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Refreshing breezes Wednesday; a shot at 90 degrees next week

Unseasonably warm and dry air masses ahead for Minnesota

Forecast high temperatures Tuesday
Forecast high temperatures Tuesday
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Good sleeping weather. It’s a phase the old-timers used when I was younger. Our current air mass features windows-open, cooler breezes with comfy air temperatures for a good night’s sleep.

We enjoy plenty of sunshine right through the upcoming weekend as high pressure dominates our blue Minnesota skies.

A brisk northeast breeze is pushing cooler more comfortable air across Minnesota Wednesday. On the map below, you can see temperatures in the 50s around Lake Superior with winds off the still frigid waters.

Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
NOAA

Overnight low temperatures early Thursday morning will be on the frigid side in much of northern Minnesota.

Forecast low temperatures Thursday
Forecast low temperatures Thursday
NOAA

Thursday brings another refreshingly cool day with highs in the 60s across much of our state.

Forecast high temperatures Thursday
Forecast high temperatures Thursday
NOAA

July preview ahead

The weekend and first part of next week will feel more July than may in Minnesota. Highs on Friday will push back into the 80s.

Forecast high temperatures Friday
Forecast high temperatures Friday
NOAA

Next week could bring temperatures to near 90 degrees in much of western Minnesota.

Forecast high temperatures Tuesday
Forecast high temperatures Tuesday
NOAA

One thing to keep in mind is our warm dry breezy weather is creating elevated fire danger across much of Minnesota these days. Our dew points in the 30s have been lower than much of Arizona this week!

Enjoy our summery preview! We’ve earned it.