Pattern change ahead: Temperature outlooks trending warmer than average

Highs near 70 Friday, more consistent 70s next week.

NOAA 8 to 14-day temperature outlook
NOAA 8 to 14-day temperature outlook
NOAA

It’s been an interesting spring across Minnesota.

April started out very warm with highs in the 70s and 80s across Minnesota. But the last 30 days have run about 2 to 6 degrees cooler than average across the Upper Midwest. Check out the 30-day temperature departure map from the Midwest Regional Climate Center.

Temperature departure from average over the last month
Temperature departure from average over the last month
Midwest Regional Climate Center

Pattern change ahead

Our upper air pattern across North America is about to shift to a warmer pattern once again. High pressure brings more sunshine to Minnesota starting Tuesday. Highs the rest of this week climb back through the 60s.

Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
NOAA

By Friday highs temperatures will push toward the 70-degree mark across much of Minnesota.

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Forecast high temperatures Friday
Forecast high temperatures Friday
NOAA

Next week highs in the 70s will be more widespread and consistent.

Forecast high temperatures Monday May 17
Forecast high temperatures Monday May 17
NOAA

The upper air pattern favors even warmer air as we move into late May.

Upper air forecast map for 7 pm May 24
Upper air forecast map for 7 pm May 24
NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s temperature outlooks strongly favor warmer than average temperatures for the last two weeks of May. The average high and low in the Twin Cities next Monday are 70 and 49 degrees.

NOAA 8 to 14-day temperature outlook
NOAA 8 to 14-day temperature outlook
NOAA

Our slow-motion spring is about ready to take another step forward.