Get ready for a week of weather whiplash, Minnesota! While the lunar eclipse on Tuesday promises a stunning 'pink moon,' don't get your hopes up for a clear view. Meteorologist Matt Serwe warns that clouds will blanket most of the state, offering only fleeting glimpses of this celestial event. If you're determined to catch a peek, find a spot with an unobstructed view of the western horizon—and maybe keep your fingers crossed for a lucky break in the clouds.
But here's where it gets tricky: those clouds might bring more than just obscured skies. The Twin Cities could see a light drizzle, and temperatures hovering around freezing mean slippery conditions are possible in southern Minnesota early Tuesday. And this is the part most people miss: once the clouds clear Tuesday afternoon, we're in for another false spring—a weather phenomenon that teases us with unseasonably warm temperatures before winter reminds us it's not over yet.
Highs will soar into the 50s for most of the week, with a few days even flirting with 60°. To put that in perspective, the average high in the Twin Cities this week is only in the mid to upper 30s. That’s a whopping 15° to 25° above normal! But don’t get too comfortable—this warm-up comes with a catch. A strong system later in the week will bring soaking rains on Friday, with possible thunderstorms rumbling from the Twin Cities southward. As colder air moves in Friday night into Saturday, there’s even a chance of wrap-around snow. We’ll be monitoring that closely.
So, what do you think? Is this false spring a welcome preview of warmer days, or just a cruel tease? And how do you feel about the clouds stealing the show during the lunar eclipse? Let us know in the comments below! For more on these topics, check out our related stories on the Blood Moon, false spring, and upcoming forecasts.
