NEXT Weather: Record-flirting warmth Thursday and Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — Warmth is the big story again Thursday, with sunshine helping highs climb to the 50s — within the ballpark of the record 54 degrees.
Friday's record is also at risk. The forecasted high is 50, matching the record set in 1990.
A storm system will also start to slide through Friday. Outside of a few rain showers in far northern Minnesota, most will stay dry. This system will drop temps back into the 30s for the weekend.
So how unusual is this December warmth? Highs in the 50s this month happen once every 2-3 years, most recently December 2021. December 1939 had the most 50° days (7 days), but the warmest it's ever gotten is 68° (Dec 1, 1998). pic.twitter.com/pncbxXcOyb
— Adam Del Rosso (@AdamDWeather) December 7, 2023
A second storm Saturday morning will pass to our south, but will help pull another front and a few snow showers through. Snow amounts will be minimal, but could make roads icy.
The dry pattern picks right back up Sunday into early next week, with a mix of sun and clouds, and highs in the low-to-mid 30s.