Clearer skies tonight open up the possibility to spot a potential Northern Lights display. A fast-moving clipper looks set to bring light snow late Tuesday into Wednesday. An Arctic blast moves in later this week,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota sees a bright and very mild Monday before cooler temperatures arrive later this week. Expect a quiet and bright Monday with plenty of sunshine, a few high clouds, and southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday turns slightly warmer, with highs climbing into the 30s. A clipper system brings periods of light snow showers, with the best chance for accumulation across northern Minnesota. Temperatures slide again Friday, with a few lingering snowflakes possible.

A winter weather advisory will be in place in the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This period will see a brief wintry mix, with sleet and freezing rain expected. Mild temperatures are in the forecast for the upcoming week.

Expect a bright start Tuesday with mild temperatures and blustery winds before colder air moves in this evening.