The promise of summer

Congratulations. You just survived the coolest 3 consecutive June days in 58 years.

Early June can be a tough time in Minnesota. Winter was too long. Spring was great. Now we want, no we demand summer! Well there's good news coming from the Huttner Weather Lab today. Summery weather is on the way.

I took a little bike ride today around the weather lab. You can feel the warmth of the June sun even through the overcast. The garden is responding to the weekend rain and the slightly warmer air today. Kids are playing at the park after the last day of school.

The weather maps show a nice, gradual warming trend this week. You'll notice more sun and warmer temperatures each day as we head into the weekend. By Sunday it appears we'll be pushing 80 in the metro. That's where we should be this time of year.

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There is a promise of more rain toward the middle of next week. Then, according to at least one forecast model, summertime heat will build into the central U.S. as we head into and beyond Father's Day weekend. It won't be long before some will be longing for cool cloudy days in the 60's like today.

It's not scientific but I am struck by a few thoughts on my outdoor weather sample today.

Early June holds the promise of summer in these parts. We'll get some of the best weather on the planet in the next 3 months. Calm sunny days in the 80's, sweltering humid days in the 90's, violent but amazing storms with spectacular lightning shows; Minnesota has it all.

Enjoy summer this year!