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Summer-like temperatures continue; cool down mid-week

Record temperatures possible

Highs for Monday.
Highs for Monday.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Another summer-like day is expected on Monday, with high temperatures in the low 80s. Early in the week, temperatures will stay above average until Wednesday, when a cold front will bring 50s back into the forecast.

Warm streak continues

Our warm streak continues across the Upper Midwest, with high temperatures running 15-20 degrees above average. A large ridge of high pressure in the east will keep showers and cloud cover at bay. Satellite imagery shows very few clouds over the eastern half of the country.

Satellite and radar observation Sunday 1 p.m.
Satellite and radar observation Sunday 1 p.m.
NOAA Weather Prediction Center

Summer-like temperatures will persist into Monday, with highs reaching the low to mid-80s, while northern areas will see upper 60s to low 70s.

Highs for Monday.
Highs for Monday.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Record warm lows possible

Temperatures on Sunday came very close to breaking records but fell just short. We still have a chance to break the record for the warmest low temperature.

Minneapolis/St. Paul- record warm low

Monday: 62 degrees (1920)

Tuesday: 60 degrees (1914)

Low temperatures on Monday morning are expected to be in the low 60s, competing with the old record.

Lows for Sunday night.
Lows for Sunday night.
NOAA

Mid-week cool down

A cold front will move through on Tuesday, bringing a few light showers to some lucky areas in northern Minnesota. A significant temperature swing is expected for Wednesday, with highs in the mid-50s.

Forecast rainfall through Wednesday
Forecast rainfall through Wednesday
NOAA via Pivotal Weather
Temperatures for Tuesday into Wednesday
Temperatures for Tuesday into Wednesday
NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

However, our return to seasonal temperatures will be brief, as the forecast indicates another warming trend heading into the end of the work week.