Another record day with cooler weather and a chance of rain moving in

While it was not quite as warm on Sunday as it was on Saturday, several locations across the region have already set new record, with other spots within a degree or two of their records for the date. The following locations saw new records set on Sunday:

• Mankato: 91 (previous record: 86 in 1962 and 1976)

• Twin Cities: 90 (previous record: 85 in 2015)

• Eau Clarie: 88 (previous record: 85 in 1930)

• Rochester: 86 (previous record: 84 in 2015)

• St. Cloud: 85 (previous record: 83 in 2015)

Unlike summer, when temperatures like these are to be expected, these readings are anomalies and not likely to be seen again anytime soon. A cold front currently making its way across Minnesota will ensure that, and will bring increased cloud cover and a chance of rain to parts of the state as the week progresses.

Scattered showers possible Monday; better rain chances Thursday into Friday

As the front progresses eastward across the state, scattered light rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible late Sunday into Monday—mainly across central and northern Minnesota—with light rain already occurring as of Sunday afternoon in places such as Crookston, Roseau, Warroad, and Baudette.

The next opportunity for more widespread rainfall is expected Thursday into Friday. Rain chances are currently highest across southern and eastern Minnesota, although forecast confidence has decreased as guidance trends toward a drier solution, particularly farther northwest.

Gale watch from late Sunday through Monday evening for western Lake Superior

There is a risk of hazardous conditions across western Lake Superior, with a gale watch in effect from late Sunday through Monday evening. Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet are possible. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions.