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December thaw! Wintry mix possible in northeastern Minnesota

Afternoon highs to reach 30s

Our average high this time of year is 26 degrees in the Twin Cities. We were already at 25 degrees at 5 a.m. Friday, heading for a high in the mid-30s. The last time we had a high in the 30s in the Twin Cities was 11 days ago, on Dec. 9!

Afternoon highs will also reach the 30s in much of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin this Friday:

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Friday forecast highs
National Weather Service

Highs will be mainly in the 20s elsewhere, with some upper teens possible in the far northwest.

Wintry mix possible northeast

The National Weather Service has highlighted northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin for the possibility of a wintry mix of flurries and freezing drizzle this Friday:

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Friday hazardous weather outlook
National Weather Service

Details of the outlook:

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Outlook details
National Weather Service

You can hear updated weather information on the MPR network, and you’ll see updated weather info on the MPR News live weather blog.

Your weekend forecast and the outlook for next week will be posted on the updated Updraft blog around midmorning.