Skies turn sunnier by Friday afternoon

Snow lingers in the Arrowhead through midday

The wet weather that impacted Minnesota early Friday continues to move out, giving way to more sunshine and mild temperatures.

Friday’s forecast

The disturbance that brought light snow and rain across much of Minnesota overnight has now cleared for most of the state as of 7 a.m. with the exception of the Arrowhead, where areas of light snow could linger through the morning.

Behind the wet weather, a few patches of fog have developed that lift through midday.
Other than that, Minnesota sees a quiet day Friday with clearing skies and more sunshine by the afternoon. 

The clouds and moisture overnight helped keep temperatures mild, with most of the state beginning Friday I the 20s and 30s.

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Highs will also be above average, by about 5 to 10 degrees, in the 30s north and 40s south. 

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Friday high temperatures.
National Weather Service

A strong storm over the weekend is poised to hit Minnesota with areas of heavy snow, then much colder temperatures.

That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.

Programming note

 You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:49 a.m. Monday through Friday morning.