Cooler but still well above normal this week

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This is a great time of year, with colorful blossoms on many trees. Although it’s cool today, the weather will cooperate with most outdoor plans. A brief passing sprinkle is possible in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Sunday afternoon highs will be in the 50s across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A few spots in the Twin Cities metro area and southeastern Minnesota could touch 60 degrees. For reference, our average Twin Cities high temp is 71 degrees this time of year.

Low temps late Sunday night and early Monday morning are forecast to reach the 30s in roughly the northern half of Minnesota plus western Wisconsin:

When winds are light, the temperature near the ground can be several degrees colder than the official temp which is measured 5 feet above the ground. Frost advisories may be needed overnight in the coldest areas. 

You can hear updated weather information for Minnesota and western Wisconsin on the Minnesota Public Radio News 

, and you can see updated weather info on the MPR News 

Monday highs will reach the 60s in most areas, with a few upper 50s in parts of northeastern Minnesota:

Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to be in the mid 60s Monday and Tuesday, then  around 60 degrees on Wednesday, followed by 70 Thursday and mid 70s on Friday.

Wednesday looks like the rainiest day this coming week, but we could also see a few showers late on Tuesday. Check updates.

The June temperature outlook from the NWS Climate Prediction Center shows equal chances of above normal or below normal temps for most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin:

Even if our June temps average out close to normal, it will be enjoyable; our average Twin Cities high temp goes from 75 degrees on June 1 to 83 degrees on June 30. 

Flood warnings (shaded green on the following three maps) continue along several rivers in Minnesota, including the Rainy River Basin of northeastern Minnesota:

Here are details on the Rainy River Basin flood warning in northeastern Minnesota:

You can get updated info on the flood warning areas by clicking on the maps that are posted by the 

 site shows river gauges across our region. You can click on any gauge at that site to get recent and current river levels plus the forecast levels over the next few days.

The Mississippi River at Aitkin had been at moderate flood stage, and has now dropped to minor flood stage:

The Mississippi River is expected to stay below minor flood stage at St. Paul this week:

You can hear my live weather updates on MPR News at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 4:39 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

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Our cool weekend weather will linger into Monday. Some areas could see 30s Monday morning. We take a look at the week ahead plus the June temperature outlook.

Cool Sunday and to start the week, temps rebound nicely Thursday & Friday

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