Snowy dusting Friday; a shot at 40 by Sunday
Another weekend thaw on the way
January is running warmer than average across Minnesota. Temperatures are 4.7 degrees warmer than average in the Twin Cities so far this month. And yet another thaw arrives this weekend to open the month of February.
But first, a little snow Friday morning. The Canadian model picks up on a weak low-pressure system that pushes light snow into Minnesota Friday morning and midday.
NOAA’s GFS model is close to many others that suggest around an inch of snowfall accumulation Friday across the region.
Early February thaw
February blows in with milder southerly breezes. Highs surge past the thawing point once again. The thermal ridge arrives Sunday. Temperatures make a run at or past 40 degrees Sunday afternoon.
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The longer-range forecast maps suggest a colder pattern later next week.
Right now I don't see a deep Polar Vortex-type surge, but temperatures may run a few degrees colder than average late next week.
Some longer-range maps suggest a return to milder Pacific air is possible by mid-February.
Stay tuned.