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Windy, cool and wet on Monday; rivers are rising
The temperature reached 77 degrees Sunday afternoon at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. That’s pretty warm, a full 16 degrees warmer than our average April 21 high temp. Many spots in south-central and southeastern Minnesota saw highs in the lower 80s. A stationary front separated the warmth in southern Minnesota from chillier air to the north.…
Warm in some areas this afternoon; soggy on Monday
If you’re waking up to showers this Easter morning, you’ll be happy to hear that the weather looks better this afternoon. The showers will end in most areas before noon. There could be a few lingering showers and an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon in northeastern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. Scattered showers and thunderstorms…
70s and Lake Minnetonka ice-out; shower chance on Sunday
The temperature reached 77 degrees late Saturday afternoon at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. That was 17 degrees warmer than our average April 20 high temp, and the warmest temp at MSP airport since we hit 79 degrees on October 3. ______________________________________________________________ Saturday evening update The evening climate report shows that the MSP airport temperature topped…
Late May warmth today! ; river levels are rising
Our average high temp is 60 degrees this time of year in the Twin Cities metro area. We’ll be poking into the 70s this Saturday afternoon, possibly reaching the mid 70s.  Our average Twin Cities high temp is 74 degrees on the final two days in May. Temperature trends Highs in 70s are expected across…
Sunny and delightful Friday; warm and wonderful on Saturday
Dry high pressure building into the Upper Midwest will treat us to a very sunny Friday. Chilly morning temperatures will give way to a delightful afternoon. Look for highs mainly in the low to mid-60s. Cooler highs in the 50s are likely in the northeastern corner.