Weather and Climate News

Weather update: warm, sunny weekend to follow Thursday rain
MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins MPR News host Emily Bright with details on the forecast, plus the latest on funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate centers.
Thursday soaker ahead; severe risk emerging Monday
Our wet weather pattern continues Thursday across southern Minnesota. Strong to severe storms look possible next Monday.
Pleasant Wednesday ahead of more rain developing Thursday
We get a mostly dry break Wednesday with just a few isolated showers and partly cloudy skies. More rain develops for Thursday into Thursday night and again Sunday into early next week. 
Spectacular Wednesday ahead; a shot at 80 degrees Monday
Highs in the 70s are becoming more frequent. Next week is trending drier after Monday’s rain chances.
On the cusp of spring; next rain likely Thursday
Our springy April weather pattern continues this week. Highs could hit 70 in the south Wednesday.
Showers lift north Tuesday, more rain chances ahead
Our latest round of moisture will lift north Tuesday morning. Wednesday will be mainly dry before more showers develop Thursday and late Sunday. 
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Clearing skies by Monday afternoon; another round of rain Monday night
After a cloudy and drizzly start to the work week, conditions will steadily improve through Monday afternoon and evening. Expect increasing sunshine as the day progresses, with temperatures climbing into the 60s.
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Showers end Monday with more rain on the way
Showers end Monday with more on the way Tuesday and Thursday. Temperatures will be above normal most of the week.