Minnesota weather: Warmest day in nearly a month likely Monday with filtered sunshine

MN weather: Filtered sunshine and warmer temps Monday

Expect filtered sunshine and above-average temperatures in the 40s on Monday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast. 

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Expect filtered sunshine and warmer-than-average temperatures for much of Minnesota on Monday.

Monday’s forecast in Minnesota 

The forecast:

Temperatures climb well above average on Monday, with 30s across northern Minnesota, 40s in central regions, and low 50s possible in southwestern Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro is expected to top out at around 43 degrees.

Expect filtered sunshine through much of the day before turning cloudier during the afternoon. A band of light precipitation may develop in northern Minnesota late Monday night, though much of the state will remain dry. 

Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Tuesday stays mild but turns breezier, with highs in the mid-30s. Wednesday looks quieter and sunny, with temperatures holding in the mid-30s.

A light wintry mix is possible Thursday as temperatures climb into the upper 30s. Warmer air continues to build late in the week, with highs returning to 40 on Friday and into the weekend.

Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast: 

(FOX 9)