Minnesota weather: A cool start to May before 60s return this weekend

MN weather: Cool start to May, warmer weekend

It's the last day of the cool weather pattern as temperatures hold in the 50s on Friday. Temperatures return to more seasonable 60s this weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the forecast. 

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A cool and partly cloudy Friday marks the start of May before temperatures rebound into the 60s this weekend.

Friday’s forecast in Minnesota 

What to expect:

Friday starts with areas of patchy fog and passing clouds before a bright afternoon. Light northerly winds at 5 to 10 mph keep the air feeling cool.

Temperatures remain below-average with highs in the low to mid 50s across much of the state. The Twin Cities metro daytime high is around 55 degrees, while northeastern Minnesota stays cooler in the 40s. 

Skies begin to clear overnight, and temperatures dip into the 30s. Areas of patchy frost are possible heading into Saturday morning. 

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Extended Minnesota weather forecast

What's next:

Saturday will bring seasonable sunshine with highs in the low to mid-60s, though a few showers are possible overnight. Sunday looks nice as temperatures climb into the upper 60s with plenty of sunshine. 

Monday could see a few scattered showers and highs in the 60s. Temperatures will drop back into the 50s on Tuesday for a couple of days before rebounding by the end of next week.

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

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