Sun returns; freeze warning overnight for Minnesota
FOX 9 meteorologists report sunny, seasonable weather Tuesday with highs in the 50s and 60s — the Twin Cities metro around 64°F — followed by a chilly night when lows fall into the 20s in northern Minnesota and the 30s elsewhere. A freeze warning is in effect for the northern half of the state, and patchy frost is possible across central and southern Minnesota, including some metro suburbs; a warming trend begins Thursday with highs back in the 70s by the weekend.
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📌 Key Facts
- Twin Cities metro expected to reach about 64°F on Tuesday afternoon
- Overnight lows: 20s across northern Minnesota, 30s elsewhere; patchy frost possible in metro suburbs
- A freeze warning is in effect for the northern half of the state; warming trend returns Thursday with weekend highs in the 70s
📚 Contextual Background
- Forecast: Minnesota highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s on Thursday, with the Twin Cities metro near 86°F, about 20°F above average.
- Forecast: Saturday is expected to be hot and windy in Minnesota with wind gusts up to 35 mph at times.
- The article reported that temperatures were expected to return to more seasonable levels the following week, with daytime highs in the 60s Fahrenheit and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s.
- The article reported Sunday temperatures in Minnesota climbing into the mid-80s Fahrenheit, with breezy conditions and a cold front that could bring a light afternoon shower.