Minnesota weather: Fairly bright, warmer Friday before big weekend changes
MN weather: Fairly bright and warmer Friday
Minnesota will experience a large temperature contrast on Friday, with highs in the 20s and snow in northern regions and mid-80s in southern regions. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota will experience a large temperature contrast on Friday, with highs in the 20s and snow in northern regions and mid-80s in southern regions.
Friday's forecast in Minnesota
There’s a huge contrast in temperature on Friday, ranging from the upper 20s with on and off snow in northern Minnesota to sunny with highs in the 80s for southern Minnesota.
Where you are in the state will determine just how warm it will be. Here's what you can expect:
Northern Minnesota:
Northern regions will be cold on Friday with highs in the 20s, accompanied by snow and a wintry mix. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Itasca, Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties, where some areas could see a couple of inches of snow.
Central Minnesota:
Central Minnesota will experience temperatures in the 40s and 50s, along with generally cloudy skies.
Twin Cities metro area:
The Twin Cities metro and regions south will feel more like summer with temperatures ranging from the 60s to 80s, accompanied by a southerly breeze and occasional sunshine. The far north end of the Twin Cities metro will likely be in the 60s. The heart of the metro will be in the 70s, and the far south metro will reach around 80 degrees.
Southern Minnesota:
Temperatures in southwestern Minnesota could reach the mid-80s. While the day will be mostly dry, a few isolated showers in southeastern Minnesota can't be ruled out Friday morning.
The warmth will come crashing down on Friday night as a cold front arrives. A few isolated rumbles can’t be ruled out as the front moves through.
Big weekend changes
What to expect Saturday:
Overnight Friday and most of Saturday morning are expected to be quiet and cooler. By the afternoon, the Twin Cities, central and southern Minnesota will likely see rain showers. As temperatures fall into the evening, it’s expected to change into a rain/snow mix.
Areas north and west of the Twin Cities likely have the best chance to see accumulating snow.
What to expect Sunday
When is the precip done?:
The precipitation is likely done by noon Sunday, but it will be chilly with high temperatures expected to be in the upper 30s.
Here's a look at your seven-day forecast:
