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Here comes spring! Warmer pattern ahead this week

Highs in the 70s likely next weekend

NOAA 6 to 10-day temperature outlook
6 to 10-day temperature outlook
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Get ready, Minnesota. Spring is finally about to take hold.

Our weather pattern shifts into warmer gears as we move through this week. Our cool Monday gives way to a slightly milder Tuesday. But on Wednesday the now potent April sun comes out in full force. Highs Wednesday will push into the 60s across much of Minnesota.

Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
NOAA

The sun above Minnesota will be as strong as late August by this upcoming weekend, and temperatures look ready to respond with late summerlike highs. Friday brings another day near 60 degrees in many areas.

Forecast high temperatures Friday
Forecast high temperatures Friday
NOAA

Saturday and Sunday bring the warmest days of the next week. Perfect timing on the weekend, for once.

Forecast high temperatures Sunday
Forecast high temperatures Sunday
NOAA

Warmth here to stay?

Overall the weather maps look milder than average for the foreseeable future. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s week 3-4 temperature outlook favors warmer than normal temperatures overall in late April and the first days of May.

NOAA week 3 and 4 temperature outlook
Temperature outlook April 20 to May 3
NOAA

Could it be that spring is finally here to stay starting this second week in April?

Stay tuned.