Spring is getting warmer in Minnesota, but slower than most of the U.S.
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Late March's snowstorm remains the norm for early spring in Minnesota.
Why it matters: Every season is getting warmer in the Twin Cities, but spring and summer temperatures have risen slower than winter and fall.
By the numbers: The average Twin Cities temperature between March 1 and May 31 has risen some two degrees since 1970, from 45° to 47°, according to Climate Central, a climate research and communications nonprofit.
Between the lines: It's been nearly 40 years since Prince sang "sometimes it snows in April," and those lyrics remain true.
- It snowed 15+ inches here last April, thanks to a pair of storms at the start and the middle of the month.
What we're watching: We might be in the clear this year. The National Weather Service's short- and long-term outlooks say it's likely to be warmer than normal into mid-April.