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More sunshine, warmer; showers possible Friday
Temperatures will be back well into the 80s Tuesday and Wednesday. Parts of southern and western Minnesota will even see a slight, temporary rise in dew points. The next chance of some rain comes late Thursday into Friday.
Warmer Tuesday, lots of sun; rain possible Friday
Temperatures will be back above normal, with 80s spreading across most of central and southern Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday with more sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms are possible again Friday.
A comfortable night, warmer Tuesday
Our mini cool spell continues with another comfortable night across Minnesota Monday night. Temperatures start to heat back up to above normal readings Tuesday and Wednesday with the next chance of rain, thunder coming Friday.
Minnesota gets needed rainfall; 'mega-rains' rising
A little of Minnesota’s thirst was quenched over the weekend in some areas that really needed rainfall most. Rainfall amounts were more extreme for some places, however, especially in Iowa and Illinois.
Sun breaks out Monday, sticks around this week
A beautiful stretch of weather develops Monday with lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s statewide. It’ll be a little warmer Tuesday and Wednesday and dry until Friday or Saturday.
Sun returns Monday through Wednesday
Sunshine returns Monday after some much needed weekend moisture. High temperatures will be mainly in the 70s statewide Monday. It’ll be well into the 80s for most of southern and western Minnesota Tuesday with sunny skies much of the week.
Update on Sunday rain chances, plus a look at the week ahead
We have a map of rainfall totals for the first part of the weekend, plus a look at our Sunday/Sunday night rain potential. The week ahead looks fairly nice, with a cool start.