Mild Christmas Week with Slightly Cooler Days and Melting Ahead

Temperatures in Minnesota will be slightly cooler on Tuesday but remain above normal, with ongoing melting through the week. A stalled cold front causes a contrast in temperatures across the state, and milder weather is expected to continue into Christmas. Weather patterns influenced by a wet West Coast and a wavy jet stream keep the region milder than usual, though colder air is expected to arrive by the weekend, bringing snow and lower temperatures.