Near-Record Warmth in Minnesota Before Big Cooldown
Minnesota is experiencing near-record warmth on Monday, October 12, 2026, with temperatures reaching the low-to-mid 80s °F (27-29 °C) in southeastern areas, including the Twin Cities. Western parts of the state will see cooler highs in the 60s °F (15-20 °C). A cold front is expected to move through the region later in the day, bringing scattered showers and storms to western and central Minnesota. By Monday night, rain will spread into northern Wisconsin as the front continues eastward. Cooler fall weather will settle in starting Tuesday, with highs dropping into the 50s and 60s °F (10-20 °C).
