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.
A streak of above-freezing temperatures has begun, with Sunday’s highs reaching the lower to mid-30s. Warmer Pacific air is pushing into the Upper Midwest, bringing more mild temperatures this week in the 30s and 40s. Any chance of precipitation remains elusive for now.
Expect sunny skies and above-average temperatures on Sunday, with warm, breezy southwesterly winds ranging from 5 to 15 mph. The week ahead looks quiet, with temperatures climbing into the 30s and 40s and southern counties could even hit 50 degrees.
Breezy westerly winds will ease through Saturday night into Sunday morning. Clear skies overnight will lead to a sunny Sunday with temperatures above the seasonal average.
A classic winter weekend with seasonal temperatures in the 20s. Saturday will bring cloudy skies and breezy northwest winds, with wind chills in the single digits. Light snow is possible, with minor accumulations as a clipper system passes through.
A clipper system will bring light snow to the northern areas, with flurries likely south of Interstate 94. Temperatures will warm up into the 20s and stay there through the weekend.
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