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MN weather: Twin Cities see massive temperature plunge

From record-setting temps in the 60s to snow, it was a crazy 24 hours of weather in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota weather: Temperatures plunge
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After record warmth on Monday, temperatures have taken a hard swing south.

Minnesota weather: Snow pushes through
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The weather rollercoaster is underway. It wasn't much snow... but it was enough to make for some slippery driving conditions. Ian Leonard has your forecast.

MN weather: Plunging temps Tuesday
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Temperatures will plunge in the Twin Cities on Tuesday ahead of a burst of snow for the evening commute. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.

MN weather: Temps plunge and snow burst Tuesday
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After a record-warm day on Monday, temperatures plunge Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, with a quick burst of snow in the Twin Cities metro.

Why is it so hot?

These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.

Making the most of a wild weather week
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From record-setting warmth to the potential of snow and subzero temperatures... it's about to be a rollercoaster weather week in Minnesota.

MN weather: Temperature drop in the forecast
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The Twin Cities broke a record on Monday for high temperatures? but the record warmth could be followed by snow on Wednesday. Temperatures on Monday reached 65 at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, breaking the previous record of 64 from 1896.

Minnesota weather: Wild weather week begins with record warmth then possible snow

A wild week of weather is in store for Minnesota, beginning with record warmth Monday and possible snow and cold temperatures by Tuesday going into Wednesday. 

MN weather: Wild weather week ahead
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Monday will be breezy but sunny and warm, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. But by Tuesday some snow is expected in parts of Minnesota. By Tuesday afternoon, temperatures are expected to drop, making for a cold Tuesday evening and Wednesday.

Minnesota weather: A wild week ahead

The forecast is set for a wild week of weather in the Twin Cities, including temps pushing into the 60s and the potential for some snow.

Minnesota weather: Rollercoaster weather week
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Prepare for a rollercoaster of a weather week, complete with near summer-like temps to the potential for some snow over a week.

Minnesota weather: Mild and pleasant Sunday, near record warmth ahead

Sunday will be sunny, pleasant and mild. Monday is expected to have record warmth, but it won't last as a cold front moves through Minnesota midweek.