Heavy snow and difficult travel expected again, heaviest snow in southern Minnesota

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After months of drought-free conditions across Minnesota, a lack of precipitation has led to the return of moderate drought in several north-central counties.

A recent stretch of above-average temperatures and limited precipitation has begun to dry things out across Minnesota, particularly in the north. According to the latest Minnesota drought monitor, moderate drought conditions have returned to 3 percent of the state, including several north-central counties such as Hubbard and Cass.

Rainfall over the past 30 days highlights just how dry northern Minnesota has been, with much of the Northland receiving less than 2 to 3 inches of precipitation, and some counties measuring only an inch or two.

A shift in the weather pattern will finally bring some rain to the area. Late Sunday, a strong cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures along with increased chances of precipitation.

Currently, northern and northwestern Minnesota are expected to receive the bulk of the rainfall.

The outlook for next week shows above-average chances for precipitation, which could help prevent further drought development and ease existing drought conditions in affected areas.

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Mandy Thalhuber

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After months of drought-free conditions across Minnesota, a lack of precipitation has led to the return of moderate drought in several north-central counties.


NOAA via National Drought Mitigation Center

Midwestern Regional Climate Center-MRCC

Forecast precipitation Sunday 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Drought conditions return to parts of Minnesota

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