Frigid temperatures this weekend prompt cold weather advisories

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January is running warmer than average across Minnesota.  Temperatures are 4.7 degrees warmer than average in the Twin Cities so far this month. And yet another thaw arrives this weekend to open the month of February.

But first, a little snow Friday morning. The Canadian model picks up on a weak low-pressure system that pushes light snow into Minnesota Friday morning and midday.

NOAA’s GFS model is close to many others that suggest around an inch of snowfall accumulation Friday across the region.

February blows in with milder southerly breezes. Highs surge past the thawing point once again. The thermal ridge arrives Sunday. Temperatures make a run at or past 40 degrees Sunday afternoon.

The longer-range forecast maps suggest a colder pattern later next week. 

Right now I don't see a deep Polar Vortex-type surge, but temperatures may run a few degrees colder than average late next week.

Some longer-range maps suggest a return to milder Pacific air is possible by mid-February.

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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Paul Huttner

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Friday brings a shot of light snow. Another shot of mild Pacific air arrives this weekend.

NOAA via Weather Bell

NOAA via tropical tidbits

NOAA via pivotal weather 

Upper air forecast map for 6 pm February 6

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Upper air forecast map for 6 pm February 11 

Snowy dusting Friday; a shot at 40 by Sunday

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