Seasonable warmth for the last day of April
Breezy conditions elevate the fire risk along the Red River Valley
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Mostly sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures prevail across Minnesota Friday, although northern Minnesota could see light rain in the evening.
Friday’s forecast
Under clear skies and calm winds, northern Minnesota is off to a chilly start Friday morning, with temperatures in the 20s. The southern half of the state saw light winds and a few more clouds overnight, which kept morning lows a little milder, in the 30s and 40s.
Friday is the last day of April, and for a month that had a lot of temperature extremes, with many days far above or well below average, the state ends the month on a seasonable note.
Highs range from the upper 50s north to 60s south and west.
For perspective, the International Falls average high for April 30 is 59 and for the Twin Cities it is 65, so most of the highs Friday are expected to be within a couple degrees of those averages.
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Although skies stay predominantly sunny for most of the state, a disturbance brings northern Minnesota a few more clouds by the afternoon, and light rain chances during the evening.
It will also bring gustier winds to northwestern Minnesota by the afternoon and elevate the fire risk, particularly along the Red River Valley.
Much warmer weather impacts all of Minnesota Saturday, but a storm Sunday quickly cools temperatures again. That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.
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You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:49 a.m. Monday through Friday.
