Sunny start, quick chill and a warm comeback

Morning clouds drift away early on Monday, letting bright sunshine peek through the sky. A gentle breeze from the northwest pushes temperatures into the low 30s, with the Twin Cities hovering near 38 degrees. The northern parts stay cooler, staying in the lower 20s. Nightfall brings a clear, cold spell. Central and southern Minnesota drop into the teens and low 20s while the far north sees temperatures slide below zero, falling to single digits. Tuesday opens with a sunny start, but clouds gather as the day goes on. The heat rises to the mid‑40s, and a few brief showers might touch down after dark.Wednesday heats up noticeably. Most of the state sees temperatures climb into the 60s under partly cloudy skies, though scattered rain could appear in the late afternoon. Thursday and Friday bring a dip back into the 50s, setting the stage for weekend warmth. Saturday keeps temperatures in the 60s with some sunshine, while Sunday adds thicker clouds and a chance of rain or thunderstorms that may linger into the next week. Overall, Minnesota moves from a crisp Monday to a mild mid‑week and back into warm weather by the weekend, giving residents plenty of changing conditions to plan around.