Near-record lows likely Tuesday morning; widespread rain late in the week
A nippy northwest breeze sure kept our temperatures much colder than normal on Monday. Afternoon temperatures have been just in the 20s in the north and 30s across the south.
The Twin Cities had an afternoon high temperature of 39, not much warmer than the 37 degree record low maximum temperature for the date set in 1950. The average high would be 61.
Flood warnings continue
Numerous flood warnings remain in effect across northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota due to snowmelt and recent rainfall. Many rivers are out of their banks and some roads could remain flooded and closed.
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Light snow northeast Monday night
Areas of light snow will fall in northeastern Minnesota Monday night.
Temperatures will moderate across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin as the week progresses.
Near-record low temperatures likely Tuesday morning
Tuesday morning will be unseasonably cold. Low temperatures will fall into the upper teens across the north from Hallock to Hibbing, International Falls, Ely and Grand Marais. The rest of the state will chill into the 20s. Record daily low temperatures of 26 in the Twin Cities and 22 in St. Cloud could be challenged.
Gradual warmup begins Tuesday
After a cold morning start, temperatures will moderate a bit for Tuesday afternoon. Look for highs in the 30s in the north, 40s for central and southern portions, and low 50s in balmy southwestern Minnesota. The Twin Cities should reach about 46 with a relaxed northwest wind of just 5 to 10 mph.
The gradual warming trend will continue daily through Friday. By then the Twin Cities might flirt with 60 degrees.
Slow storm late in the week
A weak low pressure system will begin tracking our way from Colorado on Thursday. Scattered showers could arrive on Thursday before the low deepens significantly to produce gusty winds and widespread showers from Friday well into Sunday.
High temperatures on Sunday, on the back side of the storm, will be on the cooler side.
Significant rainfall expected
By the time the showers wind down, total rainfalls could amount to around an inch in western Minnesota. Heavier amounts, possibly reaching or exceeding two inches in maximum areas, should be widespread across the Dakotas.
