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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News
Nicole Mitchell

Temperatures trend cooler again Monday

Light rain showers continue for portions of the state

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Following a warmer weekend, temperatures turn cooler Monday, putting all of the state back below average and feeling even chillier thanks to gusty winds.

Monday’s forecast

A weather system that passed through Sunday, moving mostly light rain and cooler temperatures in, is still bringing scattered light showers to northern Minnesota and the southeastern corner of the state as of Monday morning.

Those rain areas slowly diminish through the day, while the rest of the state stays mostly cloudy with a few breaks of sunshine. 

There are also gusty winds behind that storm, and especially southern Minnesota can expect gusts over 30 and even 40 mph into the afternoon.

weather graphic
Monday afternoon forecast gusts
National Weather Service

Because of the clouds and moisture, temperatures stayed mild overnight, so much of Minnesota is starting the day above average in the 40s and 50s. 

However, temperatures do not rise too much during the day, with highs expected mostly in the 50s with a few low 60s south. 

weather graphic
Monday forecast high temperatures
National Weather Service

This puts all of Minnesota back below average highs. Most of Minnesota now has average highs in the 60s, including a “normal” high of 66 in the Twin Cities for May 3.

Monday’s temperatures will also be noticeably cooler than the 70s and 80s the state saw over the weekend.

Below average temperatures stick around most of the week, while more sunshine returns. That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.

Programming note

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:49 a.m. Monday through Friday.