Cooler but still well above normal this week

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Heading into the last week of January, temperatures will warm into the 30s, 40s and possibly 50s. By the end of the month, Minnesota will be gaining more than 2.5 minutes of sunlight each day.

Temperatures more typical of early to mid-March, rather than late January, will make their way in for the final week of the month, eradicating any remaining snow. Our weather pattern will shift to more of a west-east flow, bringing warmer Pacific air to the region. 

Expect high temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above our seasonal average this week. 

Wednesday will be our coldest day this week, with highs dropping back to the lower to mid-30s. If Wednesday’s high stays above 32 degrees, our 

 could continue, setting up a multiday streak.

Some 50-degree temperatures will start to peek into southwestern Minnesota on Thursday, marked by yellow hues on the map below. 

If it feels like January 74th, you’re not alone. January can feel like one of the longest months, maybe due to the cold, the lack of sunlight or the post-holidays slump.

But don’t worry, here are some happy facts that might lift your spirits!

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Heading into the last week of January, temperatures will warm into the 30s, 40s and possibly 50s. By the end of the month, Minnesota will be gaining more than 2.5 minutes of sunlight each day.


NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

Temperature anomalies Tuesday through Friday

Late January warm spell

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