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We’ll spend one more night below zero before our merited warmup begins, with a gradual warming trend from the 20s on Friday to the 30s on Saturday, and even reaching the 40s by Sunday.

Another subzero night was recorded Thursday morning, with a low of 1 below zero. This marks the 27th subzero night of the winter season.

In comparison, the 2023-24 season only saw six subzero nights, meaning we've already quadrupled that total. 

When it comes to the average number of subzero nights in a season, we're slightly above the typical 22.

Low temperatures will drop to the single digits below zero across the state, which is actually relatively warm compared to the recent nights spent in the 20s and 30s below zero.

Surface high pressure will lead to plenty of sunshine to end the work week. Friday’s high temperatures will warm into the upper teens to lower 20s across the state. 

Warm Pacific air will filter into the region for the weekend. We are looking at seasonal temperatures on Saturday in the 30s, and then 40s for Sunday. Areas across the Buffalo Ridge in southwestern Minnesota could see 50 degree readings by Monday.

Our warming trend is expected to continue through the end of the month, with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center forecasting above-average temperatures through March 2.

Mandy Thalhuber

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We’ll spend one more night below zero before our merited warmup begins, with a gradual warming trend from the 20s on Friday to the 30s on Saturday, and even reaching the 40s by Sunday.


One more subzero overnight before warming trend begins

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center

Number of subzero nights in a winter season (Dec-Feb)

One more subzero overnight before warming trend begins

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