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Temperatures will warm 10-20 degrees above average, and multiple climate site records could be broken on Sunday. Unusual warmth will persist into Monday, before seasonal temperatures return by Wednesday.

Last I checked, the calendar says October, but with the high temperatures expected for Sunday and Monday, it feels more like September!

Records at multiple climate sites could be broken on Sunday. The record high for the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, set in 1953, is 83 degrees, while St. Cloud’s record high from the same year is 81 degrees. Forecasted temperatures today bring those records within reach.

Southwest winds will create a comfortable breeze at 10-15 mph.

While Monday’s temperatures are expected to be warm, records may just be out of reach for this date. 

A significant temperature swing is expected for the workweek. We'll see well above-average highs on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a cold front that will drop temperatures by 20-30 degrees. This significant temperature swing is evident on temperature anomaly maps, with deep reds transitioning to light blue colors.

Seasonal highs in the mid-50s will return on Wednesday following the cold front. This front is expected to bring showers to northern Minnesota on Tuesday, possibly extending as far south as central Minnesota.

Overall, our weather pattern remains dry and warm. If October continues in this manner, we may see another month ranked among the driest and warmest.

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Mandy Thalhuber

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Temperatures will warm 10-20 degrees above average, and multiple climate site records could be broken on Sunday. Unusual warmth will persist into Monday, before seasonal temperatures return by Wednesday.


Temperature anomalies Sunday through Wednesday

Sunny and mild Sunday; record-breaking highs

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