Ranier Beach, Minnesota

Coming up. Rain is likely late tonight, from about 12 AM (50%).

Now. Ranier Beach is 44° and overcast at 10 PM. With the wind it feels like 39°. The dew point is 42°, so the air feels dry and comfortable. Gentle breeze from the north at 9 mph.

Today and tonight. Tonight falls to about 31° by 8 AM, under cloud. A freeze: protect plants and pipes. Air quality is moderate (index 63): fine for most people, though people unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel it outdoors.

The week. The warmest day ahead is Wednesday, near 63°, and the coolest tomorrow, near 46°. The days ahead look dry. The first freeze could come tomorrow, a low of 30°.

The sky now. The Moon is a waxing crescent, 26% lit, and stays below the horizon until dawn. The next full Moon is Sunday, Oct 25. Look for Saturn, bright in the south-southeast. A planet shines with a steady light where the stars around it twinkle. The Orionids meteor shower is active, peaking around Oct 21: at its peak, up to about 20 meteors an hour can be seen from a dark site. Cloud is forecast to cover most of the night, so the sky will be hard to see. The day is 10 hours 52 minutes long, 4 minutes shorter than yesterday.