Detailed Race Weather Forecast for Grandma’s Marathon 2012

Grandma's Marathon is upon us, and runners and spectators alike want to know what the weather will bring for the big race. As those who live in the Northland know, weather can change greatly from one hour to the next; so what will the weather be like for Grandma's Marathon?

Here's the latest forecast information:

Race Start Time (6:00am-8:00am)

• Two Harbors Area (Race Starting Point) - Conditions will be cool, but humid. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a slight breeze out of the West and a small chance of showers and thundershowers.
  • 56 Degrees F
  • 95% Humidity
  • 7MPH West Wind
  • 20% Chance of Precipitation
  • 60% Cloud Cover
• Downtown/Canal Park (Race Finish Point) - Conditions will be similar to those at the starting point of the race. Expect cool and humid conditions with a mostly overcast sky and a chance of showers and or a rumble of thunder. lingering fog is possible.
  • 55 Degrees F
  • 91% Humidity
  • 8 MPH East-Southeast Wind
  • 10% Chance of Precipitation
  • 53% Cloud Cover

8:00am-10:00am

• Downtown/Canal Park - Temperatures will remain cool into the late morning, with increasing clouds and a headwind out of the South-Southeast will increasing to 11MPH.
  • 60 Degrees F
  • 68% Humidity
  • 11 MPH South-Southeast Wind
  • 20% Chance of Precipitation
  • 50% Cloud Cover

10:00am-12:00pm

• Downtown/Canal Park - Temps will warm into the mid 60s with clouds and a persistent breeze. Chance of rain and thunder continue to be a threat into midday.
  • 65 Degrees F
  • 78% Humidity
  • 11 MPH East Wind
  • 20% Chance of Precipitation
  • 40% Cloud Cover

12:00pm-4:00pm

• Downtown/Canal Park - Temperatures will peak out in the mid 70s near the lake, with warmer temperatures on top of the hill. Clouds and a continued threat of thundershowers will persist through the rest of the afternoon.
  • 73 Degrees F
  • 70% Humidity
  • 14 MPH South Wind
  • 40% Chance of Precipitation
  • 40% Cloud Cover

Afternoon/Evening Activities 4:00pm-7:00pm

• Downtown/Canal Park - Temperatures will dip back into the upper 60s near Lake Superior. Clouds and a continued threat of thundershowers will persist through the evening.
  • 61 Degrees F
  • 75% Humidity
  • 14 MPH South Wind
  • 60% Chance of Precipitation
  • 50% Cloud Cover