Storms start to move out of Minnesota, continue for western Wisconsin

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After a stretch of soggy days and overcast skies, the sun returns just in time for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. A gradual warming trend is also on the way with temperatures expected to climb back to more seasonal levels, reaching the 70s by early next week.

After days of gray skies and steady rain, we’re finally back to bright with sunshine taking over the forecast. High pressure settles over the Upper Midwest, helping to clear out our skies. 

Satellite imagery from 11 a.m. Thursday shows clear skies and bright sunshine spreading across the state.

Highs will warm into the 60s statewide on Thursday. Seasonal temperatures are usually in the low 70s this time of year.

A slow-warming trend is on tap as we head into the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. While high temperatures will stay slightly below seasonal averages, mainly sunny skies and calm conditions are expected to prevail.

Thursday’s U.S. Drought Monitor report does not reflect this week’s deluge but still shows  limited improvement. North-central, northwestern, and parts of southwestern Minnesota remain in a moderate drought, according to the update.

Following the latest round of rainfall, it’s reasonable to expect that southern, western and central Minnesota will see the most noticeable improvement in next week’s update.

Mandy Thalhuber

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After a stretch of soggy days and overcast skies, the sun returns just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend. A gradual warming trend is also on the way, with temperatures expected to climb back to more seasonal levels, reaching the 70s by early next week.

Back to bright: Dry weather returns with sunshine

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