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Minnesota faces continued wintry mix chances with a new system bringing rain or freezing rain, followed by a significant January thaw with temperatures rising into the 40s later in the week, reducing snowpack.
The start of March in Michigan and the Great Lakes region will bring record warm temperatures, with highs reaching 70-73 degrees in the southern half of Lower Michigan and 65-70 degrees in the northern half on Monday. This warming trend is expected to continue through mid-March, with temperatures running 10 to 30 degrees above normal. However, the sudden warmth poses a risk to fruit growers, as a potential freeze in April could damage their crops.
The Twin Cities area and southern Minnesota will experience a warming trend this week, with temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal. Mild weather is expected, with highs in the 30s and even 40s likely early next week. There's a possibility of a wintry mix of precipitation on Thursday, but no significant storms are forecasted. The 8 to 14-day outlook calls for a 90 percent chance of warmer-than-normal temperatures, with potential record highs expected as January comes to a close.
Central Florida is set to experience a significant warming trend, with temperatures reaching near 70 degrees on Monday and potentially hitting the 80s by Wednesday. The region can expect a mix of sun and clouds with gusty winds, and high pressure off the Florida coast will likely keep the week dry. The unseasonably warm air is attributed to this weather system, with the next chance of rain and a cooldown expected on Sunday.
A clipper system will bring snowfall to Minnesota on Monday night, with snow showers developing in the northwestern part of the state and spreading to central and southeastern areas. Snowfall totals will generally be around an inch or less, with some pockets of locally higher amounts. The week will continue to be cold, with temperatures below normal, but a warming trend is expected by the end of the week, bringing temperatures closer to normal with highs in the upper 40s to near 50 in southern Minnesota.
The National Weather Service has expanded the frost advisory to cover the entire D.C. area, including the District, Arlington, and Alexandria, as temperatures are expected to drop into the low to mid-30s tonight. Some spotty frost is even possible around the city. However, a warming trend is expected throughout the week, with temperatures increasing from near 60 on Monday to 80 or higher by the weekend.
Houston is set to experience its coldest night in over seven months as temperatures drop into the upper 40s away from the coast. However, a warming trend will begin after tonight, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s by Friday. Rain chances are low for the weekend, and next week will see partly to mostly cloudy skies, warm days in the 80s, and nights in the 70s with increased humidity.
Today in the D.C.-area, expect partly to mostly sunny skies with breezy winds and cool temperatures in the low 60s. Tonight will be chilly with lows in the mid-40s. Tomorrow will start off in the 40s but warm up to the mid-60s under partly sunny skies. The next few days will see a gradual warming trend with highs reaching the upper 60s and low 70s by midweek.
A cold low-pressure system will bring isolated showers and below-normal temperatures to Southern California, with coastal and desert regions experiencing strong winds. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday. However, a warming trend is expected to begin on Monday, with temperatures rising to above normal levels by the middle of next week.
The National Weather Service predicts a modest warming trend in San Diego County from Monday to Wednesday, with night and morning clouds becoming more confined to the coast and western valleys. The weather is expected to be mostly sunny with high temperatures ranging from 71 to 98 degrees. However, a cooling trend is anticipated from Thursday into the weekend, with a deeper marine layer, more extensive coastal clouds, and a slight chance of showers.
Hot weather is expected to build over Northern California, including parts of the Bay Area, with temperatures likely to jump from the upper 70s to the mid-90s over the next couple of days. Inland cities such as Santa Rosa and Walnut Creek will experience hot and dry air as a ridge of high pressure pushes cool marine air away. The bulk of the heat will remain in the Central Valley, but temperatures in the lower 90s are expected in Concord and Livermore. The warming trend will continue into the holiday weekend.
An "extremely rare" rainbow sea slug, typically found off the coasts of Spain, Portugal and France, was discovered in a rock pool in Falmouth, UK by Vicky Barlow, a member of The Rock Pool Project. The discovery is part of the "massive changes" sea life has experienced in the Southwest UK in recent years due to warming waters. Marine biologist Ben Holt expects more sightings of the rainbow sea slug, which thrives in warm water.
Gusty mountain winds and some snow showers are expected in the Sierra on Monday, with winds over Truckee and South Lake Tahoe gusting 30-40 mph. The Valley forecast is partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Another wave will move through the area on Tuesday and bring the chance for showers again over the Sierra. The Valley will begin a warming trend midweek, with drier days ahead and highs in the 80s at the end of the week and in the 90s next weekend.
Snow showers are expected to return to Denver on Sunday night and continue into Monday, with winter weather advisories in effect for northeastern Colorado. Snow accumulations will be light, with less than 1 inch in Denver and 1-2 inches in the mountains. Temperatures will be cool and only reach the upper 30s, but a warming trend is expected from Tuesday through Thursday with dry weather. The next chance for snow showers will be on Thursday night into Friday.
The DC-area will experience a cold and breezy day with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid-40s. The cherry blossoms may be affected by the below-freezing temperatures early in the morning and at night. However, temperatures will rebound tomorrow and continue to warm up throughout the week, with highs in the 70s possible by Thursday and Friday. The next chance of showers is expected to arrive on Wednesday or Thursday.