around mid September and peaking the last few days of September into early October. The best time for peak colors at Bay Lake are around the first few days of October but pockets of fall color linger into mid October.




TODAY: Partly cloudy, breezy and humid with a chance for thunderstorms mainly in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms have the potential to be strong with hail and high winds - chance for rain is 30% at anytime.

High: 87 degrees ( humid with heat index values in the low 90s with +70 degree dew points )

Wind: South at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 30% at anytime.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for isolated thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 30% - temperatures in the mid 80s - chance for rain is 40% - sunset is 7:57 P.M.




TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance for thunderstorms and some could be Strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours - chance for rain is 40% 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. then 60% 9 P.M. through sunrise Friday.

Low: 65 degrees.

Wind: South winds at 8 to 16 mph shifting to the Northwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 40% 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. then 60% 9 P.M. through sunrise Friday.




FRIDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then becoming partly cloudy, breezy and cooler in the afternoon with a slight chance for showers - chance for rain is 60% before noon and 20% during the afternoon.

High: 73 degrees ( dew points will fall from the humid low 60s around sunrise into the non-humid upper 40s by the late afternoon ).

Wind: Northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts in the morning hours.

Chance for rain: 60% before noon and 20% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy, breezy and cooler - winds will be from the Northwest at 6 to 12 mph - sunset Friday evening is 7:55 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SATURDAY...................................................................71...Partly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30%.

SUNDAY.....................................................................65...Partly to mostly cloudy and cool with a slight chance for some spotty showers - chance for rain is 30% - lows by Monday morning in the low 40s.

MONDAY LABOR DAY...........................................................68...Partly cloudy and cool for early September.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 50 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....73 degrees

Average low:.....51 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:33 A.M.

Sunset:....7:57 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 9/01/2011




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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Sunday August 28, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 30% at anytime.

High: 76 degrees.

Wind: South at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 30%.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 30% - temperatures in the low 70s - chance for rain is 30% - sunset is 8:08 P.M.




TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 30%.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: South winds at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 30%.




MONDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 30% at anytime.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: South winds at 6 to 12 mph becoming North at 5 to 10 mph in the late afternoon.

Chance for rain: 30%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - winds will be from the North at 3 to 6 mph - sunset Monday evening is 8:06 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

TUESDAY...................................................................78...Cloud and sun mix with scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoon - chance for rain is 40%.

WEDNESDAY.................................................................79...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated thunderstorms at antyime - chance for rain is 40%.

THURSDAY...................................................................85...Humid with scattered thunderstorms possible in the evening and some could be Strong - chance for rain is 40% in the afternoon and 60% in the evening.

FRIDAY.....................................................................77...Cloudy in the morning with spotty showers then partly cluody and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 60% before noon then 20% in the afternoon.

SATURDAY...................................................................71...Sunny to partly cloudy.

SUNDAY.....................................................................75...Sunny in the morning then partly cloudy with a chance for spotty thunderstorms in the evening - chance for rain is 30%.

Average high through the extended period is 74 degrees and the average low is 52 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....75 degrees

Average low:.....53 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:25 A.M.

Sunset:....8:08 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/27/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Wednesday August 24, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: Sunny and breezy.

High: 79 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 6 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies with decreasing winds - winds will be from the Northwest at 9 to 18 mph then lighter after 9 P.M.- temperatures in the mid 70s - chance for rain is 0% - sunset is 8:14 P.M.




TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 54 degrees.

Wind: Northwest winds at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




THURSDAY: Sunny with lighter winds.

High: 80 degrees ( humid )

Wind: West winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear to partly cloudy - winds will be from the West at 3 to 6 mph - sunset Thursday evening is 8:10 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

FRIDAY...................................................................78...Increasing clouds with scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and becoming likely in the evening - chance for rain is 40% during the day and 70% in the evening.

SATURDAY.................................................................76...A few clouds in the morning then breezy and becoming sunny with less humid conditions.

SUNDAY...................................................................75...Sunny in the morning then increasing clouds during the afternoon with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after 5 P.M. and becoming likely in the late evening - chance for rain is 20% 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. then 70% after 9 P.M.

Average high through the extended period is 75 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....76 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:19 A.M.

Sunset:....8:12 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/24/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.



Monday, August 22, 2011

Monday August 22, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms after 4 P.M. - chance for rain after 4 P.M. is 20%.

High: 81 degrees ( muggy ).

Wind: South at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% now through 7 P.M. then 30% 7 P.M. through 9 P.M. and 70% after 9 P.M. through sunrise Tuesday.

** The UV Index today is 6 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures in the upper 70s with South winds at 7 to 14 mph - sunset is 8:14 P.M.




TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms especially after 11 P.M. - some of the storms could produce heavy downpours - chance for rain is 70% after 9 P.M.

Low: 64 degrees.

Wind: South 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20%.




TUESDAY: A mix of clouds and sun with scattered showers and thunderstorms at times especically in the morning and afternoon - chance for rain is 70% before 2 P.M. and 50% 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. then less than 30% in the evening.

High: 85 degrees ( humid )

Wind: Southwest winds at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: 70% until 2 P.M. then 50% 2 P.M. through 7 P.M. then 30% in the evening.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with spotty showers and thunderstorms in the area mainly to the east - chance for rain is 50% - winds will be from the West at 5 to 10 mph - sunset Tuesday evening is 8:12 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

WEDNESDAY................................................................79...A few clouds in the morning then partly cloudy to sunny, breezy and less humid.

THURSDAY.................................................................78...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

FRIDAY...................................................................78...Increasing clouds with scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and becoming likely in the evening - chance for rain is 40% during the day and 70% in the evening.

SATURDAY.................................................................76...A few clouds in the morning then breezy and becoming sunny with less humid conditions.

SUNDAY...................................................................75...Sunny in the morning then increasing clouds during the afternoon with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after 5 P.M. and becoming likely in the late evening - chance for rain is 20% 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. then 70% after 9 P.M.

Average high through the extended period is 76 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....77 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:17 A.M.

Sunset:....8:14 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/22/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.




Saturday, August 20, 2011

Saturday August 20, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for a 20 minute shower or sprinkle at anytime now through 7 P.M. then just a slight chance for some sprinkles this evening - chance for rain is 50% through 7 P.M. then 20% after 7 P.M.

High: 74 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 50% now through 7 P.M. then 20% 7 P.M. through 12 A.M.

** The UV Index today is 5 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for a brief light shower or sprinkle but mainly dry - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures around 70 with Northwest winds at 7 to 14 mph - sunset is 8:16 P.M.




TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a few sprinkles possible overnight - chance for rain is 20%.

Low: 54 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20%.




SUNDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

High: 76 degrees.

Wind: West winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with temperatures around 70 degrees - sunset Sunday evening is 8:15 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

MONDAY...................................................................79...Partly Cloudy.

TUESDAY..................................................................84...Partly cloudy, breezy and more humid with a chance for spotty thunderstorms at anytime and a few storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 60%.

WEDNESDAY................................................................80...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then partly cloudy and less humid in the afternoon.

THURSDAY.................................................................77...Partly cloudy and pleasant.

FRIDAY...................................................................76...Increasing clouds with scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and becoming likely in the evening - chance for rain is 40% during the day and 70% in the evening.

Average high through the extended period is 76 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....55 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:15 A.M.

Sunset:....8:16 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/20/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.




Friday, August 19, 2011

Friday August 19, 2011

***Excellent weather for the Jazz weekend at Ruttgers this weekend!

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy.

High: 76 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 6 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures in the low 70s with Northwest winds at 7 to 14 mph - sunset is 8:17 P.M.




TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lighter winds - chance for rain is 0%.

Low: 56 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.




SATURDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

High: 76 degrees.

Wind: North winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with lighter winds and groovey temperatures around 70 degrees - sunset Saturday evening is 8:16 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SUNDAY...................................................................76...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

MONDAY...................................................................78...Partly Cloudy.

TUESDAY..................................................................82...Partly cloudy, breezy and more humid with a chance for spotty thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20%.

Average high through the extended period is 76 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....55 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:13 A.M.

Sunset:....8:17 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/19/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.




Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thursday August 18, 2011

***Excellent weather for the Jazz weekend at Ruttgers this weekend!

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon - chance for rain is 30%.

High: 78 degrees( muggy ).

Wind: South at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 30%.

** The UV Index today is 6 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy with spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 30% - temperatures in the mid 70s with South winds at 7 to 14 mph - sunset is 8:19 P.M.




TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 30%.

Low: 62 degrees.

Wind: South 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 30%.




FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy in the morning with a few passing showers in the area then partly cloudy and breezy in the afternoon - chance of rain before noon is 30%.

High: 76 degrees.

Wind: Northwest winds at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% before noon then 0% in the afternoon and evening.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with lighter winds and groovey temperatures around 70 degrees - sunset Friday evening is 8:18 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SATURDAY.................................................................76...Sunny to partly cloudy.

SUNDAY...................................................................76...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

MONDAY...................................................................78...Partly Cloudy

Average high through the extended period is 77 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....55 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:12 A.M.

Sunset:....8:19 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/18/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.




Monday, August 15, 2011

Monday August 15, 2011

Check out your daily Ruttger's weather forecast from me KSTP Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid 70s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in August goes from an average high of 80 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 degrees and average low of 51 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas KSTP




TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon - chance for rain is 30%.

High: 80 degrees( muggy ).

Wind: South at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 30%.

** The UV Index today is 6 which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Mainly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 40% - temperatures in the mid 70s with light winds - sunset is 8:23 P.M.




TONIGHT: Mainly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - some of the thunderstorms could produce brief heavy downpours.

Low: 62 degrees.

Wind: South 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 40%.




TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms at anytime - chance for rain is 60%.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: Southwest winds at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 60% at anytime.

7 P.M. Mainly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at anytime - chance for rain is 60% - temperatures will be in the mid 70s - sunset Tuesday evening is 8:22 P.M.




Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

WEDNESDAY............................................................78...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon - chance for rain is 60% before noon and 20% in the afternoon.

THURSDAY...............................................................77...Partly cloudy and breezy.

FRIDAY..................................................................77...Partly cloudy with a chance for spotty thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30%.

SATURDAY.................................................................74...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for some spotty showers and thunderstorms - chancde for rain is 40% at anytime.

SUNDAY...................................................................74...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

Big Jazz weekend at Ruttgers next weekend ( August 19 thru August 21 ) and look for cool jazzy highs in the low to mid 70s with smooth jazz partly cloudy skies.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 55 degrees.




Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....79 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:09 A.M.

Sunset:....8:23 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KSTP 8/15/2011




Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.