Minnesota weather: Winter solstice begins with well above average warmth
On the first day of winter solstice, the weather gave to us – temperatures well above average.
On the first day of winter solstice, the weather gave to us – temperatures well above average.
Warm winter welcome: Highs 15 degrees above average to begin winter solstice
Temperatures however around freezing to begin Thursday morning, before highs begin to climb up into the 40s. Clouds will remain throughout the day and into Friday, as the warm weather continues throughout most of Minnesota.
Temperatures however around freezing to begin Thursday morning, before highs begin to climb up into the 40s. Clouds will remain throughout the day and into Friday, as the warm weather continues throughout most of Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Warm stretch continues
Ian Leonard has your forecast for Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Ian Leonard has your forecast for Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Minnesota weather: High temperature records could be broken heading into weekend
Colder and more seasonable temperatures early in the week will continue to warm as the week goes on, with the possibility of record-high temps being broken this weekend.
Colder and more seasonable temperatures early in the week will continue to warm as the week goes on, with the possibility of record-high temps being broken this weekend.
Mellow midweek offered for last day of autumn
A "midweek mellow" presents itself on Wednesday, with temperatures in the upper 30s and approaching 40 - around 15 degrees above average for the last day of autumn. Winter officially arrives tomorrow, but in name only as potentially record warmth rolls around this weekend.
A "midweek mellow" presents itself on Wednesday, with temperatures in the upper 30s and approaching 40 - around 15 degrees above average for the last day of autumn. Winter officially arrives tomorrow, but in name only as potentially record warmth rolls around this weekend.
A mild and quiet last full day of autumn
Morning begins with temperatures just below the freezing line, but will increase as the day continues on. Sunshine and temperatures in the 40s could be seen in the next few days, with the possibility of broken records heading into the weekend.
Morning begins with temperatures just below the freezing line, but will increase as the day continues on. Sunshine and temperatures in the 40s could be seen in the next few days, with the possibility of broken records heading into the weekend.
Minnesota weather: Temperatures climb
Don't expect a white Christmas this year...
Don't expect a white Christmas this year...
Minnesota weather: December mild Tuesday; warming trend will take us into Christmas
A warmer day on Tuesday as we start another warming trend that will continue through Christmas in Minnesota.
A warmer day on Tuesday as we start another warming trend that will continue through Christmas in Minnesota.
MN weather: Warming trend through Christmas
The cold is now behind us as we start another warming trend through Christmas. The high on Tuesday is 38 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
The cold is now behind us as we start another warming trend through Christmas. The high on Tuesday is 38 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
MN weather: December mild on Tuesday
Back to a December mild on Tuesday, as we start another warming trend that will take us into Christmas.
Back to a December mild on Tuesday, as we start another warming trend that will take us into Christmas.
Minnesota weather: A brown Christmas?
Ian Leonard looks ahead to our chances of a white Christmas in Minnesota.
Ian Leonard looks ahead to our chances of a white Christmas in Minnesota.
MN weather: Blustery Monday, then warmer
A cold and blustery day is in the forecast on Monday, but then it starts warming up again. A high-pressure system is building on Monday morning, which is leading to a lot of wind, with gusts close to 50 mph in some cases. However, as the system presses into the state, winds will gradually calm through the day on Monday. Cloud cover will also clear out across much of the area.
A cold and blustery day is in the forecast on Monday, but then it starts warming up again. A high-pressure system is building on Monday morning, which is leading to a lot of wind, with gusts close to 50 mph in some cases. However, as the system presses into the state, winds will gradually calm through the day on Monday. Cloud cover will also clear out across much of the area.
Minnesota weather: Cold, blustery Monday before another mild stretch starts Tuesday
A cold and blustery day is in the forecast on Monday, but then it starts warming up again.
A cold and blustery day is in the forecast on Monday, but then it starts warming up again.
MN weather: Cold, blustery Monday
It'll be cold and blustery on Monday before another mild stretch starts Tuesday.
It'll be cold and blustery on Monday before another mild stretch starts Tuesday.
MN weather: Another gray & mild Sunday
Sunday will be mild and cloudy. Temperatures will tumble tonight, with wind chills below freezing.
Sunday will be mild and cloudy. Temperatures will tumble tonight, with wind chills below freezing.
Minnesota weather: Drying the drips, but the clouds linger for Saturday
A rainy and foggy morning with above-average temperatures is in the forecast for Saturday.
A rainy and foggy morning with above-average temperatures is in the forecast for Saturday.
Saturday forecast: Drying the drips, but clouds linger
A rainy and foggy morning with the clouds sticking around in the afternoon for Saturday. The high is 40 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
A rainy and foggy morning with the clouds sticking around in the afternoon for Saturday. The high is 40 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
MN weather: Wet start Saturday, cloudy afternoon
A rainy and foggy morning with a cloudy afternoon for Saturday. The high is 40 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
A rainy and foggy morning with a cloudy afternoon for Saturday. The high is 40 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota golf courses to remain open
During a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, golf courses in Minnesota will continue to remain open for the foreseeable future.
During a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, golf courses in Minnesota will continue to remain open for the foreseeable future.
MN weather: Rainy Friday afternoon
A rainy day is in the forecast for Friday. Rain showers will slowly become more widespread on Friday afternoon, with high temperatures around 43 degrees in the Twin Cities. Overnight, it'll be wet. Rain showers will continue, with a bit of slush possible in northern Minnesota. The low in the Twin Cities will be around 36 degrees.
A rainy day is in the forecast for Friday. Rain showers will slowly become more widespread on Friday afternoon, with high temperatures around 43 degrees in the Twin Cities. Overnight, it'll be wet. Rain showers will continue, with a bit of slush possible in northern Minnesota. The low in the Twin Cities will be around 36 degrees.



















