Blizzard warnings in Northwest Minnesota, winter weather advisories across the state

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It was nice to see the sunshine on Sunday, and the smiling faces of people who were out enjoying the warmth. 

The temperature at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport hit 61 degrees late Sunday afternoon. The last time that our official Twin Cities temperature was 60 degrees or warmer was way back on October 20th.  Highs in the 60s were recorded in many southern Minnesota locations Sunday afternoon.

Cooler temps are on tap for the week ahead. Monday highs will range from the 20s in northwestern Minnesota to the 40s in the southeast:

Our Monday Twin Cities high may be in the upper 40s around 1 a.m., with temps dropping into the 30s for the morning drive. Our afternoon high in the Twin Cities is expected to be in the lower 40s.

Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to reach the lower 40s Tuesday, followed by upper 40s Wednesday and Thursday and mid 40s on Friday.

Scattered sprinkles are possible in parts of central and northern Minnesota Sunday evening. Later Sunday night, areas of drizzle and patchy freezing drizzle are possible in northern Minnesota. 

Northeastern Minnesota and parts of northwestern Wisconsin could see patchy drizzle/freezing drizzle and a few stray snowflakes Monday morning. Southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin will have periods of rain showers on Monday.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern Monday through Monday evening:

A passing sprinkle will be possible in the Twin Cities on Monday.

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There are flood warnings along portions of some rivers in southwestern Minnesota. Areas affected are shaded green in this NWS map:

 and click on any green-shaded area for flood warning details.

Here’s the flood statement that was issued by the NWS on Sunday:

Check for updates if you are in the areas affected by the flood warnings.

Weather and Climate News

Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Ron Trenda

Author

After some April-like weather on Sunday, typical March weather is on the way for Monday. Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will also see some rain showers or drizzle. We take a look at the week ahead.

Return to March weather on Monday; much cooler

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