Arctic weekend ahead; 30s again before Christmas?

Winter storm warnings for North Shore into Saturday morning

Minnesota gets a free arctic vacation this weekend.

Snow lingers in northeast Minnesota and along the North Shore overnight. Winter storm warnings continue until 6 a.m. Saturday along the North Shore.

Temperatures plunge

Temperatures plunge into subzero territory again in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, and in the Twin Cities by Sunday morning. Highs this weekend struggle into the single digits and teens across Minnesota.

Temperature forecast for Twin Cities
Temperature forecast for Twin Cities
NOAA via Weather Bell

Milder again before Christmas?

The longer-range upper air maps suggest a milder Pacific airflow and moderating temperatures again starting late next week and possibly lasting into Christmas week.

Upper air forecast map for 6 pm December 21
Upper air forecast map for 6 p.m. Dec. 21.
NOAA

Temperatures in the 30s look increasingly likely in about seven to 10 days.

Stay tuned.

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