Minnesota sees record cold Friday morning
Lingering showers continue in southeastern Minnesota through midday
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Following a chilly morning, including most of the Arrowhead in the 20s, much of Minnesota warms into the 60s by Friday afternoon.
Friday’s forecast
The storm that brought southern and central Minnesota persistent rain and cold weather Thursday has slid off to the east. Only the southeastern edge of Minnesota has a few lingering showers Friday morning, and those diminish through the morning.
As that weather system exited, skies cleared for most of the state overnight, allowing temperatures to plunge. Much of Minnesota started Friday in the 30s, with 20s for most of the Arrowhead and portions of central Minnesota. This brought freeze conditions to parts of the state and set numerous record lows, including for Duluth, International Falls and Hibbing.
However, under clear skies and dry air, temperatures rise quickly, putting the majority of the state in the 60s by the afternoon. Portions of southern Minnesota may not make it out of the 50s as more sunshine does not return to that area until the afternoon.
Temperatures continue to rise through the holiday weekend, and a few rain chances also return. That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.
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