Promising Start to May - 80 Degrees by Saturday Afternoon? It's getting better out there. A slow limp into spring will turn into a mad dash, a Saturday Sprint, as the mercury pushes 80 degrees - a preview of what's to come. Oh, by the way, welcome to the 8th cloudiest April since 1963. Details in today's weather blog.
By Paul Douglas Text size Copy shortlink: A Real Warm Front Arrives Saturday With apologies to The Beatles, Minnesota's transition to summer is a long and winding road, littered with stormy potholes. It often comes down to situational awareness - keeping tabs on the weather pattern and listening for county-specific watches and warnings. But don't neglect gut feel.