Minnesota weather: A brighter and warmer day on Thursday

MN weather: Bright and warmer Thursday

Temperatures across parts of central and southern Minnesota warm into the 60s under bright skies. Northern regions stay cooler in the 40s and 50s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the Thursday forecast. 

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After a chilly start, the Twin Cities metro will warm back into the 60s under mostly sunny skies Thursday.

Thursday’s forecast in Minnesota

What to expect:

Thursday begins on a chilly note, with some areas starting near freezing, but temperatures warm through the day thanks to increasing sunshine.

Highs climb into the low 60s across central and southern Minnesota, topping out around 61 degrees in the metro area. Northern Minnesota stays cooler, with highs in the 40s and 50s under partly cloudy skies.

Clouds increase slightly overnight as lows dip into the 30s and 40s. 

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Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Friday brings more sunshine and warmer temperatures. The Twin Cities metro daytime high is around 70 degrees, with 60s across northern Minnesota. 

Temperatures ease slightly over the weekend but stay seasonable. Saturday may start with a brief, light shower early in the morning and clear for a bright afternoon with highs in the mid-60s.  

Sunday stays bright and comfortable as temperatures hold in the low 60s. The warming trend resumes early next week, with temperatures climbing back into the low 70s.

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

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